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Updated June 1, 2018

Wow!
Absolutely Awesome new release Sauvignon Blanc from the class of dry creek!
We have always loved Ferrari Carano’s Fume Blanc. This classic Sauvignon Blanc is right in the middle of the spectrum of citrus & minerality. When it is fresh it is an unbeatable beautiful refreshing wine! While the vendor still has 2016, which is still fine, yet the youth of the 2017 is what puts this wine over the others. We managed to “sneak out” the 2017 before anyone else, the perfect wine for summer!
New! Fresh & Lively!! “2017” Ferrari Carano FUMÉ BLANC Reg $15.99 Blitz Sale $11.97
SONOMA COUNTY: One of the first two wines Ferrari‐Carano ever made over 35 years ago, this Fumé Blanc is comprised of Sauvignon Blanc grapes from Sonoma County. This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc grapes from various appellations in Sonoma County — Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valleys. When the grapes arrive at the winery, each lot is gently crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks for 48 hours of cold settling. The juice is either transferred to stainless steel tanks or older French oak barrels for fermentation. The wine in barrels is sur lie aged and stirred every other week for two months, then blended and bottled.
The 2017 season began with much‐needed record rainfall during the winter months, followed by a mild but rainy spring. A warm summer followed, including a scorching hot Labor Day heat spike and unusual rain in September, before it finally cooled off into fall. The first Sauvignon Blanc grapes were picked August 28th and the last grapes on September 28th, making it a very fast harvest, but diligent attention in the vineyards led to the perfect blend of aromas and flavors that we desire in our wines.


Weekend Blitz!! Special Purchase!!
2 incredible 2009 Southern Rhone Beauties! & Vieux DonJon
Bring out the ribs!! 1/2 price Wow, Big Rich and powerful! 20 cases left of this monster value!
2009 Domaine Boisson CdRhone-Villages Massif d’Uchaux Brussière Reg $29.99 Sale $14.97
91 Points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, #191 Even better is the 2009 Cairanne Clos de la Brussiere from the Massif d’Uchaux, the newest Cotes du Rhone-Villages appellation. A dark ruby/purple color is followed by deliciously ripe fruit in this seriously stacked and packed effort. Revealing lots of kirsch liqueur, loamy soil, garrigue and lavender notes, this full-bodied, richly fruity, pure, well-balanced 2009 should drink well for 4-5 years. Not to be confused with the Domaine de Boissan, Domaine Boisson is owned by two brothers, Alain, who oversees the Cros de Romet property and Bruno, who is in charge of the Domaine Boisson cuvees.
Côtes du Rhône-Villages Massif d'Uchaux Clos de la Brussière The Clos de la Brussière embodies the family history at Domaine Boisson. This cuvée comes from a single section of land surrounded by a stone wall in the newlyanointed AOC of Côtes du Rhône-Villages Massif d’Uchaux. It is produced from low -yielding 50 year-old vines ( 28 hL/ha). The vines give a different definition of Grenache as they come from a particular terroir with no chalk or flint. It is a complex, well-structured, and full-bodied wine with broad strokes of dark fruit flavors and a clearly defined flinty minerality.
OVERVIEW In 1986, the first Domaine Boisson wine was bottled at the estate. The estate had been in the family since the mid-19th century, and the wine cellar was built in 1957, but before 1986, the wines were sold off to a négociant. Today the domaine is 34 hectares in the communes of Lagarde-Paréol (2 ha.) and Cairanne (32 ha.). For the last 10 years the owners Régis Boisson and his son Bruno have focused on modernizing their cultivation methods in order to produce premium quality grapes. They practice environmentally friendly methods of cultivation: the soils are ploughed to enable better water absorption and to encourage the roots to grow deeper into the soil to allow a more pronounced taste of the terroir. They allow grasses to grow between the rows which limits the need for weeding and enriches the soil and reduces the yield.

