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CLASS IN THE GLASS!
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Updated August 26, 2017
Sale prices good now through Sunday September 10th, 2017
The "Dark Side"
New 2015 Bouchard Red Burgundy:95+pts IN stock very very limited!
2015 BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot Dom Sale $79.97!!!! New 5cs available
95 points Wine Spectator| $100 | 150 cases imported | Red
Smoky cherry, spice and toast notes lead off in this firm and sinewy red, with black cherry, violet, blood orange and chalky mineral flavors underneath. This has terrific energy and fine length, just needs time to integrate. Best from 2022 through 2035. From France.—B.S.
92-95 points Allen Meadows - Burghound Here the generous wood treatment presently fights somewhat with the menthol, cassis, spice and essence of black cherry liqueur-suffused nose. There is a beguiling texture to the vibrant, detailed and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors that coat the palate with dry extract while delivering marvelous persistence on the very firmly structured finish. This is very definitely built-to-age and it's going to need it. I would add that this is unlikely to make an especially good candidate for early consumption so patience absolutely required. (4/2017)
92-94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets "Ancienne Cuvée Carnot" would definitely be one of my picks from Bouchard Père this vintage. It has a lovely, expressive, terroir-driven bouquet with red cherry, crushed strawberry and wet limestone. There is impressive delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied, very well balanced with caressing, supple tannin that belie the structure underneath. I like the energy, the frisson here and the length lingers in the mouth, a tang of orange peel and Moroccan spice on the aftertaste. This comes recommended - chapeau! (12/2016)
92-94 points Vinous Bright, dark red; less saturated than the Taillepieds. Ripe aromas of black cherry, spices, minerals and chocolate, lifted by violet and white flowers. Dense, silky and seamless wine with mouthfilling dark berry and chocolate flavors framed by harmonious acidity. Not liqueur-like or at all roasted in spite of the site's rocky, poor soil and the very dry summer. In fact, Weber considers this to be one of the best wines of the 2015 vintage for Bouchard. Finishes very long, with refined tannins spreading out horizontally to saturate the palate. A wine of noteworthy finesse, this beauty fills the mouth without coming across as weighty. (1/2017)
We are on the hunt for 2013 Super Tuscans! Incredible Vintage and some incredible wines!
Here is the first and it’s a 97pt winner for sure!
2013 Isole e Olena Cepparello Reg $89.99 Sale $69.97 $399.99/6 (Limited)
Cepparello is one of Italy's most iconic wines and a reflection of Paolo De Marchi's career. Today Cepparello, named after a small seasonal stream among the vineyards, is a selection of the estates best fruit. Soils primarily Galestro, vineyards orientated Southwest and are 400 meters above sea-level. Paolo believes that vintage is part of terrior and wines of origin reflect the vintage. Limited
Winemaker Notes The flagship wine consists of 100% Sangiovese aged in French oak barrels. Over the years, Paolo has refined his Cepparelloby giving it more air during vinification and increasing time spent in oak from 12-14 months to 18-20 months. Although DeMarchi started focusing on the use of better quality oak around 1993, it is the increased age of the vineyards themselvesthat have given Cepparello its overall finesse. The wine is made from a top selection of the estate’s best fruits from thevineyards in Barberino Val d’Elsa in the northern part of Chianti Classico.
Critical Acclaim
RP 97 The Wine Advocate Hands down beautiful, The 2013 Cepparello is a creation of stunning elegance and balance. A pure expression of Sangiovese, this wine undergoes a sophisticated oak regime that sees ageing in various barrel sizes and barrique of various ages. It lives 18 months of its life in French and 3% American oak before being released. This vintage (that is cooler compared to 2012 and 2011) delivers an exceptionally soft and mellow bouquet with slightly sweet sensations of ripe cherry and fragrant blue flower. Soft tones of spice and cinnamon bring up the rear. The wine is medium to full in terms of body weight, and the finish is driven by cool tones of balsam and menthol herb. The 2013 Cepparello is one of my favorite wines of the vintage.
V 96 Vinous / Antonio Galloni The 2013 Cepparello is superb. Polished, silky nuanced and exceptionally beautiful, the 2013 exudes freshness and energy from start to finish. Succulent red cherry, plum, lavender and rose petal are some of the signatures. Aging in French oak shapes the wine nicely without marking it excessively. The purity of the flavors is striking. This is an especially cool, savory Cepparello built on finesse and persistence rather than power. Rain during harvest robbed the wine of some of its breadth. Otherwise, this is a striking Cepparello. I can't wait to see how it ages.
JS 94 James Suckling A tangy and rich red with black currant and lemon character. Medium body, firm tannins and a crisp finish. Love the citrus and bright sangiovese. Delicious now but better in 2019.
Crazy Labor Day Sale!! New Vintages New Reviews: of Great Value Wagner (Caymus) Family Whites! Special Purchase limited to in stock only!
Lowest Price Ever: Best releases ever!! Reg Price to $24.99 Sale Price $19.99 Mix & Match 6/$90.00 ($15.00 btl Wow!!!) 8cs of each Only!
93pts Wow really nice!! 2015 MER SOLEIL “Unoaked” Chardonnay 'Silver' Reg $23.99 Sale $19.99 6/$90.00
93 pts IWR This unoaked Chardonnay is sourced from Monterey County and was aged in both stainless steel and small concrete tanks. It begins with aromatics of ripe peach, Golden Delicious apple, crème brûlée and nutmeg. The bouquet is lovely, bordering on exotic. It continues to impress on the palate as flavors of crème brûlée, white peach, marzipan and brioche are lifited by mouthwatering acidity. Delicious now and should continue to provide pleasure over the next handful of years. (Best 2017-2024) - July, 2017 (OB) Report Date: July, 2017 Producer: Mer Soliel Estimated Value: $24
Big price drop from first release & Now Great!! 2015 EMMOLO “Napa Valley” Sauvignon Blanc Reg $21.99 Sale $19.99 6/$90.00
91 pts IWR Sourced from the Wagner's family vineyards in Rutherford and Oak Knoll, the 2015 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc impresses as it begins with lovely aromatics of unripe pear, gooseberry and citrus blossoms. Lithe and light on its feet, this delivers ripe flavors of pear, Pink Lady apple, lemongrass and suggestions of baking spices. This shows excellent structure, given the warm growing conditions of the vintage. The Sauvignon Blanc was aged primarily in stainless steel, with a smaller portion in older French oak barrels. (Best 2017-2022) - July, 2017 (OB) Report Date: July, 2017 Estimated Value: $22
2015 CONUNDRUM White Wine Reg $24.99 Sale $21.99 6/$90.00
90 pts IWR Sourced from vineyards across California’s most important regions, the ‘Connundrum’ White Wine is an excellent blend consisting of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscat Canelli, and Viognier. The palate yields bright flavors of honeydew melon, green apple, bright pear and starfruit. The bursts of fruit in the glass is intense, as is the excellent minerality expressed. With a touch of sweetness, the style is refreshing and simply delicious. (Best 2017-2021) Estimated Value: $25
We are all in! This Great Chard is no longer being made!
We think this Chardonnay is the cats meow! Unfortunately no 2015 will be released! 2014 Mer Soleil "Reserve" Santa Barbara Chardonnay Reg $34.99 $27.97 Through Labor Day Only (5/$20 (ea)!!!!)
91pts WW - "Some wines are so good at working the upscale wine-drinking crowd. The 2014 Mer Soleil Reserve Santa Barbara County Chardonnay offers pure imbibing pleasure. It shows enticing cream and attractive ripe apples and peaches in the nose. On the palate, the wine's silkiness makes it easy to enjoy. Ready now, one could pair this one with Dungeness crab with drawn butter. Drinks very well now.(Tasted: July 14, 2016, San Francisco, CA) "
90 TCHI (9/2016) This new Santa Barbara bottling is the best Mer Soleil we've tasted in quite some time. The Wagner family (the folks from Caymus) have introduced this Santa Barbara Chardonnay to go along with their well known Santa Lucia offering. The labels are essentially the same, so it's a bit confusing, but it is definitely worth seeking this one out. Look for flavors of ripe red and yellow apple, nectarine, pineapple, butterscotch, vanilla and baking spice. This new bottling offers the overt lushness that Mer Soleil is known for, wrapped in a fresher and more vibrant structure.
Labor Day Sale!! Great Values Sale Reg to $17.99 Sale $7.97
Through Labor Day Monday Only!
Special Purchase 25cs Only! 2013 Poliziano "Lohsa" Morellino di Scansano Reg $17.99 “Great Value Sale” $7.97
“89pts Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Values of 2016”
85% Sangiovese – 15% Ciliegiolo Morellino is Sangiovese, the local name for that grape in the coastal Maremma region of Tuscany. In this bottling it’s blended with a small amount of Ciliegiolo, a fruity red that adds friendly lift. The wine was aged for eight months in a mix of used French barriques and tonneaux.
89pts WE The wood aging and youthful tannins encourage a thirty minute decanting, perhaps even as much as an hour, but after this the wine relaxes in a red-stained smile saturated with cherries and cherry bark, tobacco, and tea. Terrific acidity and squeaky tannins make this definitively a food wine, to be served especially with rich cuts of meats, aged cheeses, charcuterie, smoked whatever. Tasty now, and a few years in the bottle will do it additional good.
Federico Carletti, proprietor of Poliziano in Montepulciano, produces this wine from vineyards just a few miles from the sea. It reflects a coastal warmth and concentration as well as the trademark cherry aromas of ciliegiolo (15 percent of the blend). Aged eight months in used barrels and tonneaux, it feels balanced and energetic, with a clean, herbal finish.
50cs Back in stock!! 30+ year old vines and best yet! Unbeatable at this price! The king of Cabernet Value! 2015 Peirano Cabernet Reg $12.99 “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 the category of Red Blends like Apothic/Menage e Trois etc etc! This one knocks it out of the park! 2013 DFJ Paxis Red Blend Reg $14.99 “Great Value Sale” $7.97
Wine Enthusiast 90pts #5 of top 100 Best Buys of 2016
90pts "This dark, structured wine, with its balanced blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, is firm with tannins and dense berry fruits. Full in the mouth, it is a concentrated wine that brings out a strongly chalky texture. The wine is still moving towards a rich future. Drink from 2017." ~Roger Voss
A delicious wine. Although the palate is quite concentrated, it presents a surprisingly gentle nature. This wine is medium-bodied and brimming with aromas of black cherries, raspberries and the spicy notes. The finish is elegant and persistent.Excellent if taken with meals or alone, can accompany any dish well seasoned, for example, baked, barbecue, cheese-based dishes, pasta and vegetarian dishes. We recommend to serve at the temperature of 58-62ºF
Save Huge on a Sonoma Legend for a song! One shot deal! Load up quick: In Stock Only!! Chateau St Jean Cabernet & Chardonnay Reg $12.99-$14.99 Great Value Sale” $7.97
Wine of the week!! Great Value Pizza Wine 2015 La Quercia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Reg $12.99 “Great Value Sale” $7.97
(2014) 94 Points Bright dark garnet black color. Earthy, fresh aromas and flavors of mulberry compote, dried apricot, nougat, and marinated meat and mushroom with a satiny, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a graceful, interesting, medium-length spiced apple, cherry and pear, nut, and grassy earth finish with fine, dusty tannins and light oak. A fun combination of fruit and earthy, meaty rusticity.
Category: Regional Montepulciano d' Abruzzo Date Tasted: 10/4/2016 Country: Italy Alcohol: 13%Organically Grown Grapes-Sustainable Farming-Demeter Certified
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a red wine from the Abruzzo region made exclusively from the Montepulciano grape. Often light purple in color with aromas of blackberry and other black fruits, most examples are medium-bodied with medium-weight tannins and distinctive black pepper and spice notes.
Piemonte Barbera, Cabernet & Merlot Blend: Hard to beat!
Red Value! 2014 Cascina Radice “Toto” Piemonte Rosso Reg $14.99 “Great Value Sale” $7.97
Toto frutti: The beginning of a beautiful friendship: Everything will be fine when crisp Barbera cherry enveloped by Merlot heat rises in your nose. In taste the same game: Agile Barbera has a fantastic forward boldly, but thanks to the silky kind of mother Merlot the little hothead and the palate alike feel a fiddle. Toto bene! An exciting idea behind this unusual Cuvée: The Barbera has great fruit and good structure. But the animating acidity in this variety is to many wine drinkers too strenuous. Blending Cabernet and Merlot which have a soft and mellow character, result is a dream of plums and cherries with just the right balance between soft, warm overtones
Great Value White Wine from Spain! High Quality Albarino! Try it you'll like it! 2015 Coral do Mar Rias Baixas Reg $15.99 “Great Value Sale” $7.97
This estate grown and bottled Albariño shows typical stone fruit and citrus characters as well as tropical notes, all held together by a crisp backbone of clean, fresh acidity. From the region of Rias Baixas of Galicia in the westernmost corner of Spain comes this distinguished wine, considered to be one of the significant undiscovered white wines of the world. Rumored to be a descendant of the Riesling grape, and brought to Spain by German missionaries in the Middle Ages, Albariño is one of the few Spanish grape varieties produced as a varietal and indicated as such on labels.
Coral do Mar Albarino is produced from a single vineyard site 150m above sea level on granite and sandy soils, which impart minerality and a fresher style to the wine. The vines are trained on a trellis which gives the grapes more aeration, leading to an optimum maturation of the berries and less acidity in the wine. Only 2% of Albariño is planted this way due to higher costs for cultivation and reduced yields. Harvested by hand, the grapes were then cold macerated to extract varietal character and body, prior to a soft pressing and fermentation in stainless steel vats. The finished wine was kept in contact with its lees for two months and malolactic fermentation was prevented.
crisp whites from the new DOCG Offida, Italy! Passerina & Peccorino are the grapes!
