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make your holidays shine! what a incredible bottle of syrah, you'd be hard pressed to find a better syrah at this price!! we bought a pallet of this about a year ago, and we have about 10 cases left!! Sadly the wine is no longer produced by smith wooton! 2006 Smith Wooton "Tanners" Syrah! reg $34.99 move em out sale $19.97 It's a smack in the face! The Smith Wooton 2006 Syrah erupts with bright, intoxicating aromas of cherry and strawberry candies the moment you open a bottle. Lively red fruits cascade throughout your whole experience and linger on the finish with impressions of a fresh, homemade raspberry jam. This wine is a shining example of a fruit-forward style that beautifully balances very subtle oak spices and clean, focused acidity. This Syrah's own fruitness would pair well with the earthiness of mushrooms, wild rice and game. he grapes come from Tanner Vineyard in Calaveras County, CA. The vineyard lies on a rocky, south facing slope with great drainage and long sun exposure at an elevation of 2,000 feet. Growers Dick and Ron Tanner and their families tend their vineyard and know each micro-climate intimate. Grown with Sustainable agricultural practices. Production is limited. Food Pairing: Wild game, mushrooms, wild rice, creamy cheeses. Production: 275 cases Consumer notes from Cellar Tracker! 6/3/2013 92 pts Juicy and yummy! 1/14/2013 90 pts Nice combo of fruit and earth with pepper, blueberries, blackberries and spices. Medium finish. 5/23/2012 89 pts Nose of black fruit, tapanade, pepper. On the palate, boyseberry, blueberry, black olive, pepper. Nice finish, little bit of heat. Excellent. 2008 Saint Jean du Barroux L’Argile Reg $29.99 Move em out sale $19.97 No Robert Parker rating for 2008 (2007 Vintage 95 RP : 2009 Vintage 94 RP) 93 Points!!: Rhone Report: A rock solid '08 and a wine that will compete with the best of the vintage, the 2008 Saint Jean du Barroux Cotes du Ventoux l'Argile is a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Carignan, and 5% Cinsault, fermented with close to one-third stem inclusion, that was aged all in concrete and tank. It exhibits an elegant, finesse driven style with small red berries, flowers, white pepper, and sappy garrigue-like characteristics flowing to a medium-bodied, seamless palate that has integrated acidity, very fine tannin, and loads of minerality on the finish. Approachable and ready to go, this will continue to shine for another 4-6 years or so. - Age of vines: 40 years. Aged 18 months in oak tank and neutral oak The the 2008 l'Argile offers fresh blackberries and raspberries backed by cocoa powder, cured meat, lavender, mineral and some licorice notes. The soft velvety tannins flow effortlessly across your palate leading into the long chewy finish. L’Argile translates to “clay”, in reference to the soil type for this wine. The final blend consists of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Carignan and 5% Cinsault. (Best 2013-2020) 90-91 POINTS IWR 90 points Wine Spectator Web Only 2013 : Mature now, leading off with incense and black tea notes, with a still-fleshy core of blackberry and black cherry fruit. Features a graphite edge on the finish. Drink now. –JM Le Barroux is a small Provencal town located in the heart of the Vaucluse. Its twelfth century castle overhangs the stone-built village houses and picturesque alleys. In between the two famous mountains, the Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, le Barroux is renowned as being an excellent tourist site, providing a magnificent scenic point of view. Nature surrounds the village, forests and fruit trees, intermingled with vines which paint a varying landscape of changing colors. The small estate vineyardsof Saint Jean du Barroux extend over 15 hectares of the hillside, at an elevation of between 300 to 400 meters. It consists of 11 hectares of vines and 4 hectares of fruit trees and forest, on alternating terraces and slopes. Owner and winemaker Philippe Gimel is the heart and soul of this tiny project, working the vineyards by hand in harmony with the environment. 2000 Rocche dei Manzoni Barolo Vigna d'la Roul Reg $90.00 move em out sale $29.97 Loads of coffee, espresso and toasted oak, with lots of ripe fruit at the same time. Full-bodied with lots of velvety tannins and caressing texture. Some might say there is too much new oak but it holds together well. A bold wine. Best after 2008. Rated 93pts by The Wine Spectator. Notes from Cellar Tracker! 3/20/2013 94 Points a classic dense barolo with a complex flavor profile. it opened up after about 40 minutes and was a pleasure to drink. not a light or low end effort. The Roul opened with an earthly nose to flavors of dried cherry, tar, and licorice. The wine has nice mouthfeel and had aged beautifully. The tannins had integrated nicely with the fruit over the years and the result is nothing short of pure pleasure. Maybe one of the best bottles of the Roul that I have had. The vineyard sits next to the winery on a steep hill that faces south. The wine begs to be drunk with red meat and cheese. This is everything a barolo should be. Guiseppe Albertino is an extraordinary winemaker who goes largely unrecognized because his name is not on the "door" 12/5/2012 93 Points Decanted and waited 30 min - continues to improve with time in bottle and glass	2010 Chateau Pesquie, Quintessence, Ventoux Reg $29.99 Move em out sale $19.97 This Ventoux producer has hit a number of high notes particularly over the last few vintages on a few of their cuvees. They have pulled Wine Advocate ‘93s’ on the 2005, 2007, and 2009 versions of this wine, their top cuvee. We see no reason this wine won’t finish in the money as well. It is delicious, though perhaps the most polished version of Quintessence we can recall. From 50-year-old vines, this blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache sees a year in oak, 50% of which is new. It leans towards black fruits in its flavor profile as the big dose of Syrah would lead you to expect. But the polished, almost Burgundian texture and elegance in this effort comes as a surprise. Proprietors Paul and Edith Claudiere make this cuvee only in the best vintages and from the oldest parcels, but this particular version is as impressive as any we can recall and displays a white table cloth personna we don’t usually associate with something from the Ventoux. For what it is, it’s a deal as well. This wine is a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache (40-50 years old) sourced from vines at 230-260 meters on soils of sand and pebbles on clay and limestone. Maceration lasts three weeks followed by aging for one year in 60% new and 40% one to two-year old oak barrels. Alcohol 15%. The color is a medium+ ruby garnet. The light to medium strength nose bears dense aromas which lurk, waiting for age. In the mouth this wine is savory with heavy flavors, Christmas spice custard, and soft, dark notes. This is a bigger wine which starts supple but a chassis-like supporting structure comes out. Towards the finish it becomes a little inky with some spicy red fruit, rather fine drying tannins, and some warmth in the aftertaste. ***(*) Now-2025. 1998 Rocche dei Manzoni Barolo Vigna d'la Roul Reg $90.00 move em out sale $29.97 Obtained with 100% Nebbiolo grapes from the vineyard located at Manzoni Soprani, this wine is named after the huge oak tree in the middle of the estate. It is ruby red in color; it has a rich and persistent perfume, with violet, withered rose and goudron scents. The palate is full bodied with austere tannins. It is doubtless the most vigorous wine of Manzoni's range. Made of a limestone and clay soil, these vineyards create wines with a great structure and an exceptional longevity, capable of still stupefying after a long period of refinement. When young these wines have a very accentuated and rough tannin with sour and persistent scents. Notes from Cellar Tracker! 6/4/2013 Purchased by the glass at North End Grill, I am not sure how long the bottle had been open, but open from the start, more fruit forward, but not heavy and not too tannic, perhaps not classic, but it went really well with the roasted chicken, very quaffable and drinking well now 6/3/2013 91 Points A dark rose ruby red. Bright and nicely acidic with rich plum, sweet cherry, and tart currant. Long and lively (not at all weighty), closing with a sense of ground. Still holding pretty well. The real Italian King of the White Wines! 2011 Ascheri Gavi di Gavi Reg $21.99 Move em out Sale $9.97 Gavi, made from the light-skinned Cortese grape, is becoming hugely popular lately. Everyone who tastes Gavi seems to love it; it's a can't-miss wine for anyone looking for something new in a white. Gavi can be just about the most refreshing of Italian white wines with clear lemon, ripe apple and pear fruit, and an underlying stoney character. A super summer white to serve chilled with light meals, Ascheri's Gavi is easily one of the best in the land. So put it in the fridge for an hour and enjoy on its own or complimenting a wild mushroom risotto. - Gavi di Gavi is a superb wine, easy on the pallet. Just beautiful especially with a lovely fish This wine has a delicate pale straw colour with highlights of green. The fragrant fresh nose displays notes of a floral, green fruit character with a minerally undertone. The palate mirrors the nose with its fresh and delicate approach, dry and balanced this wine has a good length. This is a beautifully lush style of Gavi with vibrant fruit made in a modern style but completely unoaked. It is a rare Italian white wine, in that you can sip on it before dinner as well as enjoying it throughout your meal. Once the standard bearer for Italian white wines Gavi from Piedmont ruled the markets in the 1960’s & 70’s. Gavi lost traction in the 80’s & 90’s due to competition from the crisp, racy, fresh wines coming from Fruili, Trentino and Alto Adige. In the last ten years however, the region has reasserted itself as a white wine power making wines in a variety of styles from light and crisp to fuller bodied. Astor currently has so many lovely Gavi’s in stock that it’s hard to pick out a favorite. It’s got a bright citrusy nose and lush tangy fruit on the palate with a touch of minerality, nice acidity and a hint of almond on the finish. It also has a rich mouth feel that sets it apart from the others on the shelf. It would be easy to sit down and drink a bottle of this by itself or as an apéritif. The popular white of Austria has become popular & pricey! Not any more Good Value! 10 cases only! Schwarzbock Gruner Veltliner Kirchberg 2010 Reg $18.99 Move em out sale $8.97 Characteristics: Grown in the sandstone of Hagenbrunn near Vienna, this is a nimble Grüner Veltliner both mineral, limey, nearly hoppy in fragrance but then crisp over the palate with apples, citrus, and cool stony minerality. Though bright this is balanced with a polished texture part creamy part burnished. I love this; for its appetizing 12% alcohol, for its thrust, for its presence, for its LITER format, for all the charming food pairings one could dream of, for being among the best values in Grüner Veltliner to be found. Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, April 2013 90 pts Wine Enthusiast Coming from two vineyards, here is a full-bodied and rich wine that employs spice as well as fresh green fruit flavors. Touched by herbs, asparagus and textured with apple skins, this is a complex wine for aging for a year. Screwcap.