1/2 price last 8 cases!!
Elegant Chateauneuf Value!
Superb concentration and clean crisp finish!
2009 Domaine De La Cote De L'ange Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge Reg $49.99 Sale $24.97
89-91 Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"A blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah, the dark plum-hued 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape was aged in equal parts foudre and cement tanks. It exhibits sweet black cherry and black currant fruit intertwined with hints of smoked herbs, meat juices and peppery spice. Nicely layered with sweet tannin and a sexy, opulent personality, it should provide immense pleasure over the next decade."
CellarTracker Notes: 11/18/2017 93 Points Charming, vibrant and rich. This is pretty serious stuff, so extended and decadent, there is a broad panoply of crazy flavor from fig, marzipan, allspice and jam. This is hard to pin down but the quality is there, in spades. This is a rambunctious wine but nothing is wayward or out of whak. Drinking great already, and a nice value. I think I paid $34 plus tax.
5/12/2017 93 Points Tasted aften 1,5h decanting. Earthy and deep notes on the nose. Dark berries and forest-like nature. Beautifully developed soft tannins. Rich and mouthfilling. Some vanilla notes, deep dark forest fruit. Also some spice. Quite robust, in a good way.

Great Price! last 6 cases!!
Super popular over achiever!
2014 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reg $69.99 Sale $39.97
W&S 92 Wine & Spirits Claire Fabre turned out a bright, vivacious Chateauneuf-du-Pape from her vineyards, 37 acres devoted mainly to old vines, some over 100 years old. It tastes of red raspberries and black plums, mint, herbs and earth. The tannins are firm yet elastic, like long, lean muscles, the wine approachable now yet capable of aging well over the next five to ten years.
RP 91 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2014 Chateauneuf du Pape is a classic blend of 75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 5% Cinsault. Notes of sweet kirsch, currants, garrigue and while pepper all emerge from this medium-bodied, elegant and balanced Chateauneuf du Pape that shows the more forward, mid-weight style of the vintage. It has class and elegance, but I suspect it’s best consumed in its first decade or so.

60% gone and selling briskly!
Last Week on Sale!
These Rose's represent 4 of the top 10 in the market!
Half Way through "best 4 Rose's available" don't miss em! Approx 10-15cs left of each
2017 Château Puech-Haut - Puech Haut Prestige Rose Reg $21.99 Sale $19.97
Jeb Dunnuck: 91 Points: “The 2017 Prestige Rosé is another beautiful rosé from this estate. Spice, underbrush, cherries, citrus blossom and beautiful minerality all emerge from the glass and it’s rich, yet also fresh and crisp. It's a food rosé to drink over the coming year. It’s a blend of 60/40 Grenache and Cinsault aged in tank."

92pts & Beautiful Package!
2017 Domaine Lafage 'Miraflors' Rose 2017 Reg $17.99 Sale $15.97
Jeb Dunnuck 92 “The 2017 Miraflors Rosé is another beauty that's loaded with fresh, crisp, vibrant strawberry and raspberry fruit. Clean, pure, textured and elegant on the palate, with gorgeous purity, it's a rocking rosé that does everything right. The blend is 70% Mourvèdre and 30% Grenache Gris brought up all in tank. Hats off to vigneron Jean-Marc Lafage for another smoking good rosé!“~J.D.

Tavel is an all-Rose appellation on the right bank of the Southern Rhone valley.
This offering is among the most medaled from the region at a fraction of the price of it’s peers!
2017 Lafond, Jean-Pierre & Pascal Tavel Roc-Epine Rosé Reg Price $21.99 Sale $17.97 (cs in stock & will sell out fast!)
This is a certified organic rose from France’s only dedicated rose appellation, Tavel. Grown on rocky sand and limestone vineyards, this wine is fermented using indigenous yeasts and aged in stainless steel. 60% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 20% Clairette, Picpoul, Bourbolenc and Mourvedre.
New!! Chateau Pesquie 'Cuvee Terrasses' Rose 2017 Reg $15.99 Sale $12.97
Jeb Dunnuck 90 “The 2017 Terrasses Rosé sports a Provencal salmon color as well as terrific notes of orange blossom, hints of cherries, spices, and a distinct saltiness that keeps you coming back to the glass. Clean, beautifully made and vibrant, it’s an outstanding Rosé to drink over the coming 6-12 months"