2015 De Angelis Passerina Offida DOCG Reg $12.99 “Great Value Sale” $7.97
Pleasant everyday white wine to pair with lightly flavored fish or delicate chicken dishes. Crisp and clean with floral and yellow fruits. Pecorino is a light-skinned wine grape used in Italy's eastern coastal regions, particularly in Marche and Abruzzo. This classic Pecorino-based wine is dry and minerally, straw-yellow in color and has an elegantly floral bouquet of acacia and jasmine, sometimes spiced with a faint hint of licorice
Has to be the best Value Sauvignon Blanc on the Market!! Very Solid! Giesen 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) Reg $11.99 “Great Value Sale” $7.97
This beautiful wine boasts flavors reminiscent of gooseberry and citrus, surrounded by a juicy, pure acidity giving the wine its zesty exuberance with a fresh, crisp, and dry finish
Great Washington Merlot! Less Than Half Price!! One shot deal! Limited quantities!
* This Great Quality Washington producer was purchased by Crimson Wine Group in 2016.
They wish to release their new vintages, labels etc prior to the Upcoming Holiday Season.
We said we’ll help, we are getting about 35cs Merlot. 2014 Seven Hills “Columbia Valley” Merlot Reg $30 In/Out the door Sale $14.97 btl
His expression from vineyards on Red Mountain, the Wahluke Slope and his home valley produces a youthful Merlot and serves as another marvelous example of his winemaking prowess. Aromas of Bing cherry, dusty elderberry, Aussie-style blueberry licorice and thyme lead to a lovely mouth feel of black currant, chocolate-coverage pomegranate and more elderberry. The focus is on the fruit, backed by a long finish of cherry-rhubarb compote, Assam tea and sweet tobacco. Rating: Outstanding! Production: 675 cases Alcohol: 14.1%
Put your bartender hat on (or Chef hat for that matter)
Aromatic, Citrus, Ginger, Orange, Smoked Chili
Hella Bitters (46% alcohol) "not too sweet and perfectly bitter"
Reg $21.99 Sale $9.97
Sale prices good now through Sunday August 27th, 2017, or while quantities last!
…Go! 2015 Wines of Substance Cabernet Sauvignon!! Reg $17.99 Ridiculous Sale Price $9.97
92pts Wine Advocate! Hottest Wine in the Country @ the Hottest Price in the Country
Below original wholesale cost! 3 days only! Or 33 cases left whichever comes first!
($12.97 on Monday: if any is left!)
The 2015 Wines of Substance Cabernet is nice and dark in the glass with a sultry perfume of violet, toasted graham cracker, tobacco, vanilla, and thyme. It has the kind of lush, juicy nose that makes your mouth water and your pulse quicken as you get that lusty feeling about your first sip. Then you go for it. You take that first sip and it is freaking money! A big ole pop of ripe red cherry kicks things off. There’s tannin, too. And a heaping helping of cassis, blackberry jam, and ripe black currant. The finish is a wonderful mix of creamy body and earthy, Washington State lovin’. It’s a serious, thought provoking, age-worthy, food friendly bottle of Cabernet that is as compelling a wine as any we’ve featured yet this year. Buy this one with confidence, folks. It is properly good juice!
92pts Wine Advocate!! "One of the best values I’ve tasted in a long time, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon from the team at K Vintners was hand-harvested, natively fermented and aged all in French oak. Smoking good notes of cassis, black currants and hints of plum all emerge from this rich, beautifully textured, layered beauty that has solid tannic grip, a silky, elegant texture and a great finish. It has real elegance and finesse and is a dark fruited, unctuous beauty to drink over the coming 3-4 years."
(The Chateau Margaux of Napa Valley: Very Limited & Very limited nation wide also) Don't Miss!!
2014 Caymus Special Select (97pts IWR) $179.97 $999.99/6
(Looks to be a great vintage for Caymus only 5/6pks left in our initial allocation: We are hearing about the Super Bowl effect and availabilty on wines like this????) Don't Miss!!
Great Washington Merlot! Less Than Half Price!! One shot deal! Limited quantities! * This Great Quality Washington producer was purchased by Crimson Wine Group in 2016.
They wish to release their new vintages, labels etc prior to the Upcoming Holiday Season.
We said we’ll help, we are getting about 35cs Merlot.
2014 Seven Hills “Columbia Valley” Merlot Reg $30 In/Out the door Sale $12.97 btl $149.99cs12
His expression from vineyards on Red Mountain, the Wahluke Slope and his home valley produces a youthful Merlot and serves as another marvelous example of his winemaking prowess. Aromas of Bing cherry, dusty elderberry, Aussie-style blueberry licorice and thyme lead to a lovely mouth feel of black currant, chocolate-coverage pomegranate and more elderberry. The focus is on the fruit, backed by a long finish of cherry-rhubarb compote, Assam tea and sweet tobacco. Rating: Outstanding! Production: 675 cases Alcohol: 14.1%
New Vintages New Reviews: of Great Value Wagner (Caymus) Family Whites!
Special Purchase limited to 8 cases of each only! This Week Only!! Reg Price to $24.99 Sale Price $19.99 Mix & Match 3/$49.99 ($16.67btl Wow)
2015 MER SOLEIL “Unoaked” Chardonnay 'Silver' Reg $23.99 Sale $19.99
93 pts IWR This unoaked Chardonnay is sourced from Monterey County and was aged in both stainless steel and small concrete tanks. It begins with aromatics of ripe peach, Golden Delicious apple, crème brûlée and nutmeg. The bouquet is lovely, bordering on exotic. It continues to impress on the palate as flavors of crème brûlée, white peach, marzipan and brioche are lifited by mouthwatering acidity. Delicious now and should continue to provide pleasure over the next handful of years. (Best 2017-2024) - July, 2017 (OB) Report Date: July, 2017 Producer: Mer Soliel Estimated Value: $24
2015 EMMOLO “Napa Valley” Sauvignon Blanc Reg $21.99 Sale $19.99
91 pts IWR Sourced from the Wagner's family vineyards in Rutherford and Oak Knoll, the 2015 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc impresses as it begins with lovely aromatics of unripe pear, gooseberry and citrus blossoms. Lithe and light on its feet, this delivers ripe flavors of pear, Pink Lady apple, lemongrass and suggestions of baking spices. This shows excellent structure, given the warm growing conditions of the vintage. The Sauvignon Blanc was aged primarily in stainless steel, with a smaller portion in older French oak barrels. (Best 2017-2022) - July, 2017 (OB) Report Date: July, 2017 Estimated Value: $22
2015 CONUNDRUM White Wine Reg $24.99 Sale $19.99
90 pts IWR Sourced from vineyards across California’s most important regions, the ‘Connundrum’ White Wine is an excellent blend consisting of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscat Canelli, and Viognier. The palate yields bright flavors of honeydew melon, green apple, bright pear and starfruit. The bursts of fruit in the glass is intense, as is the excellent minerality expressed. With a touch of sweetness, the style is refreshing and simply delicious. (Best 2017-2021) Estimated Value: $25
Svedka Vodka 1.75 Reg $19.99 Sale $15.97
New Low Price Svedka Flavored(12!) Vodka's 1.75 Reg $24.99 Sale $17.97
New Low Price Lagavulin 16yr "King of Islay Scotch" Reg $89.99 Sale $68.97 (3cs only)
97pts!! The pinnacle of Islay Scotch! Glenmorangie 10yr Highland Malt "Best Value" Reg $44.99 Sale $29.97
97pts!! The pinnacle of Islay Scotch! Wow! New & Incredible "Infuse' Vodka's" Intro Price $18.99
Award Winning Infused Vodka's! Lemon, Peach, Cinnamon Apple & Mango Habanero! Bam: step your cocktails up a notch!!
Midleton Irish "2016" $139.97 (Limited) High West Double Rye Reg $44.99 Sale $34.97
High West American Reg $44.99 Sale $34.97
Back in stock! (for a while) Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon Reg $49.99 Sale $39.97
With its decanter-shaped bottle, this one could be worth picking up for the shelf appeal alone, but even beyond the visual considerations, Willett Pot Still Reserve delivers delightful vanilla, caramel, and sweet oak tastes that make it well worth the price.
I find that to really awaken the depth of flavors, this one is best paired with two cubes of ice. The subtle heat and lack of after-bite on the finish combine to make Willett Pot Still Reserve one of the smoothest bourbons on this list.
Sale prices good now through Sunday August 20th, 2017, or while quantities last!
Vendor wants to move on to 2014!
We say, OK, we'll take the 25 cases of one of last years greatest values at a big discount! 2013 Poliziano Lohsa Morellino di Scansano Reg $17.99 “Great Value Sale” $9.99 M&M12 $99.99
“89pts Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Values of 2016”
85% Sangiovese – 15% Ciliegiolo Morellino is Sangiovese, the local name for that grape in the coastal Maremma region of Tuscany. In this bottling it’s blended with a small amount of Ciliegiolo, a fruity red that adds friendly lift. The wine was aged for eight months in a mix of used French barriques and tonneaux.
89pts WE The wood aging and youthful tannins encourage a thirty minute decanting, perhaps even as much as an hour, but after this the wine relaxes in a red-stained smile saturated with cherries and cherry bark, tobacco, and tea. Terrific acidity and squeaky tannins make this definitively a food wine, to be served especially with rich cuts of meats, aged cheeses, charcuterie, smoked whatever. Tasty now, and a few years in the bottle will do it additional good.
Federico Carletti, proprietor of Poliziano in Montepulciano, produces this wine from vineyards just a few miles from the sea. It reflects a coastal warmth and concentration as well as the trademark cherry aromas of ciliegiolo (15 percent of the blend). Aged eight months in used barrels and tonneaux, it feels balanced and energetic, with a clean, herbal finish.
We have never done much with South African Wines,
but wow, we had to buy all of this one! 2011 Rustenberg "John X Merriman" Proprietary Red Stellenbosch Reg $34.99 Sale $27.97
93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate This wine’s blend of five Bordeaux varieties is concentrated in cabernet sauvignon (55 percent) and merlot (37 percent). The 2011 John X Merriman was blended from 17 lots that were vinified separately and sees 20 months in new French oak. It is much more closed than the 2010 despite rigorous coaxing. The palate is well-balanced with fine tannin and a little more tension than the previous vintage, gradually building in the mouth toward an intense, white pepper, savory finish. I would give this five or six years in bottle because it may ultimately out-perform the 2010. Drink 2016-2024. (NM)
Rose keeps moving through the system
we went on the hunt for another great one and we found it! 2016 Gassier Sables D'azur Rose Reg $16.99 Sale $12.97
Natalie's Score: 91/100 Lovely balance in this light-bodied rosé that's packed with fresh field strawberry aromas. Bone-dry and refreshing. Finishes with white pepper. Pair with cold chicken sandwiches. Rosé food pairings: wine-braised duck, grilled goose breast in cherry wine sauce, duck breasts with bacon and onions.
This rosé from the Côtes De Provence, Gassier Sables' D'azur (2016) is light-bodied but not so the strawberry fruit and green herbs on the nose don’t shine through. Bone-dry and refreshing, the wine blend is Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. Pair with cold chicken sandwiches
Highly Rated Chardonnay!!
Ok 96pts A.G. under $50!
We had to grab the last 6cases left in the Market!!
You gotta try it! 2014 Mayacamas Mt. Veeder Chardonnay Reg $59.99 Sale $49.97
96 points Vinous The 2014 Chardonnay is brilliant. Lemon oil, white flowers, mint, almonds and smoke are all beautifully delineated in this transparent, super-finessed Chardonnay built on total finesse. The decision to pick a touch earlier plus the blocked malo style result in a focused, energetic Chardonnay that hits all the right notes. Every time I go to Mayacamas there is something new to see. The redevelopment of this historic estate proceeds at what looks like a very rapid pace, even if it will be many years before the results of the work being done today shows up in the wines. Mayacamas is most known for their epic Cabernet Sauvignons, but this year I was equally impressed with the whites, and I say that as someone who has never found the same level of excitement in those wines as I have in the reds. The new team headed by viticulturist Phil Coturri and winemaker Andy Erickson is doing important work in redeveloping the vineyard while keeping the healthier existing vines in production for as long as possible. Many of the improvements are noticeable in the whites already, where the wines tend to be more transparent and susceptible to less than ideal practices. (AG) (9/2015)
There is just something about Far Niente!
While the Cab price has hit new highs, we got a discount on the Chard!!
A winner!! 2015 Far Niente Napa Valley Chardonnay Reg $59.99 Sale $49.97
A benchmark California Chardonnay from vineyards located in the cool region of Coombsville, which enjoys unique protection from wind by the hills east of the city of Napa. Its gravelly loam and volcanic ash soils provide excellent drainage and produce elegant Chardonnay fruit. Tasting notes from the winery on the 2015 vintage: "The 2015 Far Niente Chardonnay presents fresh and bright aromatics of tropical fruit, melon and hints of fig. This vintage is beautifully balanced by lightly toasted oak. A silky entry develops into a smooth and rich midpalate. Deep flavors of toasted nuts support the bursting flavor of melon and light citrus accompanied by a long and mouth-filling finish."
Big scores on this richer buttery style!! 2014 Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay Reg $59.99 Sale $49.97
JS 95 James Suckling Sliced green mango and lemon aromas, hints of flan and creme. Full body, very intense creamy texture and tangy acidity. Long and powerful finish. Electric. A great Napa chardonnay. Drink or hold
WW 94 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com The Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay is the standard-bearer of this grape variety in the Napa Valley and perhaps in the state of California. This wine has always been a consistent front-runner; 2014 is nothing short of outstanding. Bright with ripe apples, dried peaches and aromatic flowers in the aroma, this wine's long and persistent flavors following by its exceptionally long, crisp finish makes it a natural pairing with wild salmon sashimi. Drinks very well now. (Tasted: February 19, 2016, Napa, CA)
WS 93 Wine Spectator Elegance and finesse define the pear, melon and honeysuckle flavors, which are lingering and persistent. The creamy texture features a touch of pithy citrus skin, adding to the nuance and complexity. Drink now through 2022.