YOU MISSED BLACK FRIDAY AMAZING DEALS! BUT THESE ARE STILL GREAT OFFERS! 2009 Maison Blanche, Médoc Reg $29.99 Sale $24.99 91 points Wine Spectator : 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. Stéphane Derenoncourt consulting here. Best from 2012 through 2019. (3/ 2012) The blend for the 2009 Chateau Maison Blanche is 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc. The Cabernet Franc is usually not included in this wine but was in 2009 because it came in so perfectly.This wine is stunningly delicious... blackberries and toasty oak abound. Will cellar well for five-plus years. Fresh and vibrant The Médoc region is on the left side of Bordeaux’s Gironde estuary, and that means this wine is made primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Everything’s very much in order: a hint of herbal leafiness, black berry, tea, flavour, texture and finish all bouncing around happily. Cellar-worthy, or knock it back tonight with beef. The Château Maison Blanche name and architectural profile were renowned 19th century beacons. Old editions of the Feret Guide (the “Bordeaux wine bible”) place the estate among the most famous of the 19th-century Crus Bourgeois. In 1998, Patrick Bouey bought Château Maison Blanche at the same time as Chateau Lestruelle. He appreciated the incredible potential of this northern Medoc terroir and invested heavily in modernizing the vineyards. Pruning, trellising and other cultivation methods are assessed and revised with strict adherence to soil balance principles. A new thermoregulated fermenting room is also being introduced. Stéphane Derenoncourt has been dubbed the “world’s hottest winemaker”by Wine Spectator magazine. The firm he founded, Vignerons Consultants, works with more than 90 wineries around the world, including in the USA Boxwood Winery in Virginia and Rubicon Estate in California. More than 100 wineries a year contact the firm to try to hire him and his team. He incorporates both organic and biodynamic viticulture into his techniques. His approach, at the core, is based on the fundamental concept that a wine gets its richness and personality from the micro-terroir it comes from 2009 Chateau de Reignac “Bordeaux Superior Reg $30 Sale $24.99 “Gold Medal”: Concours Agricole Paris “Silver Medal”: Concours de Bordeaux Vins d’Acquitane Château de Reignac sits atop the highest point in the parish of Saint Loubes, overlooking a 135-hectare clay and gravel rise that includes a single 80-hectare block of vines. The original château was built by Seigneur Baude de Peyron in the 16th century. It was remodeled in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the late 1800s, a central courtyard was added that features his signature wrought iron railings and in 1868, a remarkable greenhouse was designed by Gustave Eiffel. The present owners, Yves and Stephanie Vatelot, purchased Reignac in 1990 and have worked continuously ever since to restore the estate to its former glory while introducing numerous innovations. The world-renowned Michel Rolland is their consulting oenologist. Soil : Clay-gravel rises. Appellation : Bordeaux Supérieur. Grape varieties : 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon et 5% Cabernet franc Density : 6,000 vines per hectare. Viticulture: Bud pruning, hand picking into small baskets and sorting both befor and after destermming. Vinification: Cold maceration prior to fermentation. Traditional alcoholic fermentation white wine run off while still warm. Ageing: 100 % in French oak barrels for 12 months. "Reignac is the standard bearer for what can be achieved by a passionate proprietor who cuts yields to a minimum, and does everything right in the cellar. Reignac is the leading candidate for the finest generic Bordeaux produced year in and year out. It can compete favorably with classified growths..."- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate AN UNBELIEVABLE CHARDONNAY FIRST EVER RELEASE FROM BERINGER! WE BOUGHT EVERY CASE AVAILABLE! LOAD UP ON THIS INCREDIBLE DEAL! A brilliant example of Chardonnay, it comes across as a first-growth Chassagne-Montrachet or Meursault. R. PARKER! 2012 Beringer "Luminus" Chardonnay Reg $40 Sale $34.97 93 POINTS ROBERT PARKER The Wine Advocate A 100% barrel-fermented, relatively new offering is the 2012 Chardonnay Luminus, which is made from Dijon clones from the Oak Knoll appellation. A brilliant example of Chardonnay, it comes across as a first-growth Chassagne-Montrachet or Meursault. Aromas of honeysuckle, hazelnut and buttered citrus are followed by a medium-bodied white with admirable fruit intensity, decent acidity and nicely integrated wood. This cuvee is put through partial rather than full malolactic, and that appears to preserve a lot of vibrancy and freshness. The Distinction Series wines, which include Quantum Red Blend, Luminus Chardonnay and Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet, all have a unique story about what makes each one special - from remarkable vineyard expression to master blending expertise, these wines epitomize elegance. Beringer Luminus is an elegant, balanced Chardonnay that reflects the unique terroir of the Oak Knoll district and is noted by its distinct focus. Oak Knoll is located in the cool southern region of Napa Valley, Big Ranch Road, with shallow, gravelly soil of low fertility. The vineyard produces Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Noir with full, rich flavors and excellent structure. About the Wine: Meaning “light” in Latin, Luminus naturally represents the radiance of this Chardonnay. Like the brightness and purity that the name conjures, Chardonnay from the Oak Knoll district is known for its uncommon focus. Laurie has always admired the Chardonnay from our Big Ranch Vineyard for its elegance and balance, and the 2012 vintage marks the debut of this distinctive wine. About the Vineyard: Luminus is a single vineyard Chardonnay from Beringer’s Big Ranch Vineyard, located in the Oak Knoll AVA. Located on the valley floor and at the southern end of the Napa Valley, Big Ranch is an ideal location for this style of Chardonnay owing to the cooling influence of the San Pablo Bay, preserving nice acidity and minerality in the grapes. A selection of Burgundian clones which showed excellent early development provide an elegant complexity and fruit weight to the blend. About the Vintage: The 2012 vintage began with textbook conditions that continued through much of Harvest. Spring bud break was ideal with steady flowering and even fruit set. A lengthy stretch of warm days and cool nights during the summer months allowed for optimal ripeness to develop in the grapes and an exceptional quality overall. Winemaking: Each Chardonnay lot was kept separate throughout the aging process. After sending the fruit directly to press, winemaker Laurie Hook fermented the juice in seasoned French oak barrels (20 percent new). She chose to stir the lees every other week to integrate the subtle oak notes and develop a polished texture. Laurie focused on showcasing the unique characteristics of Oak Knoll Chardonnay at the highest level, and achieved that with the final blend made after 9 months of aging in barrels. Additional Information: The 2012 Luminus has a striking purity of fruit, and showcases bright citrus characteristics and a beautiful minerality. It has a robust acidity, notes of lemon pith, almond extract, and a silky, elegant texture NEW RELEASE! IS THIS THE GREATEST "CRISTAL" EVER! LOWEST PRICE EVER! 2006 LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL CHAMPAGNE REG $299.99 SALE $219.97 The much anticipated 2006 Roederer Cristal has arrived! This all estate-grown Champagne is from the chalkiest parts of the largest family holding of vines in the entire region. Mostly from old, mid-slope vines, the 2006 is composed of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. This vintage was 20% fermented in oak with weekly lees stirring to give the wine richness, even though there is no malolactic fermentation. The dosage is between eight to ten grams per liter. Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - December 01, 2013 95 Points "Although it is still young, this vintage of Cristal promises great things. There’s an impressive balance between ripe fruit and crisp acidity, rich and food friendly, but also a fine apéritif. Apricot and grape- fruit flavors are round and rich, but with considerable minerality as well." International Wine Cellar - Josh Raynolds - December 01, 2013 95 Points "Light, bright gold. Heady mineral and smoke-accented citrus and orchard fruit aromas, with notes of fig, toasted nuts and sweet butter adding complexity and depth. Powerful, palate-staining poached pear and orange flavors are given spine by a smoky mineral quality, picking up floral and spicecake notes with air. Rich but lively and precise, finishing with superb clarity, power and spicy persistence. Drinking this Champagne now would be a shame given this cuvée's track record for aging." Wine Spectator - Alison Napjus - November 15, 2013 95 Points Collectibles "This elegant version shows beautiful texture and a sense of finesse despite the underlying power of vibrant acidity and smoky minerality. The palate offers a finely layered mesh of blackberry, poached pear, almond pastry, lemon zest and pickled ginger flavors." Of all the super-prestige Champagnes, Cristal is the one that needs the least introduction. Except that few people seem to realise that behind the image of bling lies an extraordinary wine with an extraordinary genesis. Created for Czar Alexander 2nd as a unique, one-customer product, Cristal has always been blended from grand cru wines from the three best areas of Champagne. It is only made in the best vintages and is often drunk far too young. Production of this super-Roederer is much more limited than some prestige Champagnes and so in the medium to long term has always represented a good investment. 2006 has turned out to be a magic year for Champagnes, though it was a year of very hard work for vignerons. This was particularly true during the cool and rainy August, but - as so often - the crucial month was September, which was warm and dry. The fruit was perfectly ripe and healthy, and had retained acidity often lost in August heat. For the techies, the blend is 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. 20% of the wine is matured on its lees in old oak vats and there is no malolactic. The excitement around this wine is palpable - we urge you not to miss out. /CW Available November - Absolute Vodka 1.75's Reg $34.98 Sale $29.97 20 cases ONLY! NEW JOHNNIE WALKER PLATINUM T Reg $119.99 sale $99.97 12 BTLS ONLY! PATRON SILVER TEQUILA Reg $42.99 Sale $37.99 Most Popular Gift Tequila!! 60 BTLS ONLY! Glenlivet "12 yr" Single Malt Scotch "GIFT SETS" Reg $39.99 Sale $34.97 (1-50ML 18YR/1-50 ML 15YR INCLUDED!) 120 pks ONLY! NEW! Laphroig "Quarter Cask" Single Malt Scotch Reg $64.99 Sale $49.97 Baileys Irish Cream LIQUER 750ml Reg $19.99 Sale $17.97 Highly Rated! Highly Allocated 1/2 btls 2007 Realm Farella (1/2 btls) Reg $69.99 Sale $59.97 2007 Realm Tempest (1/2 btls) Reg $59.99 Sale $49.97 2007 Axios (1/2 btls) Reg $79.99 Sale $59.97   GET YOUR SPARKLING WINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS NOW! NEW! Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Reg $49.99 Sale $39.97 Roederer Estate Brut Reg $27.99 Sale $19.97 Mumm Napa Valley Cuvee Prestige Brut Reg $21.99 Sale $14.97 2010 LA DAME DE MONTROSE REG $89.99 SALE $79.97 Brad’s take: Montrose is considered the second best estate in St Estephe only eclipsed and not always by Cos d’Estournel. The 2010 Montrose received 97 pts from RP (Cos 95). The second wines of great estates have become of great importance to the Chateau and obviously Montrose has seen the light in this vintage! The growing importance and quality of second wines continues with this wonderful Dame de Montrose. A wealth of bright red and black fruit, aided by the Merlot, combines with hints of spice and ground pepper to provide a rich broad palate. La Dame continues to get better every year. (64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot 94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: One of the best second wines, and possibly the best since the 1990 is the 2010 La Dame de Montrose. This represents 36% of the production and is a blend of two grapes – 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot. A superb second wine, opulent and substantively textured, it shares more in common with a flamboyant, exuberant year such as 2009 than most 2010s. Dense purple, its oodles of fruit, luxurious mouthfeel and terrific finish make it a sleeper of the vintage. It’s a wine to buy in abundant quantities and drink over the next 10-15+ years. (2/ 2013) 17/20 Jancis Robinson 36% of total production. Very deep crimson. Lovely scented top note and then sumptuously round texture. Fresh and lively with good muscles. Excellent balance and really very flattering without being overripe or sweet. It finishes dry and minerally. Fine skeined. Really a very fine wine indeed – well done! 2010 Charmes Chambertin, Vincent Girardin Reg $199.99 Sale $159.97 Red fruit is very much the focus of this classic Pinot Noir. Fresh and floral, light-of-foot yet with great density. Crisp acidity, just ripe soft and powdery tannins, and a touch of vanilla from new oak. There is a blueberry note on the finish that leaves you wanting more. There is such a density of fruit to this wine, combined with a diligence and precision that makes it a classic red Burgundy Farr Vintners, Farr Tasting, January 2012 In contrast to the expressiveness of the prior wine, this is quite restrained with cool and pure dark berry fruit aromas that are liberally laced with sauvage and earth hints. There is a lovely sense of