Dads & Grads!! Blitz Sale!!
*Extremely rare 20yr Canadian Rye!
Leather wrapped package! Fathers Day is coming!
New: Pendleton 20yr Directors Reserve Canadian Whiskey Reg $139.99 Sale $99.97
Why are we $30-$40 less than everyone else?? We have no idea? 6gone 18 left (gorgeous)btls in stock
Within every bottle of Pendleton Directors’ Reserve you´ll taste a story that embodies the lore and legacy of the Pendleton Round-Up – an iconic symbol of rodeo heritage.This amazing blended Rye Whiskey is aged for twenty years, and from the very first sip you´ll find it was definitely worth the wait. Made with pure, glacier-fed spring water from Oregon’s Mt. Hood which allows for the unadorned, warm notes of oak, cinnamon and rye to dance across your palate. Add a little water or an ice cube and youll find the whiskey opens up with orange spice, vanilla and caramel, followed by a mature and mellow finish.This is an exceptional whisky that deserves to be showcased. The bottle is wrapped in a leather sleeve with tooling crafted by third-generation saddle maker Randy Severe, whose family has made custom saddles for nearly 70 years. Enjoy neat to truly savor the inextinguishable soul of the American West. The beauty of the Pendleton 20 year is its straightforward drinkability. Canadian whisky when it's unadulterated can taste much like a lighter version of American rye whiskey, but in this case it's mellower and less spicy. There's nothing hiding beneath the surface here. It's a smooth, satisfying, and seductively simple whiskey. Whereas Scotch and Bourbons are often prized for their power, I would say the beauty of the Pendleton is in its ease. It glides over the palate effortlessly, while still maintaining spice from the oak and richness from the two decades in wood.
Also:
Glenmorangie 10yr Old Original Single Malt Scotch Reg $44.99 WineStreet Happy Summer Savings $34.97
*the undisputed champion of Value Highland Malts! Our #1 selling single malt!

The Macallan 12yr Old Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Reg $69.99 WineStreet Happy Summer Savings $59.97

The Macallan 12yr Old Sherry Cask Think Big! Great Gift Idea! Very Limited 8btls only 1.75 liter $139.97!!!
*We found more! No longer made and inventories are drying up! Our 2nd largest selling Single Malt

Four Rose’s Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon Reg $46.99 Blitz Sale $34.97
*2017 Spirit of the Year! Easily the best value in Kentucky Bourbon!

New! Tres Agaves Bianco Tequila !! Reg $29.99 Blitz Sale $19.97
Pure Mature Agave Flavor! Best in class by a mile!!

New! Reyka Vodka (Iceland) 1.75!! Reg $39.99 Sale $29.97

New(So Good)! Sugar Island Spiced Rum!! Reg $19.99 Sale $17.97
92 Proof !! Why pay the same for the 70proof Captain, when real pirates want proof!

New(So Good)! Sugar Island Cocunut Rum!! Reg $19.99 Sale $17.97
80 Proof !! Bursting with Coconut flavor and so many uses, make your tropical drinks come alive

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68 calories, all natural, not sweet, the best buy a wide margin!
Mikes Lemonade & Variety 12Pkcans &btls /12oz Others $17.99 Happy Summer Savings $13.97
A hot weekend without Mikes: No way, especially at this price!
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Ciders are flying, new Rose is hot! Tip:spike with a little Bison Grass Vodka: Oh My!

Hot! White Claw Variety 12Pk/12oz Cans Others $19.99 Happy Summer Savings $14.47
*Get all three flavors of White Claw (Natural Lime, Black Cherry & Ruby Grapefruit) the refreshing, spiked, sparkling water with a hint of natural fruit in one convenient mix pack!