RP 93 The Wine Advocate First, their non-malolactic 2014 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch comes from a cool-climate vineyard in Carneros. This is aged in 75% oak casks and 25% stainless steel, which seems to be the perfect marriage for showcasing this wine’s rich fruit. The wine has loads of tangerine oil, citrus blossom, a hint of apples and orange marmalade. The oak is subtle, the wine medium to full-bodied, pure and rich. (This is the official tasting note, but I shared two bottles with some friends of mine at the casual Market restaurant in St. Helena, and it was a huge hit.)
Highly allocated
only 1cs left!! 2014 Ridge Vineyards "Estate" Santa Cruz Chardonnay Reg $59.99 Sale $49.97
95 Points Decanter!
93 points Vinous The 2014 Chardonnay Estate opens with inviting aromatics. Bright, floral and nuanced, the 2014 offers striking complexity and energy. There is a hint of reduction, but that is not a negative. Readers who enjoy focused Chardonnays will find much to admire in the 2014. This is a gorgeous wine from Ridge. Lemon, white pepper and mint add the closing layers of nuance. In 2014, Ridge bottled less of their Monte Bello Chardonnay than the norm, which may be one of the reasons the Estate is so expressive. (AG) (7/2016)
93 points Wine Spectator *Highly Recommended* Starts assertively oaky, with cedar and matchstick notes, but transitions into a more compelling elixir, offering a rich mix of pear, melon, honeydew and spice flavors as the oak recedes and lets the fruit come forth. Drink now. 3,275 cases made. (7/2016)
The Montrachet of the west coast!!
Do not miss! 2013 Ridge Vineyards "Monte Bello" Santa Cruz Chardonnay Reg $69.99 Sale $59.97!!
95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate A true gem, the 2013 Chardonnay Monte Bello, which was barrel fermented and aged 17 months in mostly American oak, offers sensational notes of white peach, citrus blossom, mint, ginger and baking spices. It’s a big, rich wine, yet it never puts a foot wrong, is impeccably balanced and stays fresh, pure and focused. Drink it anytime over the coming decade or more. (JD) (10/2016)
95 points Vinous The 2013 Chardonnay Monte Bello is exceptional. Rich, layered and creamy, the 2013 exudes depth. Readers will have to wait at least a few years before the 2013 hits its stride, but all the elements are in the right place. Yellow orchard fruit, mint, sweet spices and flowers are all fused together in an exceptional, racy Chardonnay loaded with class and personality. Today, the 2013 is a total knock-out. The 2,000 case production for the Monte Bello Chardonnay is a record high for Ridge. This is an absolutely stellar set of wines from Ridge. For starters, Ridge enjoyed what I can only describe as a sensational vintage in 2013, especially for the Bordeaux varieties. The Cabernet Estate and Monte Bello are both exceptional, while a number of wines in the Historic Vineyard series are compelling. Zinfandel fans will find much to like in the 2014s, a vintage that produced super-elegant wines. Of course, the biggest news at Ridge is Paul Draper's retirement, but then again, that has been in the works for so long that it was hardly a surprise when it was formally announced earlier this summer. As one of the foremost ambassadors of American wine, Draper leaves behind a rich legacy at Ridge going back to 1969 and a team that is more than capable of leading the winery into the next generation. (AG) (7/2016)
2015 Cakebread Napa Valley Chardonnay $39.97
2016 Cakebread Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc $27.97
The 2016 Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of 97% Sauvignon Blanc & 3% Sèmillon. Always a crowd-pleaser, this fresh, vibrant white is full of pink grapefruit, melon, meyer lemon, and white peach. Succulent, harmonious, and lively, it pairs well with lighter summer fare. Cheers!
Alexander Valley Vineyards"Cyrus"!
All AVV Last Week On Sale! Next Week $49.97! Sale prices good now through Sunday August 13th, 2017, or while quantities last! Amazing "One Shot Deal" "40 GONE, 20 LEFT" on Family owned Alexander Valley Vineyards 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. We brought in 60/6pks & 6cs of beautiful etched Magnums on our original purchase. Now that people have tried it, we sold more last week than the previous 5. We have about 20/6pks left in stock & 3+cs of Magnums!! A "high grade first class value!"
Super Buy! 2012 Alexander Valley Vineyards “Cyrus” Reg $69.99 Sale $39.97
Beautiful etched Magnums (Holidays are coming) Reg $149.99 Sale $129.97
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, we’re 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, today’s has win numerous awards, leading with a big fat 95 pointer.
2015 is a great vintage for Cabernet, this Sonoma staple Cabernet proves it!!
2015 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Reg $21.99 Sale $14.97 ($19.99 MONDAY)
A classic Alexander Valley wine with medium body, great fruit flavors and polished tannins. Aromas of dark fruit, blackberry, cherry, cassis, plum, vanilla and a slight cocoa and chocolate note. In the glass there are rich flavors of plum, cherry, cassis, blackberry, spice and chocolate. This is a smooth wine with medium body, nice balance and a long finish.
Beverage Dynamics Magazine! There #1 rated Chardonnay at 94pts!! 10 cases on hand!!
Note: Some people say anything but Chardonnay and prefer Sauvignon Blanc, etc. For those who haven't tried this one you may change your tune! While it does deliver a slight hint ot Chardonnay tropicals, if finishes crisp and clean and Chablis like!! A wonderful Summer Chardonnay!
2015 Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonay Reg $17.99 Sale $12.97 ($19.99 MONDAY)
Alexander Valley Chardonnay is relatively uncommon, there are aromas of apple, pear, fresh fruit, pineapple, vanilla and floral notes in the glass. A rich creamy wine with tropical flavors of apple, pear, citrus, peach, apricot and fig. This wine has nice balance and a very long aftertaste
2015 Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot Reg $21.99 Sale $14.97
2013 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sin Zin Reg $19.99 Sale $12.97
2013 Alexander Valley Vineyards Redemption Zin Reg $21.99 Sale $14.97
2013 Alexander Valley Vineyards Temptation Zin Reg $14.99 Sale $11.97
Finally!
Bordeaux Bonanza!!
Seems like forever the last time we were able to get our hands on some great Bordeaux at reasonable prices
and hopefully this will be the first of many to come!
In Stock in limited quantities!
2014 Pape-Clément, Pessac-Léognan Reg $149.99 Sale $99.97 (Limited)
96 points James Suckling Intense blackberry and blueberry aromas as well as mushroom undertones. Violets, too. Sweet tobacco. Full-bodied and layered with polished tannins. Very long and beautiful. Give it two or three years to show what it has but already a beauty. (2/2017)
94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2014 Pape Clement has quite a potent bouquet with lavish red cherry, kirsch, iodine and pastille-like scents, the oak probably needing another couple of years to fully integrate. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine line of acidity, quite refined and focused with appreciable tension towards the finish that comes laden with succulent, tobacco-infused blackberry fruit. This is a sumptuous and yet refined Pape-Clement that demonstrated the most matière or substance out of all the Pessac-Léognan 2014s that I tasted, except for the Haut-Brion. It is certainly a wine destined for a long future. (NM) (3/2017)
94 points Vinous The 2014 Pape Clément is strikingly beautiful. Dark, sumptuous and creamy, it exudes class. Black cherry, mocha, spice, espresso, menthol and new leather are all pushed forward in a spherical, rich wine that captivates all the senses. As always, this is an overt style, but the purity of the fruit comes through nicely now that the oak has started to integrate. There is plenty of the Magrez trademark richness, but done in a slightly more restrained style than in the past. This is a gorgeous wine by any measure. (AG) (2/2017)
94 points Wine Enthusiast *Cellar Selection* Ripe and richly fruity, the wine is full bodied with great acidity as well as firm tannins. It will keep for many years. Bold tannins and a fine tension between the fruit and acidity are all promising for the future. (RV) (4/2017)
93 points Wine Spectator Lavish in profile, this sports a range of warm fruitcake, anise and black tea aromatics followed quickly by a gush of raspberry, plum and boysenberry confiture notes. Velvety, showing ample structure through the finish, pulling the fruit and wood notes together. A rare bird, stylistically, in this generally understated vintage. (JM) (3/2017)
2014 CHÂTEAU DU GRAND SOUSSANS’ MARGAUX Cordier (Bordeaux) Reg $34.99 Sale $24.97
Signature Margaux, a great representative of the region. Supple and seductive Left Bank Claret with luscious flavours of crème de cassis, blueberry and mulberry. Notes of truffle, graphite and violets. Plush, perfumed and lively
Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 30%. On the nose, blackcurrant and blackberry aromas appear with woody notes. On the mouth, we guess the very good maturity despite the youth of the vintage. Pleasant to drink now, this great wine can also be kept in cellar. Chateau du Grand Soussans, Margaux from France is my favorite one with creamy, floral bouquet. It is supple, full-flavoured deep red wine with lasting tannins on the finish. This wine goes well with grilled and roasted meat and cheese.
2014 Château Vieux Lavergne Saint-Emilion Reg $29.99 Sale $19.97
Gold Medal, Conours Lyon 2016 The Château Vieux Lavergne spreads over 3,30 ha of sandy-gravelly land. The techniques used for several years are continuated and ameliorated : every two ranks are filled in with grass between, fragmented selection, manual leaves thin-outing, green harvest, grape selection of the harvest in the vineyard and cellar. Our vineyard respects a fair ecoligic agriculture practice.
5500 feet / hectare Merlot 75% Cabernet franc 15% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% The robe is bright garnet colored and shiny, berry and blackcurrant nose, the wine shows a very smooth taste combined with a good intensity of the substance, a round and rich palate with ripe tannins and persistent fruct.
The steaks arrived with perfect timing! My favourite French wine, St Emilion, was next on the menu, and the steak was guaranteed to be the perfect companion. I poured it with much anticipation, gave the glass a good swirl to get some air into it and then gave it try. “Winner!” I declared. Probably a bit too loudly actually, as the table next to us gave us strange looks – jealous looks most likely, as we had this wine and massive steaks! “High octane” was what Alan noted, and I think it was unanimous. A very good example of St Emilion this was – quite good straight out of the bottle, but it did improve slightly after a few minutes in the glass. That’s about all the time we were prepared to spend waiting for this wine to age, as it did not last long at all.
2014 Château Maison Blanche Médoc Reg $19.99 Sale $15.97
88pts AG 88pts WE Excellent Value 80% Merlot! Vibrant, with nicely packed raspberry, fig and blackberry fruit carried by mouthwatering acidity and well-embedded structure. Lots of anise, spice and tar frames the finish. Will drink well for 5 more years
2015 Château Baruaud Blanc Reg $9.99 Sale $7.97
Entre-Deux-Mers Bordeaux blanc, but well-made, refreshing and cheap: Under $10.. Compared to most New World Sauvignon Blanc wines, it's a pretty good deal. Tasting notes : In the refreshing taste of wine reveals bright citrus tones and light creamy note.
2015 Château Baruaud Rouge (Wood cs) Reg $9.99 Sale $7.97
Varietal: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon - 30% Merlot - Average age of the vines: 30 years
Tasting Notes: This vintage reveals a garnet red color with purple tints, a fresh red fruits nose, and a round and supple palate with soft tannins.
2010 Bordeaux Arriving Next Week!!! Week of 8/13/17 2010 was an absolutely incredible vintage for Bordeaux and anytime we are presented any offers my eyes are immediately drawn to that vintage. While most of the pricing on the recognizable classics are through the roof, it is still possible to find a few diamonds in the rough. We think we have done exactly that!!
Déjà vu! I think it was about 2005, we purchased a bunch of 2000 vintage of this second label of the famous Chateau Pichon Lalande. Many customers raved about this wine for many years to come. Since then the second wines of famous estates have upped the game considerably as much less of the first wines are produced resulting in much better grape quality being used in the second labels than in the past. Pichon Lalande is one of the most revered estates in Pauillac, and Pauillac is the undisputed king of the Medoc. The 2010 is just starting to come out of its shell and show its quality and class. We think this is an absolute steal, especially if you are accustomed to the flavors of a great Pauillac and understand how much they cost today!
2010 Reserve de la Comtesse Lalande, Pauillac Reg $89.99 Sale $64.97 699.99 (12)
51% Cabernet Sauvignon,46% Merlot,3% Petit Verdot Alcohol 13.5%
Château Pichon-Longueville is separated it from its across the road neighbour by its charming Château which is currently being used as a residence by the owner, Madame de Lencquesaing. The wines strike a beautiful balance between the power of Pauillac and the richer, St-Julien. Not surprising as their vineyards fall over the two appellations! The Reserve de la Comtesse, and what a year to do so with 2010 proving to be one of the greatest vintages in modern history. The greatness of the vintage has easily pushed up second label wines just like this into stratospheric heights of quality and class.
Reserve de la Comtesse has, in our opinion, hit the nail on the head this year. Beautifully styled and refined with a textbook Pauillac nose and wonderfully fine tannins this is a very good and handsome second wine
Tasted alongside the grand vin, the 2010 Reserve de la Comtesse is now a very serious wine in its own right. A wonderfully exotic and expressive nose of cassis, apricot and classic Pauillac notes of pencil lead and cedar. A gorgeous satin-like texture envelopes layers of fruit. Cassis, blackberry and chocolate notes are underpinned by super-fine tannins and refreshing acidity. There is a real swagger about this wine, showing balance, purity and grace, but with a definite wow factor.
The Reserve de la Comtesse 2010, a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, has a refined bouquet of dark cherries, plum and blackcurrant fruit that you might describe as "neat and tidy". The palate is medium-bodied with quite a plush, generous entry thanks to that ripe Merlot. It is a forward wine for a 2010, very approachable with a fresh finish. It should drink well over the next 10 years.