refinement to the pure and intense flavors that are shaped by relatively fine-grained tannins on the balanced and long finish. This is on the juicy and generous side and in that sense it's not really a classic Charmes but this is certainly very pretty and should reward medium-term aging as well. Drink 2022+ Score: 91-93 Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (46), April 2012 true Charmes, according to assistant winemaker Eric Germain): Red-ruby. Cherry, flowers and sweet oak on the nose. A seamless, sappy, fresh wine with terrific sucrosite. Silky and fresh, with no heaviness. In fact, this offers outstanding finesse for Chames. Finishes lively, fresh, firm and long, with a note of chocolate Score: 92-95 Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, January 2012 2009 Chateau Leoville Las Cases Reg $549.99 Sale $449.97 Year: 2009 Region: Saint-Julien Country: France James Suckling: 99+, Wine Spectator: 98, Wine Advocate: 98+, Wine Enthusiast: 98, Jeff Leve: 98, Neil Martin 97, International Wine Cellar: 95+ Red Wine Alcohol by Volume: 13.5% James Suckling: 99+, "This is a crazy nose of tar, currants and blueberries. Blackcurrants galore. The palate is so powerful and rich with super polished yet chewy tannins. An ultra-serious red. Muscular. Try after 2022." (JS) Wine Advocate: 98+, "The 2009 Leoville Las Cases may be the most open-knit and forward Las Cases I have tasted to date. Analytically, it is high in tannin and the alcohol is 13.8%, nearly a record at this estate. This blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc was showing brilliantly at the 2009 tasting I did in Hong Kong and at a later tasting. It boasts an inky/purple color, monumental concentration and lots of sweet, jammy black currant, black cherry and kirsch fruit intermixed with crushed rock and mineral notes. As always, proprietor Jean-Hubert Delon has built a massive wine with exceptional precision, unbelievable purity and aging potential of 40-50 years. I was surprised by the lusciousness of this cuvee on several occasions, and how much more forward it is given the fact that Las Cases can often be forebodingly backward and in need of 10-15 years of cellaring (at age 30, the 1982 is still a baby in terms of development!). The super-concentrated 2009 needs another 5-7 years before additional nuances emerge. This is a brilliant, full-throttle St.-Julien. " (WA) Wine Enthusiast: 98, "A powerful wine, packed with tannins from structured Cabernet fruits. It exudes muscularity, intensity and concentration. The wood element is present. Maybe the final freshness is missing." (WE) Jeff Leve: 98, "This is gorgeously layered with cassis bush, anise, roasted fig and plum reduction notes all framed by very racy espresso and graphite. Very deep and very long, with terrific intensity on the finish thanks to razor cut from the seemingly endless iron spine. With its purity and precision, this mineral-driven Cabernet should cruise for two decades. Best from 2020 through 2035." (WS) "2009 Leoville Las Cases, from a blend of 76% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, and 9% cabernet franc at 13.8 ABV, is deep ruby with purple accents. The alcohol gives no sensation of heat. Scents of boysenberry, tobacco, minerals, earth, cedar, and blackberry jam pop up from the glass. This concentrated wine is the essence of purity. The wine is round, without a single hard edge. The intense finish includes chocolate, boysenberry, blackberry, and blue fruit flavors, which remain on your palate for over a minute. 2009 was the first vintage using the Optical Sorting Machine. Delon said reverse osmosis not utilized every year, but only in select vintages." (JL) Wine Spectator: 98"This is gorgeously layered with cassis bush, anise, roasted fig and plum reduction notes all framed by very racy espresso and graphite. Very deep and very long, with terrific intensity on the finish thanks to razor cut from the seemingly endless iron spine. With its purity and precision, this mineral-driven Cabernet should cruise for two decades. Best from 2020 through 2035." (WS) Neil Martin: 97: Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. Two bottles tasted in different flights. The Chateau Leoville Las-Cases 2009 appears to have closed down a little in recent months. Here, it has a very controlled bouquet with delineated blackberry, wild hedgerow and briary and crushed stone. Later, more Pauillac-like scented emerge - mint and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. It does not quite have the clarity suggested by the aromatics, although there is certainly very good fruit concentration on the dense, almost surly finish. Tasted January 2013 International Wine Cellar: 95+"Brilliant medium ruby. Brooding, medicinal aromas of cassis, blueberry, exotic spices and sexy oak. Large-scaled, dense and deep, with superconcentrated dark fruit and spice flavors given definition by strong acidity. Hugely rich but impeccably balanced Saint-Julien wine with a great, slowly building finish featuring a boatload of harmonious, noble, fully ripe tannins. This endless, subtle wine is at first growth level in 2009." (IWC)
We tasted a pile of em! "A true needle in the haystack under $10.00 Chardonnay" 2012 Meridian Vineyards Chardonnay California Reg $10.99 Sale $6.97 You’re all going to know it very soon that the 2012 growing season for grapes in California is off the charts great, and that’s translating into some extremely great values at the retail level. The chardonnays are coming in right now and the 2102 Meridian from California is no exception! But, there’s something you don’t know is that Meridian was one of the first vineyards, first wineries to plant grapes up and down the Central Coast of California nearly thirty years ago. They are now leveraging that to make superb wine during exceptional growing years, just like this year! They are making wines like this needle in a haystack $9-10.00 Chardonnay, which exhibits a lot of fine wine characteristics! This wine is an absolute masterpiece, it’s hard to do better than this $10.00 Chardonnay from Meridian Vineyards! What makes it so special is the outstanding fruit, it’s absolutely all about the fruit, and what we’re talking about is beautiful apple; tropical fruit flavors; pineapple; melon; a little bit of oak and a little bit of butter in a clean and delightful way! The finish has hints of vanilla, but what really balances it is just enough oak to put this thing into balance. When compared in a blind tasting, many of your friends and family will easily put this wine with the $15.00 – $20.00 Chardonnay. That’s why this wine is so fantastic!	wholesaler says he wants to move it now! We took 100! great off-Dry wine for the holidays! 2011 Sterling Vineyards Aromatic White Vintner's Collection Reg $13.99 Sale $5.97 Chairmans Award Unanimous Gold Medal (2013 Riverside International Wine Competition) Silver Medal (San Francisco Wine Competition 2014!) Exotic aromas of honeysuckle and orange blossom, leading to a bright, off-dry palate brimming with sweet citrus and juicy tangerine flavors. Balanced acidity and wonderfully delicious. We sourced our fruit from several vineyards throughout California, all of which share a similar climate of warm days and cool nights. Up and down California, these wine regions enable the grapes develop rich, ripe flavors under the heat of the sun. In the evening, cool Pacific breezes lower temperatures, allowing the acids to develop alongside the sugars. The resulting grapes show bright fruit flavors, lush texture and good acidity. Recognized for their intense fruit and floral profiles, the aromatic white varietals include grapes such as Muscat, Malvasia, Viognier, Riesling, and Gewurztraminer. Although each is individually stunning on its own, we thought we would combine them to yield a beautiful and complex white wine to wow the senses. Each varietal was fermented individually in stainless steel to accentuate the fruit profile and retain the delicate aromatics. We then tasted each lot and blended the varietals together to create sumptuous, tantalizing wine.
two incredible value bordeaux from the much heralded 2010 vintage! * last june I tasted approximately 25 petite chateau from the 2010 & 2011 vintage of those wines I Selected "2" that in my humble Opinion far Exceeded the rest in quality and value!! Both ended up being Prestigous "Gold medal" winning wines! *After ordering we got very nervous about receiving the lamothe after reading jancis robinson's rave reviews, but low and behold, even though we ordered a lot more, we have received 40 cases of this highly praised value! 2010 Château Lamothe-Vincent Heritage Reg $17.99 Sale $14.97 88 points Wine Enthusiast Notes of sweet wood and ripe stone fruits blend together in this solid, smoky and bacon-flavored wine. It is soft, firm and generous, with a full texture The classic Bordeaux blend, of course, is Cabernet/Merlot, and here we have a classic indeed. Gold Medal winner in Paris 2010, this "Heritage" cuvee has been aged in French oak barrels for 12 months and is quite simply as typical a claret as you could wish for at a very affordable price. 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon with ageing on lees in French and American oak barrels for 12 months produces a stunning red! A complex bouquet of plum, black cherry, vanilla and cedar nuances. Rich and elegant, earthy black fruits wrapped in well integrated tannins with mineral and vanilla notes. Long velvety finish Since 1920, Château Lamothe-Vincent has consistently produced distinctive, award-winning wines, and both the 2009 and 2010 vintages were no exception. His Bordeaux Superiéur Héritage is made from 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and with a low yield of 45 hectolitres /hectare, total production is only 53,000 bottles. The intense smoothness of the wine is achieved by micro-oxygenation, aided by aging on its lees in French and American oak barrels (33% new) for 12 months. The wine is deep cherry red with ruby tints and a complex bouquet of plum, black cherry, crushed strawberry, vanilla and cedar notes. Rich and elegant, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish it’s an ideal match for red meats, lamb, turkey and roast duck. Drinking beautifully now, it will continue to do so until 2016. "This is where the real value in Bordeaux lies, in the little, best-tended corners of the least glamorous areas run with dedication and enough cash to make the right decisions. The Vincent family first bought vineyards in the Entre Deux Mers (the prettiest bit of Bordeaux but entitled only to the Bordeaux appellation for its reds) in 1873. Another parcel was added in 1920 and today the estate in Montignac is run with panache by the brothers Christophe and Fabien, both formally qualified in the academic side of wine production. This generation, as is now so common, has travelled widely outside Europe and has steadily been upgrading the vineyard since the early 1990s. As you can see here, all the latest tricks are used to maximise exposure of the right number of bunches and they tick the minimal inputs boxes. A sprauncy new winery was built in 2000. The result is that even their most basic red, this wine labeled Merlot in big letters and Cabernet Sauvignon in small to denote the 20% stiffening Cabernet in the blend, is a consistent gold-medal winner. The 2010 won a gold at the all-important Paris show and is a notably deep crimson. I tasted it just after returning from Southwold to look at all the top and middle 2008s (on which I will be reporting next week). What a joy it was to experience a fully ripe wine! This wine is admittedly fruitarama - not New World but much sweeter than most red bordeaux - and yet it is recognisably Bordeaux with all the appetising qualities that involves. Very clean, bright fruit with just a hint of carbon dioxide, it is all of 14.5% alcohol and I would happily drink it any time over the next three years. I thought it excellent value at £8.49 from the very worthwhile Real Wine Company in the UK, but it is widely distributed at much lower prices in European countries with much lower wine duties. What a steal this wine is in France! So much cheaper than the equivalent quality would be outside Europe. Sad, though, as it must be quite difficult to make much of a business out of selling at such a low price a wine into which so much effort goes. Their white wines are very solid, too." Jancis Robinson *another gold medal winning offering that totally defies this price point! gobs of exotic ripe fruit and a nice kick of acidity leaves nothing but a clean exotic finish! screaming value! 50 cases only! 2010 Chateau Moulin Blanc “Cuvee Prestige” Reg $14.99 Sale $9.97 A beautiful Bordeaux wine, showing the power of this amazing vintage. Here's finesse and elegance, packed with soft fruit from perfectly ripened grapes. This red wine is beautifully colored in the glass with an expressive bouquet. Here's fragrance notes of black currant, red cherry and a hint of leather. The taste is medium bodied with a very pure fruit style. Again experienced notes of red berries with good maturity. This wine is composed of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