Hot! Truly Variety Citrus or Berry 12pk/12oz Cans Others $19.99 Happy Summer Savings $14.47
5% Alc./Vol., 100 calories, 1g sugars, Gluten Free * Citrus: Variety Lineup 3 cans each Colima Lime, Sicilian Blood Orange, Lemon & Yuzu, and Grapefruit & Pomelo.
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On Fire! Insight Brewing Mpls Minnesota!
Your Choice of 8 styles: Reg $9.99 Sale $6.97 (4pk/16oz)
Quench that thirst: +2 new seasonals:
A VISIT TO MY CRAZY AUNT: Gin & Tonic Style Ale!!
Crazy Aunt is an ale brewed with juniper, coriander, lime juice, and tonic water. We’ve pushed the limits with this beer and brewed it to taste just like a gin & tonic, and we’re introducing it as the perfect seasonal to quench your thirst on a warm Minnesota summer day.
THE MISADVENTURES OF MY ROWDY UNCLE: MOSCOW MULE STYLE ALE
Brewed to taste just like a Moscow Mule, this beer shouts “GINGER” on the nose with a light, fresh citrus lime balancing out the ginger in the flavor. Poured straight into the pint or over ice, this beer tastes best in the sunshine and warm weather.

Get more than you bargained for
with these new offers from France
Our first Outstanding 2015 Bordeaux Value! But only 7cases in stock!
2015 Clos du Roy, Fronsac Reg $21.99 $17.97
92-93 James Suckling This shows finesse and depth with dark berry and dark chocolate character. Full body, integrated tannins. On it. Barrel Sample: 92-93 Points
RP 92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2015 Clos du Roy has an earthy, briary-scented bouquet with great definition and personality. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, good body and is very well balanced, the finish offering blackberry and bilberry notes with a touch of sea salt. This is a great Fronsac wine in the making - one I look forward to tasting in bottle.
JD 90 Jeb Dunnuck The 2015 Clos Du Roy is made with guidance from Michel Rolland and sports a deep ruby/purple color as well as youthful notes of black cherries, strawberries, spring flowers, and lead pencil. With medium-bodied richness, solid mid-palate concentration, integrated acidity, give this impressive Fronsac a few years in the cellar and drink over the following decade or more. Rating: 90+

2015 is a spectacular vintage for Red Burgundy: Even the simple Bourgogne excel as a result
Classic and powerful: 2015 Faiveley Bourgogne Pinot Noir Reg $25.99 Sale $17.97
91pts James Suckling Bright and fruity with strawberry and orange-peel aromas that follow through to a medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish. Crisp and clean. Excellent Bourgogne red. A beautiful ruby color. This wine has pleasant, fresh, red-fruit aromas on the nose, which we find again on the palate. It has a rich and very ripe substance, with fine and round tannins. This is a very well-structured and pleasing wine. Serve with pork, grilled red meats and creamy cheeses. Bright, with cherry, currant, sweet smoke and spice notes, this red is light and vibrant. Leaves a mouthwatering impression on the finish.
A true representation of the 2015 vintage, this gem is sourced from vineyards spread throughout the terroirs of the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise. Classic red Burgundy here, folks, with a bright citrus-tinged profile and crisp cherry and berry fruit. This is an absolute "must" to experience with food.
Wow the 2015 vintage shines through on this one! Hard to believe it’s a Bourgogne. Has the rich middle of the 2015 vintage, but surprising power and minerality. If I would have to guess more similar to a Nuits St George! Excellent value for the classic Burgundy lover!
Modest nose of garden berries. Soft fruit on the palate. Fresh. Nice young pinot. Great value. A beautiful ruby color. This wine has pleasant, fresh, red-fruit aromas on the nose, which we find again on the palate. It has rich and very ripe substance, with fine round tannins. It’s a very well-structured and pleasing wine.