Very dark crimson with a bright rim. Exciting and intriguing with a balsam note on the nose. Round and charming already – and such gloss! Some light saltiness. Very savoury after all the ripeness. Insistently gorgeous. 17/20, Jancis Robinson, Jul 2015
90/100, Neal Martin Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux 2010 tasting. The Reserve de Comtesse has a pleasant but austere bouquet with dusky black tobacco-infused fruit all with fine definition and vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with a satisfying Merlot component neatly offsetting the ripe Cabernet Sauvignon. Good body here, pleasing length with a dash of spice on the finish 11/2014
91 points James Suckling Very polished tannins that caress the palate. Full body. It's fruity, pretty and refined. The mineral and berry character comes through in a subtle way. Second wine of Pichon Lalande. Better in 2016. (3/2013)
90 points Wine Spectator Vibrant and silky, this slides down almost too easily, with delicious red and black currant fruit laced with hints of anise, violet and black tea. A flicker of singed balsa wood keeps the finish going along. (3/2013)
90/100, Neal Martin, eRobertParker.com, Nov 2012The Reserve de la Comtesse 2010, a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, has a refined bouquet of dark cherries, plum and blackcurrant fruit that you might describe as "neat and tidy". The palate is medium-bodied with quite a plush, generous entry thanks to that ripe Merlot. It is a forward wine for a 2010, very approachable with a fresh finish. It should drink well over the next 10 years.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate If you're looking for something much more drinkable, then check out the blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot, the 2010 Comtesse de Lalande, the second wine of this estate. Sweet mulberry, black cherry, licorice, and forest floor notes dominate this medium-bodied, fleshy, soft wine, which should be drunk over the next decade. (RP) (2/2013)
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar Good bright red-ruby. Expressive aromas of black cherry, chocolate, game, menthol and licorice are lifted by a floral topnote. Began a tad tart in the mouth, but grew suppler with air while maintaining good grip to its high-pitched flavors of black raspberry, black cardamom and flowers. Not a particularly ripe 2010 but sexy, energetic and firmly built... (ST) (7/2013)
"Vibrant and silky, this slides down almost too easily, with delicious red and black currant fruit laced with hints of anise, violet and black tea. A flicker of singed balsa wood keeps the finish going along."Wine Spectator
Producer Information: The estate was founded in 1689 by Pierre de Mazure de Rauzan and the vineyard acquired its name a few years later when his daughter Thérèse received it as part of her dowry on her marriage to Jacques de Pichon Longueville, the first President of the Parliament of Bordeaux. It was divided upon the death of Baron Joseph in 1850 between his five children. However, only two of his children finally inherited the vineyards; Raoul and Virginie. Virginie married Count Henri de Lalande, giving her the title, and took over control of the domain. Her passion and the quality of her management made her a strong personality in the Médoc and she very much left her mark on the domain. In the 1855 classification, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande acquired the status of 2eme Cru Classé.
Vineyards: The 75 hectares (185 acres) of this vineyard border the property of Château Latour and stretch south of Pauillac towards the Commune of Saint Julien, from whence it gets its extraordinary charm. The exceptional character of the wines produced here, are distinguished by their elegance and finesse. The average age of the vines is 35 years, the sub-soils are made up of deep layers of gravel, and the top soils are ploughed. All these factors work in favour of the terroir and the production of high quality wines. In these conditions, the water constraints created by drought can generate higher wine quality, as long as the vine doesn’t overly suffer stress.
Winemaking: The temperatures were carefully regulated during the fermentation and the maceration to obtain an aromatic and silky expression of the vintage. Overall, the alcohol-tannin-acid balance was excellent. Malolactic fermentation was minimal due to low temperatures. Maceration: 18 to 24 days.
Vintage Information: A cold and dry winter led to a later than usual bud break but under excellent climatic conditions. Flowering, however, was not as ideal with instances of coulure and millerandage in Pauillac. Summer saw sunny days and cool nights but very little rain. This caused an earlier ripening than normal, although thanks to the age of the vines on the estate, these conditions can infact cause a higher quality wine. The picking period was under ideal conditions with a good crop of small and consequently very concentrated grapes.
Tasting Note:Terrific texture and opulence, forward fruit, sweet tannin, and a lush personality are dense along with copious quantities of sweet berries, roasted coffee, underbrush, black currant, and black cherry fruit. Sensationally pure, textured, and full-bodied, this will be a flamboyant, showy offering in its youth, but it is capable of lasting 20-30 years.
Food Pairing:Lamb, red meats, cheese, truffle and chocolate. Serving Suggestion:Serve at room temperature.
Region AOC Pauillac, Bordeaux
A terrific example of St Emilion without the luxury price tag! Barde-Haut was recently promoted to Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe, based on the strength of the last decade of vintages. And 2010 may be the height of their achievments!
2010 Barde-Haut, St-Emilion Reg $69.99 Sale $59.97 Pre-Sell $599.99 5cs OWC only
With all of the buzz surrounding the 2015 Bordeaux campaign, it got me thinking about the last truly great Bordeaux vintage, 2010. Amazingly, if you know who to ask, there are still fantastic 2010s in importers warehouses. In fact, I was just able to secure 5 cases of one of my favorite under-the-radar estates, Chateau Barde-Haut 2010. From St. Emilion, Barde-Haut was recently promoted to Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe, based on the strength of the last decade of vintages. 2010 was, to my mind, a coming out party for Barde-Haut. Drinking beautifully, from a great vintage, at one of the lowest prices you’ll find in the country. A terrific example of Bordeaux without the luxury price tag!
93pts AG "Good red-ruby. Superripe aromas of black raspberry, singed plum and mocha, complicated by a sexy leesy quality. Plush, dense and creamy, with excellent depth and no rough edges to the black raspberry, blueberry and licorice flavors. Serious but sweet tannins coat the front teeth..." - AG
93 points Wine Spectator Still a bit compact, with blueberry coulis, fig and blackberry paste notes tightly wound, backed by tangy black licorice, singed apple wood and tar on the finish, which features a very sleek structure and a buried iron note. This has good vivacity and should unwind nicely in the cellar. Best from 2015 through 2030. (Web-2013)
92 points Jeff Leve Starting to open up and deliver licorice, espresso bean, earth and sweet, dark cherries with ease, the wine is full bodied, concentrated and ripe, with freshness to the fruits, licorice and earthy fruits in the end notes.03/019/17
91-92 points James Suckling This is very concentrated, with a treacle tart and chocolate character. Almost raisiny. Full and velvety. Intense. (5/2011)
92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Loads of blueberry, black cherry and dusty, loamy soil notes as well as hints of herbs, licorice and incense jump from the glass of this well-endowed, supple wine. Tannins are sweet and the acidity sufficient to give delineation to the wine. Full-bodied and impressively endowed, it should drink well over the next 10-15 years. (2/2013)
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Additional remarks from Robert Parker: "The 2010 Barde-Haut is a delicious, seductive style of St.-Emilion made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Proprietress Helene Garcin-Leveque purchased the estate in 2000 and has been pushing quality ever since." (02/2013)
Good red-ruby. Superripe aromas of black raspberry, singed plum and mocha, complicated by a sexy leesy quality. Plush, dense and creamy, with excellent depth and no rough edges to the black raspberry, blueberry and licorice flavors. Serious but sweet tannins coat the front teeth. This very persistent wine has the balance to give early pleasure but should hold nicely for 10 to 15 years. - Stephen Tanzer
This vineyard sits near Troplong Mondot, at the eastern edge of St. Emilion. It is made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, and is filled with blueberry, black cherry and dusty tannins, along with notes of licorice and incense. Delicious
2010 Clos Lunelles Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. Reg $59.99 Sale $49.97 $549.97 (2cs only)
Jeff Leve 92 points - Tasted May 7, 2013 Licorice, truffle, jammy dark berries and chocolate open to a plush, polished, rich wine of pleasure. This will drink well young.
RP 91 points Gerard Perse(Pavie:Monbousquet) is widely credited with the excellence of this small (8.5 hectare) estate - a considered effort to increase quality of fruit hand-in-hand with the low yields acquired from the vines, has conspired in wines of pedigree and immense satisfaction in drinking. The wine sits at 14.4% alcohol but shows a much deeper concentration and power than expceted. It's a wine that from 2010 will cellar for a modest period, though the higher Merlot content does provide an accessiblity too.
In the words of Robert Parker, Clos Lunelles “has been the reference point for how terrific Cotes de Castillon wines can be.” Owners Gérard and Chantal Perse bring the same commitment and style that they bring to their other numerous estates (including Chateau Pavie and Monbousquet) to Lunelles, making it one of our most sought-after Bordeaux values nearly year. Parker on 2010: “This is clearly another very great vintage in Bordeaux… slightly better than 2000 and as impressive as 2005.” Clos Lunelles is a low-yielding estate with vines close to forty years of age. Making the wine is quite laborious, including an 8-day cold soak, temperature-controlled maceration and aging in 60% new French oak. Just about 1800 cases are made for the world’s consumption, and as you might expect, they fly off the shelves. 2010 Clos Lunelles 750ML “Wonderful nose of blueberries and clay with dark berries. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and a very refined and tight tannin structure. Love the quality. Long finish.” 92 points, James Suckling Parker Review: A sensational wine made from 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc from yields of 25 hectoliters per hectare, and by far the most alcoholic of all the […]
2010 LA DAME DE MALESCOT (Margaux) Reg $59.99 Sale $49.97 $279.97 (1cs 6pk only)
The second wine of Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry, La Dame de Malescot boasts a dark ruby color with violet reflections. The indulgent bouquet is rich with fruity and spicy notes on a tobacco background. Fine plum and a touch of chocolate emerge on the palate. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, it is juicy, with good complexity and well-integrated tannins. This wine has strong ageing potential. Le Dame de Malescot, a second wine that truly echoes the house style and, in the two vintages we have experienced, is not that far off of the flagship. The 2010, honestly, was a little shy at first reflecting the more structured 2010 vintage, as it should. We liked it a lot but sensed it still had another gear. Four days later the bottle was still sitting there and we tried it again. It had blossomed to be a slightly more minerally version of the 2009 and showed absolutely no oxidation. This is a very exciting effort with some aging potential as well! A blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet, it shows the classic Margaux nose of suave dark fruits, violets, tobacco and chocolate. Sleek and polished, this on can age, but will perform now with a good decant and some air. Seriously aristocratic for the fare, it doesn't appear the press has seen much of this wine either. So it will be our little secret.
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STARLIGHT Distillery Ted Huber has been distilling a long time. While many of today’s craft distillers were running around in diapers, Ted was running spirit through the imported German still at his family’s farm in Boden, southern Indiana. The Huber family have been farming this land since 1843, when Simon Huber emigrated from Baden-Baden in Germany, bringing with him his extensive knowledge of farming and winemaking. Ted Huber cut his teeth in fruit production and winemaking and later decided that he should begin distilling the fruits of his labor into brandies, carrying on the practice as his ancestors did in Germany. It was 2001 when Ted fired up his still for the first time, and since then his brandies have won critical acclaim. Producing a world-class spirit on a small scale takes a lot of skill and perseverance, but it’s the attention to detail that Ted, Jason Heiligenberg (Master Distiller at Huber) and his closely knit team have put into their work that really shines through.
Starlight Carl T Bourbon Reg $44.99 Intro Sale $29.97 Starlight Distillery’s Carl T Bourbon is now available! Appropriately named after the Grandfather of 6th generation co-owners Greg & Ted Huber, the Huber’s felt it only fitting to title this signature blend after their 4th generation grandfather “Carl T” who had a love for bourbon. This signature blend of bourbon is comprised of 58% corn, 27% rye, and 15% malted barley. Distilled in Huber’s 80 gallon copper pot still from Germany and then transferred to 53 gallon charred, American White Oak barrels from three different cooperage companies and four different barrel styles, continue to add quality and complexity to this signature blend
Starlight Vodka Reg $27.99 Intro Sale $18.97 DISTILLATION PROCESS This Vodka was distilled in our copper pot still, custom made for our facility by the Christian Carl Company in Southern Germany. Made from locally grown corn and distilled 7 times, gives our Vodka a very clean, rich and unique flavor. Light and easy, your go-to Vodka.
Starlight Apple Jack Reg $34.99 Intro Sale 24.97 Apple brandy was one of the first distilled spirits by European colonists in North America. At Starlight Distillery we continue the tradition by pressing fresh apples that are fermented and distilled using our 80- gallon copper pot still. The Applejack brandy is then allowed to reach maturity while aging in charred American oak barrels. Apple aromas mingle with caramel and spicy oak.
Starlight Gin Reg $35.99 Intro Sale $25.97 At Starlight Distillery, we have crafted this brandy barrel gin with care, using the highest quality botanicals available. The aromatic juniper,
coriander, and citrus zest combine with spicy nuances to make traditional martinis and exquisite cocktails.
Starlight Blackberry Whiskey Reg $32.99 Intro Sale $22.97 Bramble fruits” are some of the crops grown on the Huber family farm established in 1843. We combined blackberry, one of the family favorite “brambles” with whiskey distilled in a copper pot still.
Wow Deal #2! New Incredible Pinot Grigio made by Riccardo Cotarella Few can argue the popularity and flexibility of Pinot Grigio in the summertime!
Some are better than others, but as far as we are concerned, this one is the best! 2015 Ca'Montini Pinot Grigio Terre di Valfredda Trentino Reg $17.99 Sale $9.97 (20cs Only)
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.
Wow Deal #3! You won't find a better Cabernet anywhere for under $20. Jump on it! 12cs only! 2015 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Reg $21.99 Sale $14.97
A classic Alexander Valley wine with medium body, great fruit flavors and polished tannins. Aromas of dark fruit, blackberry, cherry, cassis, plum, vanilla and a slight cocoa and chocolate note. In the glass there are rich flavors of plum, cherry, cassis, blackberry, spice and chocolate. This is a smooth wine with medium body, nice balance and a long finish.