WOW THIS IS JUST AN INCREDIBLE BOTTLE OF WINE PERIOD! DON'T MISS IT! A classic, 94 pt traditional Chianti...they DO make them like they used to! We grabbed the last 20 cases of an unbelievable 94 point Chianti that is hotter than a pistol before the vendor shipped it to another market that wanted it! crazy good!!!! 2010 CASTELLARE IL POGGIALE CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA Reg $37.99 Sale $29.97 . 94 points The Wine Advocate: "The 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale shows great energy and momentum. It opens with masculine tones of leather and fire-cured tobacco that are absolutely stunning next to the black currant and jellied blackberry. The flavor intensity is of special note. The finish is elegant, silky and long. This is a terrific effort. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2025. The cru of Chianti Classico. A Reserve originated from a single vines and has obtained the highest scores for its elegance and uniqueness. A wine showing the huge potentials of Sangiovese. When publisher Paolo Panerai set out to buy a wine estate in the late 1970s he had the great foresight and intuition to purchase Castellare di Castellina. He selected a property with a proven track record and enormous untapped potential. Over the decades and under his steady leadership, Castellare earned an unquestionable reputation for consistency and excellence. Winemaker Alessandro Cellai, with the estate since 1997, plays a pivotal role in guaranteeing that status. Castellare di Castellina is one of the great estates of Tuscany."
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2006 Wegeler "Pure" Riesling Medium Dry (Previously $22) Sale $5.97 Easy going quaffable Riesling that is meant to drink down. Nice fruit aromatics with just a hint of soft mineral and finishes on the dry side of the spectrum. Some really cool tropical notes are starting to evolve from the mid-palate along with some medium ripe peach and candied citrus which keeps this wine lively and interesting. Chill a bunch down and let the good times roll. A screaming deal at $12, but ridiculous steal at $8! Producer: Wegeler Grapes: 100% Riesling Appellation: Rheingau (Germany) Vineyards: Loess/loam and clay soils Vintage: 2006, so it’s got a bit of bottle age on it. Alcohol: 11.0% Price: I paid $11.99, but this normally retails for around $20. Tasting notes: Pale, brassy color. Pretty citrus and stone fruit aromas lead the way, accented with talc and gravel notes. There’s a little pineapple juice, too, and I keep thinking it’s reminding me of Juicy Fruit gum. Round fruit flavors with a touch of sweetness (medium-dry) on the palate, but with bright acidity that makes this very fresh, and dare I say, PURE. A little crushed rock shows as well for added interest. This wine was drinking well for several days after opening. Overall impression: This is the Germans doing what they do. And I appreciate it. I bet you would to. B Recent Consumer Notes from Cellar Tracker 5/2013 88 pts I solid everyday type of white wine. Bright nose with plenty of grapefruit and fresh mint leaves. In the mouth it has great acidity and loads of citrus with a touch of pineapple. Finishes plenty long for a $10 wine. 3/2013 88 points Not super dry but not too sweet. Great fruit and nice balance. Exactly what I want for an everyday drinker. 1/2013 89 points Petrol nose. Semidry. Nice value.
Robert Parker “reminds me of the great Blanc's of Hermitage” 2012 Domaine Lafage Cuvee Centenaire Reg $15.99 Sale $12.97 ($149.99cs) 92pts WA The 2011 vintage of Cuvée Centenaire was a huge hit. This 2012 is probably even more complex, offering a nervier structure than the more sappy 2011. "The same blend and e´levage as the '11, the 2012 Domaine Lafage Co^tes du Roussillon Cuve´e Centenaire is just as good. Dried pineapple, toast, mineral, and honeysuckle all emerge from the glass and as with the '11, it has thrilling purity, balance, and freshness on the palate, as well as medium to full- bodied richness and depth. This knockout effort will drink nicely for 3-5 years." - 92 Points, Rhone Report (Wine Advoocate) The Rhone Reports Jeb Dunnick Now writes for the Wine Advocate! 2010 Domaine Lafage Cuvee Nicolas Reg $15.99 Sale $12.97 ($149.99cs) 92pts WA A Grenache Dry Red Table wine from Roussillon, France Review by Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 201 (Jun 2012) Rating: 92 Drink 2012 – 2015 Proprietor and winemaker Jean-Marc Lafage has fashioned a knock-out red wine that sells for a ridiculously low price. Made from 100% Grenache aged six months on its lees in older barrels, the 2010 Cuvee Nicolas Vieilles Vignes reveals serious glycerin along with a sexy, open-knit, fruit-forward style with oodles of raspberry, black currant, cherry and kirsch liqueur characteristics. Medium-bodied, round, supple, heady and succulent, this is a big, lusty red for true hedonists. It is one of the finest 100% Grenache cuvees currently on the market at this price point and quality level. Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years. Trust me. I have not lost my mind or my palate even though I have given a $15 wine (which often can be found for even less) a 92 point score!
THE BEST VODKA DEAL AVAILABLE PERIOD!  IS COMING TO AN END! WE ARE TAKING OUR LAST 70/6PKS: STOCK UP NOW! Purus Vodka 750ml Reg $35.00 Btl Sale $14.99 $79.99/6pk ($13.33) Purus originally was developed by Anheuser-Busch as part of its beverage development subsidiary Long Tail Libations. Anheuser-Busch sold it to Fire Tail Brands in Lake St. Louis around the time A-B was sold to InBev of Belgium in 2008. The investors who created Pure Holdings bought the brand in February 2011. Purus will be initially available in Northeastern cities of the U.S. (More below) In the Piemonte region of Italy sits a small distillery run by the second and third generation of the Sacchetto family. It’s located in the Northeastern part of the country, bordering France on the west and Switzerland on the north. The region is mountainous, but it also has a fertile valley where farmers grow organic wheat and grapes. It’s a picturesque landscape blending old traditions with modern cultivation techniques. The Sacchetto family has operated their distillery for decades, watching as it evolved from a family farm to a thriving organic enterprise. Cultivated without pesticides or commercial fertilizers, Purus Vodka ($35) uses crystalline water from the Alps, five-column distillation, and is made with locally harvested 100% organic Italian wheat. Its 100% recyclable bottle is even Earth-friendly with a tree-free paper label, safe soy-based inks, water-based adhesives, and an environmentally sustainable cork closure. The 80 proof vodka The vodka is then filtered through 1.7 million square meters of active charcoal to ensure that Purus holds to its definition – clean, genuine, refined. Gold Medal!: Nose: Floral, herbal, citrus, anise, grain, faint mineral, clean. Palate: Vanilla, powdered sugar, melon, fruit, subtle citrus, lemon, tangy, grassy, mint, spicy, pepper, dusty, potato skin. Finish: Light, woody notes, dough, easy-drinking, medium body, long. The Best Vodka I Ever Tasted “Forbes Magazine” Lifestyle Larry Olmdstad Contributor 11/02/2011 The title above is 100% accurate, but in the interest of personal integrity, I have an admission: I do not like vodka, nor do I respect it. It is a wino’s drink, basically grain alcohol cut with water, and it is the only product in the entire realm of food and drink that I know of whose historic goal has been to be as tasteless and odorless as possible. The more times vodka is distilled, the less it tastes like anything but alcohol, which is not my opinion but rather the science of distillation. So it is ironic that the market for so-called super-premium vodkas has evolved by bragging of more distillations, triple, quadruple, quintuple, etc., as if that were a good thing. Anyway, my feelings on vodka don’t matter, because there are lots of people out there who disagree with me. After all, vodka is far and away the most popular sprit in this country. People love vodka. Then again, McDonalds is far and away the most popular restaurant in this country. On a more philosophical level, I love the traditions of spirit distillation, and the fact that there are usually rules, like that Scotch can only be made from barley, and rum from sugarcane, whereas vodka can be made from any ingredient in which starch can be converted to sugar, be it potatoes, wheat, rye, grass, corn, soy beans or whatever the distiller finds laying around. After all, whether like vodka or not, there is a reason why the most expensive vodkas in the world cost about the same as an entry level bottle of Scotch or a cheap bottle of champagne. All that being said, some vodkas are better than others, and this is especially important if, like the Russians, you drink yours unadulterated. Because I write on wines and spirits, over the years I have tried a lot of vodkas, too many, despite my personal opinion, and have heard over and over and over again the promise of how this vodka or that vodka would be different – and it never was. Some were smoother, some were harsher, but I never found one with actual taste – until now. To be clear, I’m not talking about flavored or infused vodkas, which are basically a mixed drink in a bottle, the fruit or other flavoring agent already added to the vodka. I’m talking about actual vodka. So what was my revelation? I recently tasted – begrudgingly I will admit – Purus, a boutique production vodka that caught my attention for two reasons. First, it is made in Italy, the country that I think has the most respect for food and flavor, and where just about everything tastes better. I never heard of vodka from Italy, especially made in a tiny third generation distillery in Piemonte. Secondly, the parent company is based in St. Louis, and the management team includes some Anheuser Busch veterans who were displaced when the iconic American beer giant was sold and exported – basically their story captivated me enough where I was willing to give Purus a try, in the vain hope that I would like it. I did! Purus, is quite simply the best vodka I have ever tasted. Afterwards I googled it to see what other critics thought, and given that it is small, relatively new, and there are hundreds of vodkas out there, almost no one has. In fact, I found only some ratings, no actual reviews, but in every case, it received very high scores. I did not know this when I tasted it, but Purus won Best of Class and the Gold Medal at the LA International Wine & Spirits Competition, the Silver at the more prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and was ranked in the Top 50 Spirits of all types by Wine Enthusiast magazine. What I did know is that it is made from naturally pure water from the Italian Alps, and its starch of choice is certified organic Italian wheat, hence its tagline, “Vodka at its Purus.” It is distilled five times, of course. It also takes a green stand: not only is the wheat organic, it is certified by both Italian and US agencies, the bottles are entirely recycled and the company commits to buy renewable power. But what vodka drinkers care about is why did I like it? It is very light and smooth on the tongue, but not smooth in the flavorless vodka way, rather smooth in the low-alcohol way though it is not low in alcohol – you just don’t get that burn associated with vodka. It is smooth in a velvety way, almost like vodka nectar. I even rolled it around on my tongue like I was tasting wine, which is hard to do with vodka. It’s unusually sweet, and while in typical vodka fashion it in nearly flavorless as you drink it, I was surprised by a lingering taste on the finish, a slightly lime-flavored aftertaste. Since most vodka has an alcohol aftertaste, this alone is cause for celebration. It actually tastes like something. Bear in mind that I have tried just about every high-profile vodka available, and several boutique versions with similarly interesting stories, and Purus takes first place. I’m not about to give up colored spirits or my Hendrick’s