Soft & Elegant: 2015 Bouchard Bourgogne Pinot Noir Reserve Reg $21.99 Sale $17.97
This is a sensational wine and a superb value in authentically textured and scented red Burgundy. The venerable Bouchard negociant has fashioned a deeply colored, fleshy, and generous 2015 Bourgogne rouge. A bright, translucent ruby color, Bouchard’s 2015 Reserve casts a dazzling bouquet of black raspberries, wild cherries, game, and sandalwood. Packed with fruit yet deft on the palate, the wine’s tangy core of black raspberry fruit fuses with complex suggestions of wood spice, fruitwood smoke, and Burgundian earthiness. Complex and satisfying far beyond its modest price tag, Bouchard’s 2015 Reserve finishes long, pure, and transparent with raspberry, cassis, and cured meat notes backed by savory tannins and vibrant acidity. Enjoy now and over the coming five years

Soft & Elegant: 2016 Bouchard Bourgogne Blanc Reg $21.99 Sale $17.97
The 2016 Bourgogne Blanc: Elegant Burgundy at a great price. is a blend of fruit from Rully, Meursault, and Haut Cotes de Nuit, this delicious Bourgogne Blanc has a nose of white flesh fruits (peach, pear). In the mouth, it expresses its fruity flavors on a smooth structure. A "northern style" with acidity, crispyness and lemon in the leading role. I’m a fan of the White Burgundy (Chardonnay grape) it’s crisp, and certainly lighter than its Oaked kinfolk. Easy mineral taste with well balanced fruit. The finish is dry with a hint of spices.

Forget Pouilly Fuisse! Vire Clesse is the real Value in Macon Chardonnay! Try Me!
2016 Chatenay “Vire Clesse” Terroir Quintaine Reg $24.99 Sale $19.97
The nose unfurls cleanly with acacia, hawthorn, white peaches and apple blossoms. On the palate, the concentrated limestone-grown Chardonnay flavors are seasoned with mouth watering minerality, and the finish goes on forever - with fresh, electrifying acidity, that will preserve the wine and allow it to ripen in a cool cellar for several more years. The vineyards are 100% Chardonnay in the Commune of Quintaine, a special “climat” of Clessé and are over 60 years old Producers like the Janins, are part of the tiny minority of grower-producers in Macon that hand harvest and barrel ferment ( less than 2% of Macon wines are made this way). Their wines are selected and produced according to each terroir. The wines are blended from both tank and barrel fermented wines. The production for this Domaine is only 400 cases

Basically a declassified Sancerre!
Top producer and an excellent value!
2017 Henri bourgeois Petit Bourgeois (sauvignon blanc) Reg $17.99 Sale $14.97
Basically declassified Sancerre: Top Notch producer! Remarkably aromatic with pleasant flower and fruit fragrances recalling the flower of the vine and the fruit of the Sauvignon. On the palate it reveals a freshness and vivacity characteristic of grapes harvested at good maturity. Citrus, apple and gooseberry aromas with hints of passion fruit are often found in this lively and bright wine. Here is an excellent aperitif that is also outstanding with fish, seafood and certain white meats. Enjoy Petit Bourgeois with a halibut steak in lemon butter, a kingfish carpaccio, some grilled white fish or a Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese.

Great Sancerre!
Gunflint, Peach & White Grapefruit!
Another wine that had been traditional summer fare are the powerful fresh Sauvignon Blanc's from the Loire Valley in France. Again the demand Sancerre & Pouilly Fume has exploded and as a very general rule the fresher the better. 2016 was a disaster in Sancerre and many vines were damaged, as a result supplies are quite tight. We have been buying this Andre Neveu Sancerre for as long as I can remember and it is one of the best wines and best values available. Only 20 cases came into the market (we usually bought more than that) and we managed to hog 10 of them that will not be around long. We will hunt for more, but a bird in the hand!