Wow Deal #4: Compare this to your favorite: even French Champagne! Great Value! 5/6pks only!! 2009 Roederer Estate "L'Ermitage" Brut Sparkling Reg $54.99 Sale $29.97
95 points Wine Enthusiast *#36 in Wine Enthusiast's "The Enthusiast 100 of 2015"* Very fruity and fresh in aroma, this elegant wine has light, crisp apple and lemon flavors, fresh-baked bread accents and lively acidity. A layered texture seems to blend in accents of almond and vanilla, increasing complexity with each sip. It’s one of California’s bluechip bubblies. (12/2015)
93 points Wine Spectator *#60 on the Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2015* Impeccably refined and elegant, with floral aromas of fresh brioche, baked apple and roasted hazelnut. The flavors are layered and well-focused, showing notes of mineral, fresh ginger and subtle raspberry. Drink now through 2017. (10/2015)
About 11 cases left, forever! OH, NO!
One of our Favorite Chardonnays
is being discontinued!! We ran this promotion a few months ago and it was a smashing success.
The highlight for us was this newly released "Santa Barbara" version of the Mer Soleil reserve Chards. A
little more acidity and a little less richness than the Santa Lucia(considered the normal release)
it was our favorite of the 2 by far and sold out twice!!
We just found out that the winery felt that having two wines with such similar names and packages it was just too confusing for the consumer and are no longer going to release it!!
Spectacular Chardonnay!!
2014 Mer Soleil "Reserve" Santa Barbara Chardonnay Reg $34.99 Sale $19.97
91pts WW - "Some wines are so good at working the upscale wine-drinking crowd. The 2014 Mer Soleil Reserve Santa Barbara County Chardonnay offers pure imbibing pleasure. It shows enticing cream and attractive ripe apples and peaches in the nose. On the palate, the wine's silkiness makes it easy to enjoy. Ready now, one could pair this one with Dungeness crab with drawn butter. Drinks very well now.(Tasted: July 14, 2016, San Francisco, CA) "
90 TCHI (9/2016) This new Santa Barbara bottling is the best Mer Soleil we've tasted in quite some time. The Wagner family (the folks from Caymus) have introduced this Santa Barbara Chardonnay to go along with their well known Santa Lucia offering. The labels are essentially the same, so it's a bit confusing, but it is definitely worth seeking this one out. Look for flavors of ripe red and yellow apple, nectarine, pineapple, butterscotch, vanilla and baking spice. This new bottling offers the overt lushness that Mer Soleil is known for, wrapped in a fresher and more vibrant structure.
We've sold out twice
on this Parker favorite!! Last 5 6pks in stock!!!
2014 Bodegas El Nido Clio Jumilla Reg $44.99 Sale $39.97 btl
The wine is a blend of 70% old vine Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that was barrel-aged for 22-26 months in French and American oak. It bears Clio's hallmark opulence, with bold aromas and flavors, a thick, dense palate, and a long finish.
A powerful, decadent wine.
Winemaker Note: “Deep ruby color and strong aromas of black currants, blueberry, and smoke. Smooth mouth-feel, with concentrated fruit, big and powerful while not being heavy, wooded earth, spice, and great structure and depth. The finish goes on and on, with lingering fruit and pepper.” – Chris Ringland Region: Jumilla
A Chardonnay of
Immaculate balance,
precision, focus,
with steely spine of
Corton in fantastic length! Bouchard’s Corton-Charlemagne is one of the smartest buys in the world of White Burgundy. Out of Bouchard’s entire white collection, their Corton-Charlemagne is a wine that I think of as being very special.
I think this for two reasons – outright quality and outrageous value.
As much as I love Bouchard’s Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet “La Cabotte,” I always turn to the Corton-Charlemagne for offers because the value is so compelling
Corton-Charlemagne is one of the most epic of all the Grand Crus combining power, deep minerality and an incredibly ageworthy structure. Of course, this breeding and grandeur comes at a cost. The extreme example is Coche-Dury’s Corton-Charlemagne, which goes for over $1,000 upon release.
2014 Bouchard Pere et Fils Corton Charlemagne Reg $199.99 Sale $149.97 (last 20btls!!)
94-97 points Fine Wine Review: "2014 is a great vintage for white wines in Burgundy, and this selection from Bouchard is part of the proof... The wine shows good tension along with Corton-Charlemagne ampleness with depth, purity, length, penetration, and minerality. It should mature into a splendid wine and a classic CC. (1/27/16)"
2014 Bouchard Pere et Fils Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru. Lovely aromas of white flowers and grassy elements dominate on the nose, leading to a rich, exuberant full-bodied wine, laced with acidity and delicate minerals. A Corton-Charlemagne to match the best of Bonneau du Martray. Excellent.
Score: 94 Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (63), June 2016. Mild notes of wood and reduction mask the underlying fruit though I can say that it appears to be ripe. Otherwise there is outstanding volume and concentration to the big-bodied and openly muscular flavors that exhibit evident power and punch on the hugely long finale. This is presently very compact and like the Perrieres very clearly built to age. I should note that while this is certainly going to need time it is not especially austere and I suspect that it will begin to drink well after only 5-ish years or so if that’s your preference
94 points Vinous Steve Tanzer: Highly complex, soil-driven aromas of lime blossom, menthol, white pepper, mint and musky flowers. Utterly seamless and suave but very youthfully unevolved, with fresh citrus and mineral flavors complicated by sexy brown spices. A wonderfully subtle, lemony, penetrating wine with great flavor intensity and near-perfect acid balance. Most impressive today on the very subtle, slowly mounting, ultimately palate-staining finish. Conveys an impression of nobility without huge weight or power. Bouchard has bottled a splendid set of grand crus in 2014. (ST) (9/2016)
93 points Wine Spectator Well-marked by new oak, along with lemon, white peach and mineral flavors, this gets more integrated as the lively acidity drives the long aftertaste. Give this six months to a year to really sing. (BS) (7/2016)
2015 is an amazing Vintage in the Loire Valley! In stock very limited quantities!!
Pure Sauvignon Blanc at its finest!
Vines grown on steep slopes, 50 years in age, produce this sophisticated wine that will transform anyone into a polished cosmopolitan, able to proclaim: “winter grass, candied pear, green apple, liquid slate sizzling with bracing acidity. La Côte des Monts Damnés is the most famous vineyard in the town of Chavignol and translates to “The Damned Mountain.” The slopes are steep and constant erosion reveals a strong presence of sea shells, a major component of the kimmeridgian soils that contributes to Sancerre’s unique profile” The Mont Damne is always more tightly wound and displays an intense minerality. The wines come from very old vines (avg 50 yrs) on one of the steepest slopes. The wine is fermented in neutral 500 liter oak barrels on indigenous yeasts, bottled without filtration.
Fulton 300 Mosaic IPA Voted #1 Beer from Minnesota!! Founded in 2009, and one of the most awarded breweries in the country! A homebrewing bunch out of a South Minneapolis garage and contract brewing at a small Wisconsin brewery. Their dream was to build a real Minneapolis brewery of their own in the next 5-10 years, and quit their day jobs along the way. They never guessed they’d build two Minneapolis breweries in three years. Looks like brewing some of the finest and being wrong can sometimes be awesome!
Fulton 300 Mosaic IPA Reg $12.99 Sale Price $8.97 (4pk) Originally brewed as a one-off in celebration of the 300th batch at our original downtown Minneapolis brewery, this West Coast IPA was so well received we had to make it available year-round. It's built on a base of Pilsner malt and heavily hopped with Mosaic, one of our favorite -- and unfortunately nearly impossible to procure -- hop varieties. At 74 IBU and 7% ABV, 300 is pure hop candy Fulton Sweet Child of Vine IPA Reg $9.99 Sale Price $6.99 (4pk) Balanced, complex, and approachable: IPA as it should be.: Move over grapes. We’re celebrating the world’s most glorious vine. Generous quantities of CTZ and Glacier hops are added throughout the boil. Then, late in fermentation, we infuse the Sweet Child with another dose of Glaciers, imparting a bouquet of hop aroma that veritably bursts forth upon serving. But don’t let all this talk of hops mislead you. The Sweet Child has a serious malt backbone to stand up to all those hops, creating a delightful balance that will keep you coming back for more. It’s an IPA, Fulton-style. Fulton Lonely Blonde Reg $9.99 Sale Price $6.99 (4pk)
The Lonely Blonde wears a delicate fragrance of German noble hops, and slips a touch of white wheat between American pale and crystal malts for a smooth, sensuous body, fair complexion, and a pleasantly lacy white head. Crisp carbonation slinks the Lonely Blonde quickly away, and you’re left with nothing but a slight lingering sweetness as you contemplate how The Lonely Blonde can be so beautiful on so many levels New Seasonal! Fulton 72 Stretch Gose StyleReg $9.99 Sale Price $6.99 (4pk) 72 miles of the Mighty Mississippi River supplying our brewing water and inspiration! 72 Stretch is a clean fermented Gose style ale. The malt bill is comprised of pilsner malt and 35% wheat with a touch of Acidulated and Munich malts. We utilize Herkules, Perle, & Summer hops to create a gentle bitterness and pleasant hop aroma. We also add Mediterranean Sea salt & coriander to the kettle to create the classic Gose characteristics. We ferment the beer with a clean ale strain and then dry-hop the beer with lemon & lime zest. The result is a refreshing, citrus-forward ale with hints of melon & stone fruit.
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2015 La Quercia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Reg $12.99 Sale $8.47 $99.99cs(12)
(2014) 94 Points Bright dark garnet black color. Earthy, fresh aromas and flavors of mulberry compote, dried apricot, nougat, and marinated meat and mushroom with a satiny, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a graceful, interesting, medium-length spiced apple, cherry and pear, nut, and grassy earth finish with fine, dusty tannins and light oak. A fun combination of fruit and earthy, meaty rusticity.
Category: Regional Montepulciano d' Abruzzo Date Tasted: 10/4/2016 Country: Italy Alcohol: 13%Organically Grown Grapes-Sustainable Farming-Demeter Certified
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a red wine from the Abruzzo region made exclusively from the Montepulciano grape. Often light purple in color with aromas of blackberry and other black fruits, most examples are medium-bodied with medium-weight tannins and distinctive black pepper and spice notes.
Impossible to get Methode Tradition Quality at this price! 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy!
NV Moingeon 1415 Bl de Blancs Brut Methode Tradition N/V Reg $15.99 Sale $8.47 $99.99cs(12)
An excellent sparkling wine at a knockout price and named after the year of the battle of Agincourt—rather surprisingly for a French wine. Made in exactly the same way as Champagne itself, the only difference being that the grapes come from Vaucluse and Charente. The perfect fizz for parties, weddings or just a glass for yourself, and a lot better than many Champagnes at twice the price. Formed in 1895, Moingeon is recognized as one of the top producers of Cremant de Bourgogne. Methode traditionelle refers to the old production method traditionally used in champagne. This process requires great care and patience but produces wines of far greater sophistication than those that are simply tank fermented.The '1415' Blanc de Blancs is a “methode traditionnelle” sparkling wine, meaning that the wine has been made in exactly the same way as a bottle of Champagne. The only difference is that the grapes are not from vines growing within the Champagne region
Toto frutti: The beginning of a beautiful friendship: Everything will be fine when crisp Barbera cherry enveloped by Merlot heat rises in your nose. In taste the same game: Agile Barbera has a fantastic forward boldly, but thanks to the silky kind of mother Merlot the little hothead and the palate alike feel a fiddle. Toto bene! 60% Barbera 20% Merlot 20% Cabernet. Here two worlds meet and combine to create a new taste dimension. An exciting idea behind this unusual Cuvée: The Barbera has great fruit and good structure. But the animating acidity in this variety is to many wine drinkers too strenuous. Blending Cabernet and Merlot which have a soft and mellow character, result is a dream of plums and cherries with just the right balance between soft, warm overtones
Great Value White Wine from Spain! High Quality Albarino! Try it you'll like it!
2015 Coral do Mar Rias Baixas Reg $15.99 Sale $8.47 $99.99cs(12)
This estate grown and bottled Albariño shows typical stone fruit and citrus characters as well as tropical notes, all held together by a crisp backbone of clean, fresh acidity. From the region of Rias Baixas of Galicia in the westernmost corner of Spain comes this distinguished wine, considered to be one of the significant undiscovered white wines of the world. Rumored to be a descendant of the Riesling grape, and brought to Spain by German missionaries in the Middle Ages, Albariño is one of the few Spanish grape varieties produced as a varietal and indicated as such on labels.
Coral do Mar Albarino is produced from a single vineyard site 150m above sea level on granite and sandy soils, which impart minerality and a fresher style to the wine. The vines are trained on a trellis which gives the grapes more aeration, leading to an optimum maturation of the berries and less acidity in the wine. Only 2% of Albariño is planted this way due to higher costs for cultivation and reduced yields. Harvested by hand, the grapes were then cold macerated to extract varietal character and body, prior to a soft pressing and fermentation in stainless steel vats. The finished wine was kept in contact with its lees for two months and malolactic fermentation was prevented.
Two crisp whites from the new DOCG Offida, Italy! Passerina & Peccorino are the grapes!
2015 De Angelis Passerina Offida DOCG Reg $12.99 Sale $8.47 $99.99cs(12)
Pleasant everyday white wine to pair with lightly flavored fish or delicate chicken dishes. Crisp and clean with floral and yellow fruits. Pecorino is a light-skinned wine grape used in Italy's eastern coastal regions, particularly in Marche and Abruzzo. This classic Pecorino-based wine is dry and minerally, straw-yellow in color and has an elegantly floral bouquet of acacia and jasmine, sometimes spiced with a faint hint of licorice
Nice snappy tempranillo from Ribera del Duero Spain!
2013 Sembro Ribera del Duero Reg $12.99 Sale $8.47 $99.99cs(12)
It is a fruity wine, which tries to express the primary characteristics of the variety Tempranillo from our Estate. It is reinforced by a small wooden step which typically takes around 4 months. This wine is fruity, creamy and juicy on the palate, fresh with sweet and ripe tannins, that become very pleasant , without hard tannins surround.
Has to be the best Value Sauvignon Blanc on the Market!! Very Solid!