gin for vodka, but if I did it would be for Purus. I tried it neat, but if I drank vodka martinis I would also definitely use it. I would use it for any mixed drink with vodka, but I am hopefully never going to have one of those. As vodkas go, Purus is on the higher end, with an MSRP of $36 a bottle, though you can find it in the low to mid $20s. It is not readily available by walking into liquor stores, but can be easily found on the internet and at bigger, better spirits merchants. If you do like vodka, and a lot of you do, you should make the effort to try some. On the weekends, sometimes I splurge and have something other than wine as an alcoholic beverage. Rarely do I drink vodka however. I know that sounds strange as it is the most popular spirit but I’ve just never been that taken with vodka. Last year, I had the occasion to try a vodka which did interest me, Purus, made from organic wheat and coming from Piedmont in Italy. Of course, the Italian part excited me and I was pleased to see that the vodka was interesting and elegant. I have to say it was my first press lunch drinking vodka with the meal and it was very enjoyable. The vodka is column distilled five times and filtered. The vodka itself was smooth, clean, and mellow on the palate with a hint of citrus and a long, layered finish. I just finished reading an interesting book set in Russia called Snowdrops. Throughout the book, the characters are constantly drinking vodka, naturally, I too wanted to partake in this spirit and luckily for me, I had a small bottle of Purus left to taste again. Looking back on my notes from the lunch, I found the flavors to be very consistent and the tasting profile to be exactly what I had in my notes. This would be characterized as a Western style vodka according to my WSET book, meaning creamier and smoother than some of the Eastern style vodkas which are a bit harsher. It would be a great vodka for cocktails. Tasting it this afternoon for the third time, I have to say I would highly recommend it to all. The Real Story!! When Don Davis first heard about the 25,000 cases of organic Italian wheat vodka sitting in a Lincoln County warehouse, he wasn't planning to launch a liquor company. “I like vodka, so I was interested,” said the banker and businessman. “But I was just going to flip it. Make a few bucks.” Less than a year and a half later, Davis is selling Purus Vodka in eight states, rolling out a new pomegranate-based drink this month, and developing a pipeline of boutique spirits, all from a few offices in Clayton. The quick rise of Davis' new spirits company, Pure Holdings LLC, reflects the hot market for high-end vodka these days, and the opportunities that can exist in the corporate spillage of an industry giant. Purus – the contents of those 25,000 cases – was actually created by a much bigger St. Louis-based alcoholic beverage company. Anheuser-Busch, through its now-shuttered high-end subsidiary Long Tail Libations, developed Purus in a bid to tap soaring demand for top-shelf liquor. It even sold the stuff in a few Northeastern markets in 2007 and 2008. But when InBev bought the brewery in late 2008, it closed Long Tail down and sold off its products. Purus was bought by Fire Tail Brands, a small spirits company in Lake Saint Louis, where it sat for nearly two years. Fire Tail owner Jon Herbik liked Purus – this week he called it “probably the best vodka ever made” – but saw the brand more as a short-term investment. He put it up for sale. Davis, whose holdings range from a homebuilder to a car dealership to a craft brewery, caught wind and checked it out. At first, he was thinking short-term, too. But when Davis started looking a little closer, he saw a business ready to pull out of the box. “It had been up and running. It had a proven product,” he said. “It was just sitting there gathering dust." But Davis needed someone to run it. Then he met John Giarrante and Mark Braeckel, who'd been executives in the innovations division at A-B. In other words, they'd already spent two years creating Purus – Giarrante in brand development, Braeckel in packaging and procurement – only to see it scrapped. Davis hired them away and revived the brand. Purus has been back on shelves now for a bit less than a year, mostly in Missouri, but also in Arizona, Florida and Ohio. Sales, about 3,000 cases in Missouri last year, have been well ahead of projections, Giarrante said. Event sponsorships and a few industry awards have helped to build buzz. Now Pure is expanding into four more states - Illinois, Texas, North Carolina and New Mexico. And it's launching a second Long Tail-developed spirit: PomAcai, a vodka flavored with pomegranate and acai berries. They've ordered 50,000 cases. Pure had good timing. U.S. sales of so-called "super premium" vodkas - which typically retail around $30 a bottle - have climbed 32 percent in the last two years, to $1.2 billion, according to data from industry trade group the Distilled Spirits Council. Flavored vodkas like PomAcai have grown even faster. Pure has been riding that wave. But it also had a built-in advantage: A-B spent two years – and millions of dollars – developing Purus. It found a distillery in northern Italy, won organic certification in three countries, ran consumer tests and made a boatload of vodka. “We developed the brand. We built the strategy. We had the resources of A-B to go out and find the best products in the world,” said Giarrante. To keep growing beyond that seed, Pure will have to launch new brands. They plan to both grow their own and partner with existing products that are trying to find a market. They've started selling a third drink, Aguila Tequila, and a have desk full of prospects in the office that they're not ready to talk about just yet. When it comes to what's next, Pure is being choosy. But it definitely plans to keep growing. A broader portfolio will build Pure's name and give it more to offer wholesalers and liquor stores. But even for now, at two brands, eight states and nine employees, Pure Holdings has come a long way from a pile of boxes, gathering dust.  Coors light "Football" 12 pk.  Reg $10.99 $9.97 Limited release shrink wrapped 12pk shaped like a football! Pretty neat!
WE GOT IN 25 CASES 2 WEEKS AGO: ABOUT 10 CASES LEFT .... AND THE LAST 2 CASES ARE MINE! WHAT A GORGEOUS BOTTLE OF WINE! 2012 Domaine Lafond Tavel Rose 2012 Reg $21.99 Sale $17.97 Wine Advocate 91 "A serious dry rosé, the 2012 Rosé Roc-Epine, made from mostly Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, offers up a knockout profile of ripe cherries, currants, rosé petal and crushed stone-like minerality to go with a medium-bodied, rich, yet beautifully dry and focus mouthfeel. No lightweight, with solid extract and density, this impressive Tavel stays light, refreshing and clean through the finish. Enjoy it over the coming year or two. [Drink now-2013]" ~ JD Delicious aromas of cherry and red currant on the nose combined with a hint of floral notes. A rich and smooth wine with flavours of cherry on the palate. A good finish with lingering spicy notes. Wine Spectator 90 points.,"This offers a very tasty mix of red and black cherry fruit, along with muddled strawberry, light spice and tea shadings. A flash of tobacco marks the full-bodied finish" - Pascal Lafond's beautifully made wines from Tavel, Lirac and Chateauneuf-du-Pape are among the finest values the region has to offer. This 65-hectare family-run estate, located in the rose-only appellation of Tavel, produces what is widely considered (by Robert Parker, among others) to be the best Tavel available. It is a blend of 60% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, 10% Carignan 5% Clairette, and a small percentage of other grapes. It is characterized by a lovely pure tender pink color. The predominating aromas are complex: red and white fruit associated with floral notes. With time, these fruity aromas will evolve toward more mellow notes with a touch of spice and stone fruits, and the color will take on amber tints. As of its first year, it disposes of all the necessary aromas to be appreciated, but it also has an exceptional ageing potential.
Oregon's Great Value Producer "A to Z Wineworks" NEW! 2011 A TO Z PINOT Noir REG $17.99 SALE $14.97 BTL! Sleek and tightly packed, with delicate layers of cherry, tobacco and cocoa flavors mingling against refined tannins, persisting pleasantly on the light-stepping finish. Drink now through 2017. 136,686 cases made. –HS NEW! 2012 A TO Z PINOT GRIS REG $14.99 SALE $11.97 BTL! Nice value on a crisp and light Oregon version! NEW! 2012 A TO Z CHARDONNAY REG $14.99 SALE $11.97 BTL! looking for a nice light macon styled chardonnay? Here it is! Incredible Riesling and Package WOW! 2012 A TO Z RIESLING NET $14.97 BTL! new released Oregon dry Riesling: only 900 cases produced! The wine is really nice and Alsatian in style. extremely dry with just a hint of residual in the finish, as good as any! The difference is one of the most appealing and attractive packages I’ve ever experienced on a bottle at this price point! It’s a little early to think about the upcoming holidays, but wow would this look and taste great with that thanksgiving feast! NEW! 2012 A TO Z PINOT GRIS REG $14.99 SALE $11.97 BTL! Nice value on a crisp and light Oregon version!	We got more! whoopee! FANTASTIC CABERNET!!! ONLY 3 CASES LEFT!!! * I absolutely love the wines from "Howell Mountain" The Medoc of Napa Valley! This is the 4th and final time we have purchased this "deal" and those who have tried it continue to ask we can get anymore! A savvy WineStreet customer who had already purchased multiple cases asked if we could get anymore, we inquired and luckily the 2010 is being released soon so we were able to clean up the vintage and get 9 more cases! If you haven't experienced this incredible Cabernet here's your chance! If you have and know how great it is here's your chance for more! Plumpjacks sister winery, Nils Venge winemaker win/win! More! 2009 CADE Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Reg $89.99 Sale $69.97 btl $799.99 cs 12 94 Points The Wine Advocate "The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is a fascinating wine. Some of the rougher, wilder edges that are present in the 2008 are smoothed out here. Layers of expressive dark fruit, licorice, mint and new leather wrap around the palate in this deep, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024." 93 Points Wine Spectator "Balances power with finesse, offering intense blackberry, dusty rock, cedar, black licorice and dried herb flavors. Gains depth and nuance, with tannins providing traction and definition. Best from 2013 through 2024." 92 Points International Wine Cellar "Deep ruby. Musky aromas of black fruits, espresso and cocoa; shows a strong torrefaction quality. Lush, silky and refined; more filled in and showy today than the basic cabernet release, which is also from estate fruit in 2009. Richer and lower-toned than the regular cabernet, with complicating notes of chocolate, mocha, earth and game. Finishes fat and long, with harmonious melting tannins." A sister winery to the acclaimed PlumpJack estate in Oakville, Cade has been all over the press of late. Hailed as one of the "greenest" wineries every built, its perch on Howell Mountain provides the sort of views that make people lose all sense of reason and start figuring out how to move to Napa Valley. But make no mistake... this isn't about being a mere showpiece. Robert Parker noted, "As one might expect, given the quality of the PlumpJack wines, the Cade offerings are serious." Winemakers Tony Biagi and Nils Venge are afforded access to the sort of vineyards that make great stuff. Frankly, we'd be shocked if the wines didn't impress the critics (and us). Keep close tabs on this new leader in both cutting-edge design and sustainable winemaking philosophy.