2017 Domaine Andre Neveu Sancerre Le Grand Fricambault Silex Silex Reg $32.99 Sale $27.97
From the sauvignon grape whose vines are planted on the Sancerre hillside, a terroir composed exclusively of Silex. This Chavignol-based estate makes only single vineyard wines, this one from a steep hill laced with "Silex" - the unique quartz and flint soils that give gunflint aromas and lots of cut. It's delicious and fun to drink, with an attractive core of white peach and white grapefruit and a bit of grass with generous, zesty, flint and citrus zest accents. Not quite racy, but plenty of cut. A winner! Vinification is carried out in temperature controlled inox tanks. it shows mineral typicity, and its particular “gun flint” taste over several years. Best served chilled (10-12°C). It goes well with oysters, shellfish, and goat_x0092_s cheese, such as the famous “Crottin de Chavignol”.

2017 Domaine Andre Neveu Sancerre Rose Le Grand Fricambault Silex Reg $29.99 Sale $24.97
Classic Sancerre rosé. Pale salmon-hued with subtle fruit and flinty mineral undertones. This is a clear, pale salmon color wine, a pretty rosé. Delicate red-berry fruit aromas, fresh, subtle raspberries and strawberries, lead into a flavor of tart red berries, very dry, snappy acidity and a crisp, minerally “rainwater” quality in a crisp flavor that adds a touch of Meyer lemon as it lasts and lasts. Made from 100% Pinot Noir at a rational 12.5% alcohol, it’s a very good rosé and a versatile food wine. FOOD MATCH: The winery suggests serving it as an aperitif and with salads, cold cuts and grilled meats. I like dry rosé with moderately spicy Asian fare. It was excellent with a Thai-style green curry with green beans, tofu and fresh garden cilantro.

Rombauer Chardonnay
Magnums very limited $69.97 750's $34.97 ($399.99cs)
New 2017 Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc Sale $22.97



Beer for Mom? You Betcha: She'll love these!
Insight Brewing Mpls Minnesota!
Your Choice: Reg $9.99 Sale $6.97 (4pk/16oz)
A VISIT TO MY CRAZY AUNT: Gin & Tonic Style Ale!!
Crazy Aunt is an ale brewed with juniper, coriander, lime juice, and tonic water. We’ve pushed the limits with this beer and brewed it to taste just like a gin & tonic, and we’re introducing it as the perfect seasonal to quench your thirst on a warm Minnesota summer day.
THE MISADVENTURES OF MY ROWDY UNCLE: MOSCOW MULE STYLE ALE
Brewed to taste just like a Moscow Mule, this beer shouts “GINGER” on the nose with a light, fresh citrus lime balancing out the ginger in the flavor. Poured straight into the pint or over ice, this beer tastes best in the sunshine and warm weather.

Sip Sip Hooray Rosé,
Rose wines, especially these nuanced recommendations, are the perfect Mother's Day gift. With lower amounts of alcohol and tannin, high acidity and loads of bright fruit, it is hard to go wrong with a few bottles of nice rosé on hand. If the mothers in your life have eyes for aesthetics, they will also appreciate the beauty that rosé brings to your table. Pick up a few bottles of rosé, give them a nice chill and celebrate your mother May 13. Positive proof you’re the thoughtful person she taught you to be.

A couple of nice days and our pile of the "best 4 Rose's available" has been reduced dramatically, don't miss em!
2017 Château Puech-Haut - Puech Haut Prestige Rose Reg $21.99 Sale $19.97
Jeb Dunnuck: 91 Points: “The 2017 Prestige Rosé is another beautiful rosé from this estate. Spice, underbrush, cherries, citrus blossom and beautiful minerality all emerge from the glass and it’s rich, yet also fresh and crisp. It's a food rosé to drink over the coming year. It’s a blend of 60/40 Grenache and Cinsault aged in tank."

92pts & Beautiful Package!! 2017 Domaine Lafage 'Miraflors' Rose 2017 Reg $17.99 Sale $15.97
Jeb Dunnuck 92 “The 2017 Miraflors Rosé is another beauty that's loaded with fresh, crisp, vibrant strawberry and raspberry fruit. Clean, pure, textured and elegant on the palate, with gorgeous purity, it's a rocking rosé that does everything right. The blend is 70% Mourvèdre and 30% Grenache Gris brought up all in tank. Hats off to vigneron Jean-Marc Lafage for another smoking good rosé!“~J.D.