Giesen 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) Reg $11.99 Sale $8.47
This beautiful wine boasts flavors reminiscent of gooseberry and citrus, surrounded by a juicy, pure acidity giving the wine its zesty exuberance with a fresh, crisp, and dry finish
Almost Gone!!
2 stunning releases from Lafage :
way below Market!
Great Summer Reds! *Proprietors Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage have become synonymous with quality and value from the Roussillon.
Parker's Wine Advocate positively raves about this spectacular value from the Languedoc Roussillon. And why shouldn't they? The Domaine Lafage Lieu Dit La Narassa is seductively delicious and deeply flavorful. It's got dark, rich fruit, some earthiness and chocolate, nice tannins, and especially, a smoothness which rolls across the tongue so effortlessly, you'll find it hard to stop at just one or two glasses. Drink it alone, with cured meats, hearty pasta dishes, grilled and roasted meats and vegetables, and much more. We dare you not to love it.
2014 Domaine Lafage "Narassa Lieu Dit" Côtes-du-Roussillon Reg $21.99 Sale $14.97
93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate From one of the warmest sites in France, the 2014 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Lieu Dit La Narassa comes from 70-year-old vines planted in the black schist soils of Maury. Despite the rugged, hot terroir from where this beauty comes, the wine is pure silk and elegant, with lots of black raspberry, chocolate covered currants, pepper and olive notes giving way to a full-bodied 2014; it has polished tannin and a seamless texture. A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah that was aged mostly in concrete tank (20% in demi-muids), drink it anytime over the coming 4-5 years
We started off the year 2017 with a blockbuster wine we purchased at “???????????” Wines for $20. It is the Domaine Lafage “Narassa Lieu Dit” Côtes-du-Roussillon. The Lafage Narassa is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. The Côtes-du-Roussillon is an appellation in the South of France and one of the warmest areas of France. The grapes for the Narassa came from vines with an average age of 60 years and planted in black schist soil. As is common in Roussillon, the wine is aged in concrete tanks. This wine, however, had a different twist with 20% aged in oak barrels. The result is a fantastic wine, rich in flavors and complexity. Robert Parker gives the 2014 Domaine Lafage “Narassa Lieu Dit” Côtes-du-Roussillon 93 Points. I will purchase more to drink now and some to lay down in my wine cellar for at least 2 to 4 years.
They continue to create tremendous cuvees that offer some of the best QPR regardless of region or country. The Narassa is a new project from a single lieu dit, or vineyard site, that is planted with Grenache and Syrah. Planted on black schist, one of the region's most desirable soil types, the wine has all the classic notes of black fruit and intense minerality. The wine is hand-harvested, undergoes a cold soak before fermentation and spends its time in a mix of concrete tanks (80%) and wood barrels (20%). It is rich, inviting and full of great regional character, much like the Lafages.
Last day!! One shot deal: 8cases left: Only! Incredible values!
Critical Acclaim RP92 The Wine Advocate - "A steal from Lafage is the 2014 Bastide Miraflors, which is a Cotes du Roussillon, and a blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache, with the Grenache aged in concrete tanks and the Syrah in 500-liter demi-muids. Lafage makes more expensive wines than this, but certainly excels with his value lineup. He has really hit a home run with this 10,000-case cuvée. It is deep, ruby/plum/purple, with fresh notes of blackcurrants, plums, Provençal herbs as well as licorice. Deep, medium to full-bodied, with amazing fruit, the purity, authenticity and Mediterranean upbringing of this wine are obvious. Quite deep, round and succulent, this wine should drink well for another several years. This is one to buy by the case."
Jean-Marc Lafage has knocked it out of the park once again with this high quality, low cost stunner of a wine. Domaine Lafage is housed in their new facility just outside the city of Perpignan. One of the most advanced wineries in the region, Jean-Marc and his wife Elaine are crafting "must buy" wines from the region of Roussillon. Often using old vine fruit, the Bastide Miraflors is a blend of Syrah and old vine Grenache. The vineyards for this wine are practicing organic with an average vine age of 55 years.
Tanqueray "Bloomsbury Gin" Lt Reg $35.99 Sale $19.97
"original recipe created in the 1880's in Bloomsbury, London! Fabulous Buy!"
2015 La Quercia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Reg $12.99 Sale $8.47 $99.99cs(12)
(2014) 94 Points Bright dark garnet black color. Earthy, fresh aromas and flavors of mulberry compote, dried apricot, nougat, and marinated meat and mushroom with a satiny, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a graceful, interesting, medium-length spiced apple, cherry and pear, nut, and grassy earth finish with fine, dusty tannins and light oak. A fun combination of fruit and earthy, meaty rusticity.
Category: Regional Montepulciano d' Abruzzo Date Tasted: 10/4/2016 Country: Italy Alcohol: 13%Organically Grown Grapes-Sustainable Farming-Demeter Certified
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a red wine from the Abruzzo region made exclusively from the Montepulciano grape. Often light purple in color with aromas of blackberry and other black fruits, most examples are medium-bodied with medium-weight tannins and distinctive black pepper and spice notes.
Finally, we found a Great Chardonnay
you can sink your teeth into!
Sourced from Russian Rivers Greatest Vineyards!! This is simply one of the best Chards
we have in the shop for under $50
2014 Gary Farrell "Russian River Selection" Chardonnay Reg $38.99 Sale $29.97
95 points Wine Enthusiast Dark yellow in color, this wine shows tangy green apple and a richer, more concentrated element of applespice cake, with supportive, balanced acidity. With a bright, lifted finish, this less-expensive offering compared with many of the producer’s single vineyard designates never lets up on complexity or deliciousness. (2/2017)
Bacigalupi, Olivet Lane, Rochioli, Allen, Martinelli and Westside Farms are all vineyards that make up this stunning value in the world of Chardonnay. These cream of the crop sites have led to a full bodied, juicy and aromatic wine that is more about the fruit than the winemaking, which these days is less and less common not only in Chardonnay but in the world of wine.
Golden fruited with edges of clover honey and white flowers this is lifted and complex on the nose. Bursting on entry with Fuji apple, nectarine and white pineapple this slowly builds on the palate adding layer after layer of flavor and a subtle, non-toasty, oaken heft on the back end all the while being incredibly agile on the palate. The balance here is superb and at $30 is head and shoulders above 99% of the Chardonnays in this price point. This is simply one of the best Chards we have in the shop for under $50.BB K&L
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"One of the best values in Cabernet anywhere in the world!” RP!
2014 Louis Martini "Sonoma" Cabernet Sauvignon Reg $18.99 Sale $12.97
90pts Robert Parker The Wine Advocate - "One of the best values in Cabernet Sauvignon anywhere in the world remains Louis Martini’s Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot and the rest Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc and other varieties) is just a beautiful wine. Dense ruby/purple with classic tobacco leaf, blackcurrant, loamy soil notes and a touch of wood spice, this wine (aged 16 months in French and American oak) has relatively modest alcohol for Cabernets these days (13.5%), and what’s even more remarkable is that there are 408,000 cases. The wine has the suppleness and upfront charm to be drunk now, but don’t discount the ability of this wine to hold onto life and last, without losing its fruit, for another 7-10+ years. It is a great value." Also a few cases left
2013 Louis Martini "Napa" Cabernet Sauvignon Reg $36.99 Sale $24.97 (93pts RP)
Only 8 cases left of
this great value WashingtoN Cab
at a ridiculous price!!
“Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. The nose offers spiced potpourri with a touch of raspberry preserves, ripe red and black plum and fresh red cherry. The palate shows luscious blackberry and sweet oak tannins with juicy acidity. This wine is sourced mainly from the Double Canyon Vineyard(just across from Champoux) but also includes fruit from Phinny Hill, Champoux and Destiny Ridge. The wine was aged for 14 months in 27% new oak barrels.” -Winery
91pts Wine Enthusiast Wood spice, herb, tangerine peel and blue- and black-fruit aromas are followed by a fresh, flavorful palate. The grip of the tannins makes the variety unmistakable and the balance is spot on.
NEW! LIMITED! HURRY! IN STOCK! only 4cases left!
2016 Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc Reg $24.99 Sale $22.97!
This wine is brilliant pale yellow with a bright green hue. It exudes aromas of ripe lime, grapefruit, pear and white nectarine with a subtle hint of fresh-cut grass. The palate is fresh and enticing, as grapefruit, white nectarine and deep tropical notes intertwine making the mouth water. Balanced yet lively acidity lingers on the palate inviting another taste. Boxwood on the finish gives the wine length and vibrant freshness.
Rombauer Chardonnay Sale $29.97!
We have the tiniest bubbles!
The perfect Sparkling Wine for that Easter Brunch!
Great in Mimosa's too!
Impossible to get Methode Tradition Quality at this price!
100% Chardonnay from Burgundy! NV Moingeon 1415 Blanc de Blancs Brut Methode Tradition N/V Reg $15.99 Sale $9.97 An excellent sparkling wine at a knockout price and named after the year of the battle of Agincourtrather surprisingly for a French wine. Made in exactly the same way as Champagne itself, the only difference being that the grapes come from Vaucluse and Charente. The perfect fizz for parties, weddings or just a glass for yourself, and a lot better than many Champagnes at twice the price. Formed in 1895, Moingeon is recognized as one of the top producers of Cremant de Bourgogne. Methode traditionelle refers to the old production method traditionally used in champagne. This process requires great care and patience but produces wines of far greater sophistication than those that are simply tank fermented.The '1415' Blanc de Blancs is a "methode traditionnelle" sparkling wine, meaning that the wine has been made in exactly the same way as a bottle of Champagne. The only difference is that the grapes are not from vines growing within the Champagne region
A great Easter Pick!!
Limited to stock on hand! 2015 Ridge Geyserville 50th Anniversary Release! $37.97 $429.99/12 70% Zinfandel, 15% Carignane, 12% Petite Sirah, 3% Alicante Bouschet
Since the first vintage in 1966, Geyserville has displayed an unparalleled consistency of character with each subsequent offering. We attribute this to the distinctive character of the site and to our commitment to sustainable agriculture. Working the land in a sustainable fashion means that we take an environmentally conscious approach to the whole vineyard through techniques such as integrated pest management, cover cropping, composting, and hand harvesting. Farming the land as gently as possible is what allows us to capture the uniquely distinctive character of Geyserville year after year. 2015 marks a great milestone for Ridge Vineyards, as it is the 50th vintage in which they have produced Ridge Geyserville. 2015 was another of the "drought years" but the growing season was gentler than the prior three vintages. Spring rains moistened the soils, and cooler summer temperatures reduced the stress on the vines. The resulting wines are deep and brooding, but the fruit has a juicy style that is refreshing.
Consumer Notes From Cellartracker!
Young and vibrant, it hits the palate with masses of dark red/black fruit followed by iron, smoke and savory herbs. The intensity of fruit nearly covers the tannins that lurk beneath. Rated by 94 Points Lisa's Staff.
92pts 3/27/17 Classic Geyserville fruit. Ready now. Balanced, no heat, delicious
93pts 3/22/17 Deep, deep Geyserville. Perhaps less dense than the 2014, but there's a brilliant beam of acid, and a finish that lasts for days. I think this will turn in to something truly special.
95pts 3/14/17 Ridge's 50th year producing this wine. 14.5% abv. Dark ruby, expressive aromatics. Intense flavors of raspberry, cassis, blueberry and Zin fruit. Very deep, penetrating and long. Delicious now and will continue to improve for years and years. One of the world's wine treasures
Have you tried this screaming
Sauvignon Blanc value
from New Zealand:
Why pay more?
2016 Giesen Sauvignon Blanc Reg $11.99 Try me Sale $8.47 $99.99/12
90 points Tasting Panel "Aggressive, grapefruit nose; juicy and tangy with silky texture and bright, long and fresh."
One shot deal! What the heck,
its a great summer red, press is really good
and its Petite Sirah at a ridiculous price!
Great Package!
Awesome Buy!
40 cases only! In Stock
2015 Darkhorse Petite Sirah Reg $12.99 Sale $5.97 $69.99cs 12 ($5.83)
Darkhorse is a a new label from Gallo one of the biggest and most powerful wine companies in America. This entry into a sea of labels at the Reg $12 but buy a bunch and we can sell for $8.99$9.99. This Petite Sirah is not part of the normal line, but a special ?limited release? line extension. While the whole line has not made its way onto our shelves, when Gallo wants to move something they do it aggressively and quickly. Locally a couple hundred cases were offered up at a pretty deep discount, we managed to latch on to a pallet.
Truly a rare find that is a little gem for the price.
Nose is sour cherry and sour plum a little sweet and mossy as well. The palate starts soft and very full, rounding it?s way around the tongue, and beginning to build tannins immediately. Jammy with good blueberry and cherry. The blueberry and blackberry flavors grow in intensity, driving home huge jammy notes and depth, laced with smoke and subtle spicing. A touch of sweetness also builds out throughout. Nice dry tannin, medium bodied. Simple but delicious..great with cheeses, meats and spiced food
As far as $60.00 & Napa Valley Cabernet go!
There are none better!
In Stock Limited! We basically got snubbed last year on one of our favorite Cabernets. We will not be snubbed again! Pritchard Hill is home to the some of the most famous and expensive Cabernet's in Napa Valley and rightfully so! It would be difficult to argue that this is not the best value in all Napa Cab! We are shocked the price has been the same for the last 5 years! There are a limited amount of cases available, we will try to purchase them all over the next few weeks if possible, but for now get yours while you can!