Cruzan Single Barrel Rum. 750 ml Reg $27.99 Sale $19.99 In the Bottle 4.5/5: Pictured to the left is the new bottle design for the My only quibble with the design is the lack of specific detail on the label regarding the age of the rum in the bottle, and the fact that only one year of that age is actually spent in a single barrel before bottling. I’m not saying that the label should be cluttered with information, but the vintages of the rums in the blend should be highlighted. As always, I like the use of high density straight sided corks to crown the bottle presentation. I also like that the bottle has the words Cruzan embossed into the sides which gives the glass texture and makes it easier to grip. In the Glass 9/10: The rum displays a rich bronze colour in the glass. Once poured, I immediately noticed a rich toffee scent which seems to have a nice oak spice embedded in the aroma. I catch hints of maple in the breezes as well as vanilla and orange citrus peel. In all, this is a rich pleasant nose that brings all the right elements to the fore. Thick viscous legs formed when I swirled the glass and I noticed that as the glass decanted the nose became deeper and displayed a rich baking spice aroma. Hints of cinnamon have joined, and I am eager to begin the sampling. In the Mouth 53.5/60: A nice spicy tingle greeted my tongue as the rum entered my mouth. Oak disguised as citrus peel and the taste of butterscotch led the way with a gush of dried fruit mixed in. I also taste deeper notes of charred sugars which give an impression of treacle, and a slightly smoky sensation which one encounters when tasting a spirit with a sherry influence. Perhaps some Spanish oak was used in the aging barrels of a portion of the blend. The spirit seems to have become richer and more complex over time. When I first encountered this rum in 2009 , I remember the rum being pleasant, but it did not exhibit the complexity I encounter with the present bottling. In spite the complexity, the spirit is very approachable and mild. The rum doesn’t try to clobber you over the head with anything in particular; instead all of the flavours coexist well making this a very pleasant sipper. In the Throat 13/15: The only burn I feel is from the oak spices which makes this a clean crisp rum on the exit. Haunting trails of brown sugar, cinnamon and maple are felt on the finish which could perhaps be a little longer. Then again sometimes I prefer the clean finish of a good column distilled rum. The Afterburn 9/10: The Cruzan Single Barrel Rum seems to get better every time I taste it. When I open a bottle, it seems to disappear far too fast, and I found myself wandering over to my local store to pick up another to keep my collection intact. I cannot think of a better endorsement than that. A nice easy sipper with just enough complexity to keep the rum interesting.	This ever popular red blend from Bogle is an "allocated item"! Especially for halloween! But an incredible value any time of the year if you can find it. We have just received our first portion of our allocation. We will receive our second shipment in october, But the original shot is 2/3 of our allocation: Get it while you can! 2010 Bogle Phantom! Reg $22.99 Sale $17.97 Composed of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Mourvedre, Bogle "Phantom" is an intense, aromatic red aged for thirty months in American oak. An inviting nose of plum, boysenberry and blackberry is accented by hints of pipe tobacco and black pepper, while the palate is bursting with ripe raspberry, cranberry and cherry. Soft notes of clove and vanilla appear on the lingering finish - See more at: http://www.luekensliquors.com/wine/domestic/california/red-blends/bogle-2010-phantom-red-750ml#sthash.eZoJ9frm.dpufThis ruby red spectre entices with rich blackberry and briary boysenberry. Provocative dark fruits envelop the nose and palate, leaving the essence of flavors brought forth by the grapes during winemaking. Black cherry and anise abound, leading to a sturdy finish of black pepper, pipe tobacco and spicy oak. Aged for over two years in 1 and 2 year old American oak focus and intensify the Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Mourvedre, creating yet another passionate and commanding red wine, impossible to ignore.
WineStreet Drops the price on a Top Drop THE ORIGINAL PREMIUM TEQUILA AND STILL THE CONSUMERS PREFERRED CHOICE BY A LANDSLIDE Patrón (Spanish for “the good boss”) is the brainchild of two entrepreneurs, John Paul DeJoria and Martin Crowley, whose love of tequila and desire to create the best tequila in the world led them to a factory high in the mountains of Jalisco, Mexico, producing an extraordinary spirit. A few changes later, Patrón tequila, now the world’s top-selling ultra-premium tequila, was ready for market, and The Patrón Spirits Company (formerly St. Maarten Spirits, Ltd.) was born That factory, in the small town of Atotonilco, is now a new multimillion-dollar facility and guest hacienda where 700 employees create by hand the tequila that goes into every bottle. And The Patrón Spirits Company, headquartered in Las Vegas, now imports and markets a portfolio of the fine top-quality spirits, including its signature Patrón tequila line. Patron Tequila Silver 750 ml. Reg $42.99 Sale $37.99 : 1.75 lit Reg $99.99 Sale $89.99 Patron Silver is crystal clear, pure ultra premium tequila. This light. fresh tequila is a favorite of tequila connoisseurs worldwide. Many prefer this smooth, soft and light tequila over an aged tequila with a slight oak flavor. Patron Silver is the perfect ingredient in you favorite margarita or in your favorite mixed cocktail. It is also delicious neat or on the rocks. Patron Tequila Repasado 750 ml. Reg $44.99 Sale $39.99: 1.75 lit Reg $119.99 Sale $99.99 Aged in oak barrels for an average of six months. It is aged and blended to incorporate the fresh clean taste of Patron Silver with a hint of the oak flavor found in Patron Anejo. Patron Reposado is excellent as a sipping tequila or as a key ingredient in a favorite cocktail. It makes an excellent ultra premium margarita Patron Tequila Anejo 750 ml. Reg $49.99 Sale $44.99: 1.75 lit Reg $129.99 Sale $109.99 A delicate blend of uniquely aged tequilas. All the tequilas are aged in small white oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months. As in many premium red wines, the blends must be adjusted for each vintage. The same care and attention is paid when blending Patron Anejo making it smooth, distinctive and extraordinary
After the "Christmas In July Weekend" we have extended the monster bogo's one more week! last week less than 50 cases left 2011 El Cortijillo Tempranillo Reg $7.99 Buy One Get One Free!! less than 50 cases LEFT!! net ($4.00btl) 88 Points Tanzer "Dark ruby. Red berry and cherry aromas are complemented by subtle pepper and spice. Juicy and seamless, offering plum raspberry and cherry flavors and good, straightforward appeal. Finishes smooth and spicy, leaving a bitter cherry note behind. Offers very good value, with a blend of energy and power that allows it to work with a wide variety of foods." (IWC) I’M NOT RATING IT, BUT FOR $7.99 THIS SPANISH WINE IS GOOD “VINO” FOR THE MONEY 2011 EL COR TIJILLO from the LA MANCHA area of Southern Spain. Made 100% from TEMPRANILLO GRAPES. PRICE: $7.99 (Martin's Guide to Wine Bargains) 85 Points Robert Parkers WA "This simple Spanish red wine is aged completely in tank, with the emphasis on its black cherry and blackberry fruit. This dark plum/ruby wine, which comes from a cooperative and is a selection of importer Fran Kysela, displays loads of fruit, freshness and purity. It is not a complex wine by any means, but it is satisfying and well-made. Drink it over the next 6 to 12 months." (WA) Here is a “go to” wine for those big parties and events that you may throw from time to time. Very few places in the world can produce wine of any quality at $8 per bottle. One place that can, albeit only from time to time, is that of Spain and the region of La Mancha. Located in Southern Central Spain, this is the world’s largest wine region, with over 300,000 hectares, 165,000 of which are able to lend their name to the appellation.
. 2010 Uppercut Cabernet! Reg $24.99 Sale $19.99 btl 20 case Special $179.99 cs ($15.00) 20 cs left!   When this brand was released with the 2007 vintage we bought and sold 100's of cases for $19.99 btl $199.99cs! In 2008 & 2009 the price had gone up and we were not all that impressed with the wine to take a stand on it. Today we tasted the 2010 and it is great! It is rich and ripe like 2008 & 2009, however its got a nice kick of spices and complexity which in our opinion it lacked in the prior two vintages! There is a nice June only promotion where the price is ridiculous for this quality. When June ended we were backordered on 30 cases of Uppercut Cabernet its now here and you have one last shot at $179.99/cs
BACK IN STOCK! BEST ROSE VALUE OF THE SEASON! 2012 Domaine d’Arton Ysé Côtes de Gascogne Rosé Reg $11.99 Sale $9.99 “Market Buster Pick 6” Mix & Match 6/$49.99 (100’s to choose from) Is it rosé season yet? Actually, for some of us, any month that has at least 28 days is a good time to think pink. The Domaine d’Arton Ysé Côtes de Gascogne Rosé 2012 is a juicy, tingly delight, with darker fruit flavors than the color portends, perhaps because it’s 100 percent syrah. The clean texture and mouthwatering finish make it a good match for any food, and the perfect picnic wine. Available for around $12 WINE OF THE WEEK! BILL WARD (Star Tribune)
New! Bonita Platinum Tequila Reg $99.99 Sale Intro Price $69.97 Wow! The purest smoothest, cleanest Tequila I've ever had! Brad! 42 bottles Only!!! Bonita Platinum Tequila is 100% Agave and produced at La Cofradia in Jalisco, Mexico. Bonita Platinum is the world’s only five-times distilled tequila, but the true secrets behind our exceptionalism are held close to the chest. Indeed, only those who are themselves exceptional have had the pleasure of tasting the true refinement and elegance of our craft. Bonita Platinum Tequila is enclosed in a stunning bottle and stopper made of pure crystal housed in a velvet-lined box and tied with a satin black tie. Bonita Tequila was founded based on a simple idea; that by combining modern technology with centuries-old tradition, we could create an ultra-premium tequila unlike anything the world has ever known. Distilled 5 times, bottled in pure crystal and wrapped in satin, our tequila is an experience of luxury for hip, urban-savvy people who appreciate the finer things in life. Bonita is more than tequila; it is the highlight of an evening with friends, the crown jewel of bottle service at the finest clubs, the exclusive drink of the modern sophisticate Celebrity Affiliation: Hip-hop star / Rapper "Xzibit" became a partner in Bonita Spirits, November 2012, after owner Chris Brown sent him one of the first bottles of Tequila produced to try. Bonita Spirits was founded in 2010.	"The fact that wines such as this can be purchased is unbelievable." R Parker 2011 Domaine Lafage Bastide Miraflors Vieilles Vignes Cotes Catalanes Sale $13.97 btl $159.99 cs 12 This is one of the most delicious Syrah we've tasted over the past year at any price point. But that shouldn't come as a huge surprise as it is made by Jean-Marc Lafage, one of the hottest winemakers on the planet. He is making outstanding wine in Spain and South America but his best is from his own vineyards in France. This wine is made from organically farmed 100% old-vines Syrah and Grenache and it was rated 93 points by Robert Parker, calling it "brilliantly pure with a stunning nose" and that he is "honored to share my excitement about this amazing wine". We totally agree! Enjoy... "Brilliantly pure with a stunning nose" - Wine Advocate!!! The Lafage Milaflors Vieilles Vignes (old vines) Syrah blend is a gorgeous red wine gem from the Roussillon wine region of southwestern France. The wine's official appellation is Cotes Catalanes IGP. It is located deep in the Catalan region of southwestern France. The Lafage Estate covers 200 hectares with spectacular views of the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees separating France and Spain. Domaine Lafage blends juicy, aromatic wines that deliver the rare combination of distinctiveness and affordability. We have featured several of the Lafage wines in the last few months and can't rave about them enough. Distinctive and pure with an unparalleled elegance at this price. There is simply nothing that can touch this syrah at double the price! Hurry - while supplies last! Robert Parker, Jr. – 93: $15.00 Languedoc Roussillon, France There are only 3,000 cases of the naked, virginal, unoaked 2011 Bastide Miraflors Vieilles Vignes made from 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache aged in concrete. The difficult economic situation in the Languedoc-Roussillon corridor is being exploited to the maximum by importer Eric Solomon. The fact that wines such as this can be purchased is unbelievable. Largely an artisanal wine, it is brilliantly pure with a stunning nose of spring flowers, blackberries, cassis and earth. It is almost incomprehensible that something of this quality, complexity and richness can be purchased for $25 to $50, much less $12 (well $13.33 anyway). The 3,000 cases should be gobbled up as quickly as they hit retailers’ shelves. I am honored to share my excitement about this amazing wine with readers..