Tavel is an all-Rosé appellation on the right bank of the Southern Rhone valley.
This offering is among the most medaled from the region at a fraction of the price of it’s piers!
2017 Lafond, Jean-Pierre & Pascal Tavel Roc-Epine Rosé Reg Price $21.99 Sale $17.97 (30cs in stock & will sell out fast!)
This is a certified organic rose from France’s only dedicated rose appellation, Tavel. Grown on rocky sand and limestone vineyards, this wine is fermented using indigenous yeasts and aged in stainless steel. 60% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 20% Clairette, Picpoul, Bourbolenc and Mourvedre.

New!! Chateau Pesquie 'Cuvee Terrasses' Rose 2017 Reg $15.99 Sale $13.97
Jeb Dunnuck 90 “The 2017 Terrasses Rosé sports a Provencal salmon color as well as terrific notes of orange blossom, hints of cherries, spices, and a distinct saltiness that keeps you coming back to the glass. Clean, beautifully made and vibrant, it’s an outstanding Rosé to drink over the coming 6-12 months"



None better than these!
Tasted and flipped over WineStreet!
New & Very excited!
Hot Don't miss! Surrounded by Cult producers on the Sonoma Coast!
Fort Ross: Pisoni Winemaker!!!
2013 Fort Ross FRV Pinot Noir Reg $55 Sale $39.97 (limited)
94pts EW: The Fort Ross FRV pinot noir is a rarity from California – elegant, graceful, and varietally correct. The Fort Ross FRV pinot noir ($52, sample, 13.8%) is elegant and, in its elegance, spectacular. It’s not what one expects from California pinot nor, given the excesses of many of the best selling labels. It somehow combines New World freshness with a little Burgundian complexity, so that each part of the wine complements the other and the whole is greater than the parts. It’s balance where balance is too often lacking. Look for forest floor aromas (not too funky), plus dark red fruit and baking spice flavors, and soft, refined tannins. The tannins, as well as the exquisitely judicious use of oak, might be the most impressive achievements. This is a California pinot noir made to express pinot noir from Fort Ross’ Sonoma terroir instead of making it to get 94 points, the soil and the climate be damned.

Highly recommended.
Ready to drink now, and probably won’t age for more than several years.
Enjoy it with anything pinot noir–related, from roast lamb to salmon And given its grace, by itself.
2013 Fort Ross Pinot Noir "Symposium" Fort Ross Vineyard Reg $55 Sale $39.97 (limited)
Showstopper!! Enticing aromas of bright black raspberry, blueberry, plum and violet with notes of baking spices and forest floor. Lush and complex flavors of raspberry, strawberry, black cherry and dark plum with layers of sassafras spice, earth, white mushroom and minerals on the long, persistent finish. It is a showstopper with mouthwatering structure, and balance with a lush mid-palate and controlled tannins.
92pts WW: Showing more density than many Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs, the active, bright, and black-fruited 2013 Fort Ross Symposium exhibits fine and enticing layers on the palate. The wine's deep flavors pair it well with seared lamb chops. (Tasted: August 21, 2017, San Francisco, CA)

2012 Fort Ross "Pinotage" Fort Ross Vineyard Reg $45 Sale $34.97 $399.99 cs
92pts WW: This dark ruby hued Pinotage is a bold and well-balanced wine with notes of dark fruit, blackberry, and plum which together with its herb and vanilla overtones carry it through a very long finish

2015 Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery • Chardonnay Fort Ross Vineyard Reg $45 Sale $34.97 $399.99 cs (Limited)
94pts Wine Advocate The 2015 Chardonnay Fort Ross Vineyard sports an intensely tropical nose of pineapple and passion fruit over suggestions of honeyed peaches, ginger and baking bread. Medium-bodied and elegantly fruited in the mouth, there are a lot of understated layers to excite the palate and it finishes long and savory/yeasty. Only 239 cases were produced.