2014 Chappellet "Signature" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reg $70 Sale $59.97 ($699.99/12)
94+ points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9/% Petit Verdot and the rest Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, is a classic example of Pritchard Hill, Chappellet and of Napa Valley. Brilliant purity, a dense purple color, superb blackberry and floralinfused blueberry fruit and cassis, a fullbodied mouthfeel, moderate but sweet tannin and a long, layered, texture and finish make for a profound Cabernet Sauvignon that actually sells at a bargain price for what is in the bottle. Moreover, look for it to evolve graciously for another 20+ years. 94+ (RP) (12/2016)
94 points James Suckling Aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, mushrooms and spices. Full and very intense with lots of fruit. Firm and silky. Plenty of tension. Layered and intense. Love it now, but this will be better in 2020. (1/2017)
93 points Vinous The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature is fabulous. A host of graphite, smoke, licorice, lavender, creme de cassis and exotic spice give the wine its characteristic savory and mineraldrenched flavors. Medium in body and exquisitely layered in the glass, the Signature is a real headturner. Best of all, it is a superb value. And I do mean superb. (AG) (12/2016)
THE WINE: The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon has been our flagship wine for more than three decades. It is a benchmark for the longlived hillside wines of the Napa Valley; full of structure and aging potential, yet seductively forward in its varietal character. The dry, rocky soils of Pritchard Hill produce small, intensely flavorful grapes. Crop thinning allows for full, even ripening and further elevates flavor complexity.
GROWING SEASON AND HARVEST: For the third year in a row, Mother Nature provided exceptional growing conditions. In fact, our vineyard manager, Dave Pirio, believes that 2012, 2013 and 2014 may be the finest run of growing seasons he has seen in his more than 30 years of farming Pritchard Hill. While 2014 offered lovely temperate, midseason weather that was ideal for our early ripening varieties, it also brought ample warmth in September and October, ensuring perfect ripeness in our lateripening grapes. With no threat of rain or significant heat events, the fruit was harvested at an unhurried pace in pristine condition. Overall, our yields were down slightly, resulting in beautiful depth and concentration.
TASTING NOTES: Deep and rich, this is a classic expression of hillside Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, offering alluring aromas of boysenberry, black currant and dark chocolate, as well as subtler layers of sweet oak, savory herbs and freshroasted coffee. On the palate, ripe fruit and plush, radiant tannins create a velvety mouthfeel and an almost liqueurlike richness that carries through to a long, lingering finish.
Back in Stock!
Rombauer Chardonnay $29.97!
Wow!
Top Argentine producer Domaine Bousquet earns the
WineStreet Best in Class $12.97
Our allocation of Patricia Green's Pinot Noirs
arrive today!
Without question the Best Bang For the Buck Pinot Noirs! Top Quality: Reasonably Priced!
Absolutely: Do Not Miss!
2015 Patricia Green Reserve Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Reg $28.99 Sale $22.97
V91 Vinous / Antonio Galloni "Deep red. Expansive red berry and floral pastille scents and flavors show impressive energy and pick up a hint of smokiness as the wine opens up. Smooth and fleshy but lively as well; a late jolt of white pepper adds spicy bite. Generous but vibrant in character, finishing very long and sweet, with gentle tannins lending shape and subtle grip. This wine delivers exceptional bang for the buck."
This has been one of the best values in Willamette Valley Pinot Noir for years, but in 2015 it really soars. This year 75% of the barrels came from sedimentary soils in Ribbon Ridge and Chehalem Mountain AVAs, 15% from Freedom Hill and 15% from volcanic soils in the Dundee Hills. It's genuinely lush and a bit showy now with opulent aromas and flavors of crushed black raspberry, dark cherries, exotic flowers, smoke and damp earth. Mouthfilling and showing a glyceryl richness, but with vivid acids, fine tannins, and no excess of weight. As Jim and Patty say, "There are seriously great bones here and this wine will stand up to many, many much higher priced bottlings... In short, this wine is a smoking deal!!"
2014 Patricia Green Freedom Hill Pinot Noir Reg $39.99 Sale $29.97
Vinous (Raynolds) 93 points "Limpid rubyred. Raspberry liqueur, potpourri and Asian spice aromas, accompanied by suggestions of cola and incense. Stains the palate with vibrant red fruit and floral pastille flavors; peppery spice and mineral notes provide lift. Silky, even tannins build slowly and evenly on a strikingly long, minerallaced finish that leaves notes of raspberry and allspice behind. There's impressive energy here for a wine from a ripe vintage."
Wine Advocate 93 points "The 2014 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard, with onethird new oak. It has an appealing bouquet with dark berry fruit, bell pepper and touches of brine, something very marinelike coming through with aeration. The palate is mediumbodied with that bell pepper note coming through on the entry from the stem addition, lending a Loirelike 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 23 years in your cellar."
2014 Patricia Green Estate Old Vine Pinot Noir Reg $44.99 Sale $34.97
TP92 Tasting Panel "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, latearriving tannins."
V92 Vinous / Antonio Galloni "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, latearriving tannins."
Ultra Rare Collectible
Very Limited Quantity In Stock!!
2013 Ulysses Napa Valley (Dominus) $169.97 $999.99/6
James Suckling 98 Points Fabulous subtle aromas of black currants, violets and lilacs with a hot stone undertone. Fullbodied and dense, it shows such wonderful energy and synergy that delivers a firm yet gentle tannin backbone and complex mouthfeel that seduces you. Evolves wonderfully. Second wine from this new estate, which is owned by Christian Moueix of Dominus and Bordeaux. Release is March 2017.
96+ Robert Parker The 2013 Ulysses is absolutely mindboggling, as so many wines from this vintage are. Gorgeous blueberry and blackberry fruit, along with the telltale cassis and floral notes, jump from the glass. Again, this is Pauillaclike, with some cedar wood and subtle barrique smells. Again produced nearly all from Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is fullbodied, powerful, rich and long, with slightly sweeter tannins than the 2012. Production in 2013 was 960 cases, and Moueix told me that the entire growing season averaged about two and half weeks ahead of schedule from bloom break to harvest. This is a prodigious effort and will certainly stand as the great Ulysses of the first trio to be released. I suspect it will be drinkable in 34 years and keep for 30 or more, given the Moueix track record
Vinous 95+ Points 95+ Points Gravel, smoke, graphite, savory herbs, tobacco and iron are some of the signatures in the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon. A typical wine from the eastern sector of Oakville on the border with Yountville, the 2013 is loaded with feral, savory notes, while the expression of blue/blackish fruit lies a bit more in the background. In 2013, the main signature is an expression of structure that is both vertical but also incredibly insistent through to the finish. In other words, this is a superclassic 2013 built for the cellar. Drinking Window 20232038
Antonio Galloni
Door Buster!!! Finally 60 cases in stock! We are not going to tell you this wine is a 94pt classic as reviewed below,
but we can tell you it is one of the best selling wines on the East and West Coast!
We also can tell you they have a special deal "here" in Minnesota to get the product out there!
We can also tell you weve tried to order a pallet of this wine 3 times,
when the supplier received a shipment, unfortunately were only given 48 cases as they had only received 1 pallet.
But alas: received a call yesterday afternoon!
60 cases now in stock one of the countries best red wine values at the lowest price by far we see in the country!
Dont miss it! This deal will not last long now!
2015 La Quercia Montepulciano dAbruzzo Reg $12.99 Sale $8.47 $99.99cs(12)
(2014) 94 Points Bright dark garnet black color. Earthy, fresh aromas and flavors of mulberry compote, dried apricot, nougat, and marinated meat and mushroom with a satiny, bright, dryyetfruity medium body and a graceful, interesting, mediumlength spiced apple, cherry and pear, nut, and grassy earth finish with fine, dusty tannins and light oak. A fun combination of fruit and earthy, meaty rusticity.
Category: Regional Montepulciano d Abruzzo Date Tasted: 10/4/2016 Country: Italy Alcohol: 13%Organically Grown GrapesSustainable FarmingDemeter Certified
Montepulciano dAbruzzo is a red wine from the Abruzzo region made exclusively from the Montepulciano grape. Often light purple in color with aromas of blackberry and other black fruits, most examples are mediumbodied with mediumweight tannins and distinctive black pepper and spice notes.
Back in stock!!
This wine absolutely defies its price point! If you like $10 & under Chard and there isnt a case of this at your house!
Youve made a mistake!
90 Points, 2016 Monterey International Wine Competition
Smoking Loon wines are produced by Don Sebastiani and Sons. Don Sebastiani & Sons strive to produce quality wine at an approachable price, regardless of the outcome of a particular growing season. Our winemaker Greg Kitchens works to create great wines that our customers identify as a reliable purchase.
The Smoking Loon "Steelbird" is Chardonnay with a difference. The winemaker kicked the oak to the curb aging this wine for five months in 100% stainless steel. The wine opens with layers of juicy and ripe honeydew melon, followed by steely notes of citrus. Vibrant, yet creamy on the palate from 100% malolactic fermentation, with its refreshing flavors of lemon curd and pineapple; its sure to become an instant summer favorite. This wine will pair nicely with a wide variety of dishes, from homemade tropical salsa and chips to a garden salad with lemon grilled chicken or even a simple white pizza.
Also "Good" Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah $5.97
In Stock!! Stock up on this rare opportunity!! Save 3040% on some great wines!
While quantity is decent, they will go very fast! Dont delay get yours today!
We fought really hard to acquire this
95pt Cabernet Franc dominate Paso Robles Gold!
Only 5 6pks came through the state!
And we still have 5/6pks!
Time to move them out!
2014 Daou Vineyards "Seventeen Forty" Bordeaux Blend Reg $79.99 Move em out $54.97
95 points Robert Parkers Wine Advocate
The Cabernet Francdominated blend is the 2014 Seventeen Forty Reserve (theres 35% Merlot in the blend) and it sees slightly less new oak than the Cabernet Sauvignondominated releases. Its purple color is followed by a rich, expansive, fullbodied and elegant red that has classic floral, chocolate, earth and dark fruit aromas and flavors. It was bottled just three weeks ago, but its certainly none the worse for it. This is a killer wine to enjoy anytime over the coming decade. (8/2016)
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Vint
Product 750 unless noted
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2013
Colume "ALTURA MAXIMA" Malbec (3pk #2)
the highest vineyard in the world 98 TA
97 RP
3
$149.99
$129.97
$369.99
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2014
Buccella Cabernet Sauvignon
Cecila Welch (Scarecrow Fame)
6
$189.99
$169.97
Net
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2014
Buccella Merlot
Cecila Welch (Scarecrow Fame)
6
$129.99
$114.97
Net
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2014
Buccella Mica Cabernet Sauvignon
Cecila Welch (Scarecrow Fame)
6
$99.99
$89.97
Net
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2013
Caymus Special Select Magnums (Back in stock!)
Rare large Formet Caymus Special Select
95 WS
6
$399.99
$359.97
$1,799.99
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2014
Caymus Special Select : New Vintage
New Release!! Yes & New Higher Price! Short Vintage!
97 IWR
6
$199.99
$179.97
$999.99
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2014
Spottswoode Estate Cabernet (Limited)
The Chateau Margaux of Napa Valley RP
96+ RP
6
$219.99
$179.97
$999.99
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2014
Lyndenhurst Cabernet (Spottswoode Limited)
Second Wine of Spottswoode; Maybe best 2nd wine of all!
94 JS
12
$89.99
$79.97
$899.99
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2013
Supersubstance Stoneridge Merlot
93RP
12
$54.99
$49.97
net
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2015
K Vintners Milbrandt Syrah
Had to buy it all 2014 94pts!!
12
$34.99
$29.97
net
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2013
K Vintners Cattle King Syrah (Very Limited)
Charles in Charge Rare Extremely Limited
98 RP
12
$79.99
$74.97
net
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2014
K Vintners Rock Garden Syrah
Charles in Charge Rare Extremely Limited
94pts WS
12
$69.99
$54.97
net
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2013
K Vintners King Coal (Very Very Limited)
70% Cab/30% Syrah! & Gorgeous
95 RP
12
$119.99
$99.97
net
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2014
K Vintners The Boy Grenache (Limited)
300cs Produced! Powerline Vineyard Walla Walla
95 RP
12
$49.99
$44.97
net
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2013
K Vintners River Rock Syrah
Charles in Charge Rare Extremely Limited
94WS
12
$49.99
$44.97
net
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2011
Martinelli Jackass Vineyard Zinfandel
93ST
$129.99
$99.97
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2015
Carlisle Palasades Petite Sirah
6 only left
91-94 RP
$49.97
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2015
Carlisle Zinfandel Montafi Ranch
6 only left
94 WS
$49.97
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2014
Chateau Pape Clement Pessac Leognan
Among the wines of the vintage!! 94RP
96 JS
6
$149.99
$124.97
$659.99
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2013
Chateau Montelena Cabernet
Back on Track
95+ AG
6
$159.99
$139.97
$769.99
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2013
Hess Collection Cabernet
Back on Track
94 RP
6
$59.99
$49.99
$259.99
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2013
Hess Collection Block 19
55% Malbec 33% Cabernet
93 RP
6
$44.99
$39.99
$159.99
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2012
Alexander Valley Vineyards "Cyrus"
Overachieving Performer!! 76% Cabernet!
93 RP
6
$69.99
$49.99
$279.99
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2012
Alexander Valley Vineyards "Cyrus"
Very Scarce Etched Magnums
93 RP
6
$149.99
$129.97
$749.99
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2015
Alexander Valley Vineyards "Cabernet"
Once a year Sale on 2 of California's finest values
12
$24.99
$17.97
$199.99
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2015
Alexander Valley Vineyards "Chardonnay"
Once a year Sale on 2 of California's finest values
94 BD
12
$17.99
$14.97
$149.99
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2014
Gary Farrell Hallburg Vineyard Pinot Noir
Very Rare Pinot From a master!! Limited!!
94 WE
6
$59.99
$49.97
$279.97
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2011
Domaine Peuch-Haut Bosc-Negre
80% Mouvedre 20% Grenache Very Rare
95 RP
12
$69.99
$49.97
Net
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2012
Bella Union (1/6pks Only!)
New From Far Niente!!
93 CT
6
$99.99
$79.97
$449.99
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2013
Continuum (Last Call)
Last 6pk of a legend!