Two of the best Non-Vintage Champagnes available!

We have again been notified of substantial price increases
on these 2 great value Champagnes!

Get em while we have em!

Duval Leroy N.V. Brut
or
Nicolas Feuillette N.V. Brut

Reg $45 Sale $29.97 btl!

Duval Leroy N.V. Brut
Our best-selling Champagne from France two years in a row! This is both elegant and intense with a vibrant structure and long finish. #77, TOP 100 WINES, 91 PTS, WINE SPECTATOR 2008. The rich, sumptuous Duval-Leroy Non-Vintage Brut is marked by clover honey, candied citrus and hints of malt and mineral; beautifully integrated. 75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay Color: Gold, straw gold, light bubbles Aroma: Dried biscuits, chocolate aromas Taste: Soft in the mouth, rich, well-structured.

Nicolas Feuillette N.V. Brut
Critical acclaim: "Flavors of poached pear, kumquat, white raspberry, biscuit, ginger and licorice mix in this lively, open-knit version. Features a modest, lightly smoky finish." 90 Points Wine Spectator

Baby Rombauer! #1 Chard of 2012!

* Over the last 6 months this Chardonnay has quickly become by a vast margin our #1 Selling Chardonnay!
This “Perfectly” in the middle has satisfied the palates of the connoisseurs and novices alike at a price point that makes both smile!
Our ability to sell it at this price “potentially” stops at year end, so we brought in 30 cases for on last Hurrah! Chardonnay of the year!

2011 Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Riva Ranch
Reg $19.99 Sale $13.97

This wine is a rich, golden color, viscous with honey graham cracker and citrus aromas that give way to a buttery, slightly floral palate with a hint of honeyed spice (small amounts of Pinot Blanc and Gewurztraminer give mid-palate lift). Beautifully balanced by subtle oak, butter and vanilla from barrel aging. It has a round mothfeel and a long fruity finish. Wente Vineyards is California oldest family owned and continuously operated winery. Founded in 1883 by C. H. Wente, the winery is now managed by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. The winery farms nearly 3,000 acres of estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations, two premier Central Coast winegrowing regions. “Estate Grown” vintages allow fifth generation winegrower Karl Wente the ability to ensure quality at every step of the winemaking process, from the vine to the bottle. Each wine in the Estate Grown series has a distinctive style based on the vineyards and region where it was grown, as well as the subtle influences of the winemaker

WineStreet Spirits "Wine of the Year" 2012

40 CASES GONE APPROXIMATELY 60 CASES OF THIS INCREDIBLE BORDEAUX VALUE LEFT IN STOCK! *

Last May I tasted through 50 or so 2009/10 Bordeaux ranging from $15-$40/btl retail.

Both great vintages, however, there is something very special about the flashy oppulence of the 2009 vintage.

A texture that seems very "New World" in style yet retaining the "Classic" bordeaux combination of delicacy and minerality.
Of the 50 wines I tasted I immediately tried to confirm 100 cases,
while I did order a few of the others, none approached the sheer oppulence and quality of the Reignac.
With the price of the "Classifides" in the stratosphere it was pure joy to latch on to a wine that can be enjoyed seemlessly now or 10 years from now!
100 cases Ordered! Load the cellar/basement and enjoy!

2009 Château de Reignac Bordeaux Superieur
Reg $24.99 Sale $19.97

Don’t Miss wine of the month is the Château de Reignac Bordeaux Superieur 2009, 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Weighing in at 14% abv, high for a Bordeaux, this new comer to the club wowed us with its tremendous QPR. At $25 per bottle, , it really can’t be beat. We put it up in three separate blind tastings against all-time favourite QPR Bordeaux, the Côtes de Castillon Château d’Aiguilhe, the Reignac trumped the d’Aiguilhe. On the nose we have red cherry and white chocolate, plus earth. leather, anise, coffee, mocha, spice box, cinnamon, and some floral notes. Quite tannic and well structured, in the mouth it shows dark fruits and tight dry tannins, with a surprising lengthy complex finish for its breed. It definitely will benefit from more time to knit together, yet very enjoyable now! For QPR, if you enjoy yourself Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon done Bordeaux right, this is a no-brainer. This wine nails it definitely a 90 pointer. Château Reignac is one of the most impeccably run estates by proprietors Stephanie and Yves Vatelot (who is now assisting Alain Raynaud in making Lascombes). The famous Michel Roland is their consulting winemaker, which has helped make Reignac the most consistently well-made Bordeaux Superieur over the last 10 years. Reignac's gentle slopes and gravely soils facilitate natural drainage. The gravel reflects and stores the sun's heat which promotes early ripening of the estate's grapes. Great terroir is the key to the wines of Reignac. It is this splendid terroir, recommended by Michel Rolland that gives Reignac its edge. Château de Reignac sits atop the highest point in the parish of Saint Loubes, overlooking a 135-hectare clay and gravel rise that includes a single 80-hectare block of vines. The original château was built by Seigneur Baude de Peyron in the 16th century. It was remodeled in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the late 1800s, a central courtyard was added that features his signature wrought iron railings and in 1868, a remarkable greenhouse was designed by Gustave Eiffel. The present owners, Yves and Stephanie Vatelot, purchased Reignac in 1990 and have worked continuously ever since to restore the estate to its former glory while introducing numerous innovations. The world-renowned Michel Rolland is their consulting oenologist. "Reignac is the standard bearer for what can be achieved by a passionate proprietor who cuts yields to a minimum, and does everything right in the cellar. Reignac is the leading candidate for the finest generic Bordeaux produced year in and year out. It can compete favorably with classified growths..." - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate In order to classify as a Bordeaux Supérieur a wine's permitted alcoholic strength must be half a percent higher than Bordeaux AC wines. The classification is used for predominately red wines and occasionally sweet and white. Quality is uneven yet one property stands head and shoulders above the rest. Château Reignac has become the reference point for what can be achieved with zealous commitment to quality. It is the Bordeaux Supérieur by which all others are measured, and over recent vintages it has been as good as a classified growth. Proprietors Stephanie and Yves Vatelot (who is now assisting Alain Raynaud in making Lascombes) are at the top of their game and excelled themselves in 2000, producing a remarkable wine. The wines are typically a blend of Merlot (75%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) and offer amazing value for money. Robert Parker describes Reignac as "the leading candidate for the finest generic Bordeaux produced year in and year out." If there's one thing to be wary of when it comes to wine, it's tradition for tradition's sake. That's but one reason why we love Château Reignac. Another is that the wine is superb, and you needn't sell the car to afford it. When Yves and Stephanie Vatelot acquired the estate in 1990, old-fashioned ways of thinking immediately went out the window. The estate wasn't listed in Bordeaux's venerable Classification of 1855, so why play by the same, stuffy old rules? Where's it written, a century and a half later, that a winery must be situated alongside classified growths, such as Château Latour or Château Gruaud-Larose, to be a considered a producer of world-class wines? So in addition to bringing world-renowned consultant winemaker Michel Rolland to Reignac, the Vatelots purchased multiple parcels of old-vine Merlot. They also embarked on a years-long agronomical and geological study of Reignac’s vineyards (engineers dug 80 trenches for analysis). The findings were that "Reignac offers a unique peculiarity, that of reuniting the best types of terroir of both the Right and the Left Banks in a single estate, which explains the qualitative consistency of its wines, vintage in and vintage out." In simpler terms, this is a special place that – for more than a century – was making special wines that were overlooked and underappreciated for all the wrong reasons. Reignac is precisely the type of wine we love to bring to Lot18. Add to this the fact that the wine comes from Bordeaux's incredible 2009 vintage, and you can rest assured that you'll only be delighted by this wine’s power, balance and ability to age, just as we were. And we can't help but love that the wine costs a fraction of a classified growth's cuvée, and tastes every bit as good. Tasting Note: The intense ruby-red color and glass-coating viscosity promise a full-bodied wine. The aromas are ripe and fruit-driven, with lots of fresh, black plums and cassis, as well as a perfumed note of sage. The acidity is balanced and the wine’s supple tannins express the 2009 vintage’s character beautifully. This is a modern expression of Bordeaux in the best sense of the word. Decant this wine, and serve it in large-bowled glasses if you can't wait for the wine to age, and pour it alongside roasted filet mignon that’s been basted with butter and thyme. If you are able to hold the wine for five to eight years, you will enjoy a greater range of flavors. (14% ABV)