97+
6
$249.99
$229.97
net
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2015
Ridge Geyserville "50th Anniversary"
The legendary Zin blend (70%) Very Limited
95 CG
12
$39.99
$37.97
net
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2014
Ridge Lytton Springs
69% Zin, 18% P Sirah, 11% Carignane, and 2% Mourvedre
94+ AG
12
$44.99
$39.97
Net
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2014
Ridge Estate Chardonnay
Limited
93 AG
12
$49.99
$44.97
Net
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2013
Ridge Monte Bello Chardonnay
Less than 1 case left in stock
95 AG
12
$69.99
$64.97
Net
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2016
Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc Napa (Limited)
First new release from Rombauer in decades!!
92 CT
12
$24.99
$22.97
Net
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2015
Rombauer Chardonnay
America's favorite Chardonnay
12
$39.99
$34.97
$399.99
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2012
Vietti Barolo Brunate 2012
94+pts Antonio Galloni/Vinous Media: 95 WA
97 JS
6
$199.99
$179.97
Net
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2012
Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2012
96pts Antonio Galloni/Vinous Media: 94WA
96 JS
6
$199.99
$179.97
Net
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2012
Vietti Barolo Ravera 2012
96pts Antonio Galloni/Vinous Media : 94WA
93 JS
6
$199.99
$179.97
Net
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2011
Casanova di Neri "White Label" Brunello
92 WS
92 WA
12
$64.99
$59.97
$629.99
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2011
Casanova di Neri "Tenuta Nuova" Brunello
the who's who of hot brunello
95 WA
6
$119.99
$99.97
$549.99
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2014
Bouchard Pere Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuv
signature wines of Bouchard Pere et Fils
92
12
$99.99
$89.97
$999.99
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2014
Bouchard Pere Vosne Romanee aux Suchots
Lofty Neighbors! Les Suchots of Grand Cru quality.
91-95
12
$179.99
$159.97
$1,799.99
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2014
Bouchard Pere Corton Charlemagne
have tasted quite a few, among the best I have tasted
95pts
12
$209.99
$179.97
$1,999.99
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2014
Bouchard Pere Meursault Perrieres
out of the blocks with dried pineapple, citrus and stony notes
94 RWA
12
OUT
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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
Net
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2010
Ad Vivum Cabernet
We Got More! Chris Phelps of Dominus Fame! 183cs made
97 IWR
3
$179.99
$149.97
Net
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2000
Pontet Canet (Pauillac)
CT: 93,94,94
94+
10
$149.99
$129.97
Net
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2004
Pontet Canet (Pauillac)
CT: 90,95,93, 4stars
92
12
$129.99
$99.97
Net
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2005
Pontet Canet (Pauillac)
CT: 94,95,93,94
97
3
$229.99
$179.97
Net
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1996
Chateau Belgrave
CT: 92,92,87,92
88
4
$59.99
$49.97
Net
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2000
Chateau Dauzac (Margaux)
CT:90,91,92,91,92
89
7
$99.99
$79.97
Net
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2000
Clos du Marquis (St Julien: Leoville las Cases)
CT:88,92,92,92,92
91
8
$119.99
$99.97
Net
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2000
Chateau Beau-Site
????????
85-86
8
$59.99
$49.97
Net
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2000
Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere (Graves:Pessac)
CT: 89,89,91,91,95
90
8
$99.99
$89.97
Net
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2001
Chateau Monbousquet (St Emilion)
CT: 90,94,93,95
91
10
$99.99
$79.97
Net
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1997
Cheateau Angelus St Emilion (Grand Cru Cl"A")
CT: 94,89,90,92
89
$349.99
$249.97
Net
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2001
Cheateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion (Grand Cru "A")
CT: 91,92
93
$599.99
$499.97
Net
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2002
Cheateau Palmer (Margaux)
CT: 93,91,92,93
92
$249.99
$199.97
Net
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2005
Le Petit Cheval (St Emilion)
CT: 91,92,92,91,90
91
$159.99
$139.97
Net
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1995
Cheateau Pichon-Longueville Baron (Pauillac)
CT: 92,91,94,94
90
$199.99
$179.97
Net
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2004
Cheateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (St Julien 2nd G)
CT: 93,92,92
93
$199.99
$179.97
Net
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2003
Cheateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (St Julien 2nd G)
CT: 95,92
94
$249.99
$199.97
Net
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2000
Cheateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (375's)
CT: 95,92
95
$159.99
$139.97
Net
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1999
Cheateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (St Julien 2nd G)
CT: 89,92
91
$199.99
$179.97
Net
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1996
Cheateau La Mission Haut-Brion (Pessac Leognan)
CT: 93
90
$299.99
$249.97
Net
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2005
Malartic-Lagraviere Blanc
$119.99
$99.97
Net
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2005
Nicolas Potel Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Vignes Franches
89+
$79.99
$69.97
Net
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2005
Louis Jadot Pommard Rugiens
CT: 92,92,91
91-93 AM
$119.99
$99.97
Net
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2000
Aldo Conterno Gran Bussia Barolo
CT: 96,93,93,92, 94,95
96 WS
$299.99
$249.97
Net
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2005
Nicolas Potel Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens
92 CT
$119.99
$99.97
Net
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2005
Nicolas Potel Pommard 1er Cru Les Pezerolles
CT: 89,88
$119.99
$99.97
Net
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2005
Nicolas Potel Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers
CT: 88,82
$119.99
$99.97
Net
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2004
Darviot Perrin Meursault -Perrieres
CT: 91,90,91,90
94WS
$189.99
$149.97
Net
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2008
Domaine Lecheneaut Nuits St George Les Pruliers
CT: 91,89
88-90 RP
$119.99
$99.97
Net
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2008
La Pousse D'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos des 60 Ouvrees
CT: 90 (young)
93 RP
$119.99
$99.97
Net
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2010
Felsina Fontalloro
94+ WA 100% Sangiovese from spectacular 2010 vint
94+ RP
6
$59.99
$54.97
Net
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2010
Felsina Chianti Classico Reserva
93+ WA 100% Sangiovese from spectacular 2010 vint
93+ WA
12
$39.99
$34.97
Net
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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
Rollan De By Medoc CB
no need for patience with this sleeper of the vintage
90 RP
6
$39.99
$34.97
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
Albino Rocca Barberesco "Duemiladieci"
92 Pts Wine Spectatator: Super Vallue Nebbiolo
92 WA
12
$49.99
$44.97
IN
NV
Ayala Rose Cuvee Nature
The only Non Dosage Rose Champagne
6
$129.99
$79.97
IN
2012
Bergstrom Chehalem Silice Pinot Noir
Rare & Precious 2012 Oregon Pinot Noir! Best Vintage ever!
94 WS
12
$74.99
$64.97
IN
2012
Bethel Heights Casteel Vineyard Pinot Noir
Rare & Precious 2012 Oregon Pinot Noir! Best Vintage ever!
93RP
12
$69.99
$59.97
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
2014
Calera Central Coast Chardonnay
Under $25 it doesn't get any better than this
90 WA
12
$24.99
$19.97
IN
2014
Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir
Under $25 it doesn't get any better than this
90 WA
12
$29.99
$24.97
IN
1998
Carmes Haut Brion
90 WA
12
$99.99
$89.97
IN
2010
Castellare Il Poggiale Chianti Classico Riserva
Almost Gone
94 RP
12
$49.99
$44.97
IN
2006
Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Grand Cru St Emilion
95 WA
6
$499.99
$399.97
IN
2002
Chateau D'Armailhac
89 WA
12
$69.99
$59.97
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
2005
Chateau Kirwan
Margauax
90+ WA
12
$99.99
$89.97
IN
1998
Chateau La Couspaude
St Emilion
92
12
$99.99
$89.97
IN
2002
Chateau La Louviere Rouge
Graves
88 WA
12
$49.99
$39.97
IN
2012
Chateau Lamothe Vincent "Intense Red"
Gold Medal! IncredibleValue! $169.99/12
12
$19.99
$14.97
IN
2014
Chateau Lamothe Vincent "Intense" Bordeaux Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc! A wow refresher!
92WE
12
$14.99
$12.97
IN
1996
Chateau Lannessan
88 WA
12
$49.99
$39.97
IN
2005
Chateau le Conseiller
91 WA
12
$49.99
$39.97
IN
2005
Chateau Larrivet Haut Brion Pessac Leognan
92 WA
12
$69.99
$59.97
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
2003
Clos Les Lunelles
92 WA
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2003
Sanctus St Emilion
90 WA
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2014
Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Tavel Rose
Consistently among the top every year!
93 WA
12
$36.99
$31.97
IN
2012
Domiane Tempier Bandol
12
$54.99
$47.97
IN
2013
Domiane Tempier Bandol "La Tourtine"
1 case Only
12
$79.99
$64.97
IN
2000
Duval Leroy le Femme
Tete de Cuvee
94WS
6
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2005
Duval Leroy Premier Cru B Blanc de Blanc
Vintage 100% Chardonnay Premier Cru: Nice
92WS
12
$79.99
$59.97
IN
2010
Heitz Trailside Vineyard Cabernet
Only 3 6pks left of this classic
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
2011
K Vintners "The Boy" Grenache:Mouvedre
Walla Walla Gold! Charles Smith in charge!
93WA
12
$49.99
$44.97
IN
2012
Kaesler "Avignon" GSM
Welcome Back Kaesler! Australias Best Value!!
90+ WA
12
$29.99
$27.97
IN
2012
Kaesler "Cabernet Sauvignon"
Welcome Back Kaesler! Australias Best Value!!
89 WA
12
$29.99
$27.97
IN
2012
Kaesler "Old Vine" Shiraz
Welcome Back Kaesler! Australias Best Value!!
92+ WA
6
$54.99
$49.97
IN
2012
Kaesler The Bogan Shiraz
Welcome Back Kaesler! Australias Best Value!!
91 WA
12
$39.99
$35.97
IN
2011
Leonetti Sangiovese
Washington Gold Allocation Extremely limited!!
90-92
6
$99.99
$79.97
IN
2013
Melville Estate Pinot Noir
Jancis Robison Favorite out of 120 Pinots!!
92 WA
12
$39.99
$34.97
IN
2013
Melville Pinot Noir Block M
Super Rare! Market Sold Out: A few left in stock
95+ WA
12
$69.99
$59.97
IN
2013
Melville Pinot Noir Terraces
Super Rare! Market Sold Out: A few left in stock
94+ WA
12
$69.99
$59.97
IN
2011
Ovid Experiment S3.1
Very Limited In Stock $499.99/3pk
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3
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2012
Penner Ash Estate Yamhill Carlton Pinot Noir
Rare & Precious 2012 Oregon Pinot Noir! Best Vintage ever!
12
$74.99
$64.97
IN
2012
Penner Ash Willamette Pinot Noir
Rare & Precious 2012 Oregon Pinot Noir! Best Vintage ever!
92 WE
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2007
Peter Franus Proprietary Red
90 RP
6
$74.99
$59.97
IN
2009
Phelps Eisrube 375 (half bottles)
Great with Bleu Cheese (Cal Eiswein)
95 WE
12
$49.99
$39.97
IN
2012
Poggio Scalletti Il Carbonaione
7 cases to the State! of this super tuscan classic!
95AG
12
$94.99
$79.97
IN
2007
Realm Cellars The Falstaff
66% Cabernet Franc, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon
92 WS
12
$149.99
$129.97
IN
2007
Realm Cellars The Tempest (375)
92 RP
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2012
St Innocent Freedom Hill Pinot Noir
Rare & Precious 2012 Oregon Pinot Noir! Best Vintage ever!
91 RP
12
$44.99
$39.97
IN
2012
St Innocent Justice Pinot Noir
Rare & Precious 2012 Oregon Pinot Noir! Best Vintage ever!
91 RP
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2012
St Innocent Shea Pinot Noir
Rare & Precious 2012 Oregon Pinot Noir! Best Vintage ever!
90 RP
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2012
St Innocent Zenith Pinot Noir
Rare & Precious 2012 Oregon Pinot Noir! Best Vintage ever!
89 RP
12
$44.99
$39.97
IN
2013
Talley Rincon Chardonnay
Hot off the press: 2/6pks available!
94 WA
6
$49.99
$44.97
IN
2012
Thomas Fogarty Rapley Vineyard Pinot Noir
Rare & Precious 2012 Oregon Pinot Noir! Best Vintage ever!
93 AG
12
$69.99
$59.97
IN
2010
Vajra Barolo Alba
Wines just don't get better at this price! 94 AG
94 WE
12
$44.99
$39.97
IN
2009
Verget Chablis 1er Cru Grand Elevage
Great Value 1er Cru Blend!
90 ST
12
$39.99
$29.97
IN
2009
Verget Chablis Forchaume Vaulorent VV
Superb 1 er Cru Value
92 ST
12
$49.99
$39.97
IN
2010
Vietti Castiglione Barolo
Incredible 2010 Barolo Value! (94AG)
94WA
6
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2010
Vignavecchia Chianti Classico Ris Becarri
Traditional Classic Chianti!
90WE
6
$49.99
$39.97
IN
2006
Vignavecchia Vinsanto (Late Harvest)
Only 1000 btls produced!! Amazing!
5stars
6
$59.99
$39.97
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 Meursault Charmes Dessus
Rare & Precious 2012 White Burgundy!
92-94 ST
12
$129.99
$109.97
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.
Weekly News & Specials
Finally! 
Last weeks Paper wine of the week!! Great Value Pizza Wine
Great Value White Wine from Spain! High Quality Albarino! Try it you'll like it! 
Almost Gone!! 
We basically got snubbed last year on one of our favorite Cabernets. We will not be snubbed again! Pritchard Hill is home to the some of the most famous and expensive Cabernet's in Napa Valley and rightfully so! It would be difficult to argue that this is not the best value in all Napa Cab! We are shocked the price has been the same for the last 5 years! There are a limited amount of cases available, we will try to purchase them all over the next few weeks if possible, but for now get yours while you can!
Ultra Rare Collectible 
We are not going to tell you this wine is a 94pt classic as reviewed below, 