Domaine Faiveley 2010
1825, Pierre Faiveley founded the firm that now bears the name Domaine Faiveley. At that time, the firm was classic negociant, buying and selling wine. But from generation to generation, with a firm commitment to the quality of Burgundy’s patrimony, the Faiveley family has purchased vineyard and is today among the largest owners of classified vineyards in the Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune and Cotes Chalonnaise. All together the firm owns some 120 hectare of vineyards among which 10 hectares are grands crus and 25, premiers crus.

The objective of the family today, led by Erwan Faiveley, is to increase the firm’s holdings of great vineyards so that there can be complete control from vine to bottle across the entire range of wines. Along with this focus, Erwan Faiveley and General Manager Bernard Hervet have renovated the cellars which now boast state of the art barrel presses, custom designed wooden vats and among the finest, air cured oak casks available in the world.

Unlike many wine growers, Domaine Faiveley has united the management of its vineyards and its cellar under the direction of one technical director, Jerome Flous. The result is seamless integration of vineyard and cellar practices with great results in the quality of the wines. Today, the wines of Domaine Faiveley are widely recognized for being among the finest produced in Burgundy and Domaine Faiveley among the finest wine producers in the world.

2010 Domaine Faiveley
CEO/adviser Bernard Hervet describes 2010 as a moderately ripe year, but the aromatic complexity, precision and energy of the best 2010s here, in many instances reinforced by some whole-cluster vinification, make a strong argument that coolish growing seasons can make splendid and complete red Burgundies. The malos here were on the early side (the chardonnay malos were generally later), with most of the wines finishing in March and April of 2011, but the wines will nonetheless be bottled a bit later than usual.

4: 2010 Beaune Clos De L'Ecu  $320.00/6
Good bright red. Reticent aromas of dark cherry and crushed stone show a building spice character with air; less exuberant than the Champs Fulliot. Lovely definition and lift to the youthfully closed flavors of pomegranate, cherry and orange zest. Finishes firmly tannic and closed, but with excellent energy and subtle lingering perfume. These south-facing vines were picked at the beginning of the harvest. 89-92
Cask sample - medium cherry red color with pale meniscus; baked cherry, ripe cherry, berry nose; lovely, ripe cherry, ripe raspberry palate with grip and sweet tannins; medium-plus finish 91-93 points (91 pts.)
88-91 BUrghound Tasting note: Classic ruby. This is very pinot with a highly expressive nose of ripe cherry and raspberry that is cut with notes of wet stone and earth. The medium-bodied flavors are attractively rich and very supple on the mid-palate yet tighten up significantly on the firmer, serious and persistent finish where a touch of wood influence arrives just at the end.

4: 2010 Volnay Santenots $462.00/6
Bright, full, deep red. Crushed cherry, raspberry, minerals, cocoa powder and coriander on the vibrant nose. Sweet, fine-grained and subtly powerful, with terrific inner-mouth perfume and lift. Wonderfully classy Volnay, finishing bright, suavely tannic and very long. Consultant Bernard Hervet did a light extraction here, and believes that this cuvee got a bit too much pigeage in 2008. 92-94
90-93 Burghound Tasting note: Very deep ruby. An explosive and highly complex nose offers up aromas of raspberry and cherry liqueur along with hints of lavender and violets. The medium-bodied flavors possess outstanding richness and volume with excellent levels of dry extract that render the tannins almost invisible at present though the finish is sufficiently firm to suggest that they will require 12 to 15 years to fully resolve. I very much like the balance and sense of harmony here.

4: 2010 Pommard Les Rugiens $550.00/6
Good full, bright red. Subtle, high-pitched aromas of cherry, tobacco, leather and dried rose. Sweet, creamy and deep, with some CO2 adding to the impression of freshness. Wonderfully perfumed, very long wine, finishing with outstanding finesse of tannins, complex saline soil tones, and terrific energy and lift. Pommard without a whisper of rusticity. 92-95
91-93 Burghound Tasting note: A fresh, cool and restrained nose of surpassing elegance displays airy red berry fruit, in particular raspberry and currant. Interestingly for a Rugiens, this is almost delicate on the mid-palate but there is excellent power and plenty of underlying tension to the very firmly structured, linear and somewhat strict if wonderfully persistent and impeccably well-balanced finish. I wouldn't buy this unless you expressly intend to cellar it for at least a decade.

4: 2010 Gevrey Chambertin Cazetiers $515.00/6
Good deep red. Lovely lift to the aromas of cherry and rose petal. Sweet, suave and juicy, with terrific definition and class to the bright flavors of cherry, minerals, flowers and spices. Silky and stylish. Mounts impressively on the very long finish, which features suave tannins and captivating lingering perfume. 92-95
92-94 Burghound Tasting note: A brilliantly layered nose of impressive depth and breadth speaks of similar aromas as the Combe Aux Moines though this is more Gevrey in character. This is a powerful wine with plenty of mid-palate concentration to the amazingly rich, intense and tautly muscular flavors that culminate in a mouth coating, balanced and astonishingly long finish. A classic Cazetiers with everything that it needs to reward 15+ years of cellar time
Cask sample - light-medium cherry red color; lovely, focused, floral, tart cherry, framboise nose; rich, elegant, complex, tart cherry, ripe raspberry, mineral palate; needs 4-plus years; medium-plus finish 92-94 points (92 pts.)

2: 2010 Clos De Vougeot $1049.00/6
(just 20 hectoliters per hectare produced): Good deep red. Very pure, complex nose melds black cherry, minerals, black pepper, wild herbs and an earthy nuance. Large-scaled, sweet and rich, with a strong mineral underpinning to the flavors of black cherry and spices. A very powerful and impressive Clos Vougeot with outstanding persistence. The crop-limiting effect of the December frost has produced a wine with stunning concentration. 93-96
92-95 Burghound Tasting note: This is unusually elegant in 2010 with its refined nose of raspberry and earth though there are background notes of grilled meat and smoke. The supple, mouth coating and utterly delicious broad-shouldered flavors possess a silky texture yet there is plenty of power and punch to the very firmly structured finish. While there is a certain delicacy present, this will still need all of 15 years to realize its full potential

2: 2010 Latricieres-Chambertin $1169.00/6
Good bright red. Noble, airy aromas of piquant pomegranate, smoky minerality, white pepper and leather. Densely packed and folded in on itself; like a black hole in the mouth. Great verve and energy to the saline and crushed stone flavors. Uncoils slowly with aeration, with the finish displaying almost painful intensity and terrific mounting floral length. A great soil-driven Latricieres in the making. 93-96
93-95 Burghound Tasting note: This offers up a completely different aromatic profile than that of the Mazis with its extremely cool, restrained and ultra-elegant nose of a broad range of wild red berry fruits, stone, floral notes and spice hints. There is exceptionally good purity and transparency to the intensely mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that evidence ample power on the impeccably well-balanced and linear finish. This is a really lovely effort that embodies that ineffable quality of power without weight.

2: 2010 Chambertin-Clos De Beze $1799.99/6
Good bright full red. Sensational nose features all the Burgundy food groups: raspberry, minerals, flowers, game, spices. Pure silk on the palate, with a wonderfully fine-grained texture given lift and razor-sharp definition by sappy acidity and a piquant element of white pepper. Offers a rare combination of density and delineation and finishes with outstanding building length and great finesse. 94-97
Cask sample - light medium cherry red color; appealing, baked cherry, ripe cherry, vanilla, baked berry nose; tasty, rich, ripe, tart cherry, raspberry, baked cherry palate with delicacy; long finish 94-97 points (94 pts.)
94-97 Burghound Tasting note: A highly spiced nose features notes of cool red currant, plum, violets and wet stone along with ample amounts of pungent Gevrey style earth. There is impressive richness and size to the powerful and well-concentrated large-scaled flavors that are underpinned by buried tannins before culminating in a huge finish that is also monumentally proportioned. This built-to-age beauty will also require a considerable amount of patience as it should see its 50th birthday without undue effort.

 4: 2010 Corton-Clos Des Cortons Faiveley $999.99/6
Deep red with ruby tones. Sappy, perfumed nose offers cherry, white pepper, crushed stone, mint and menthol. Wonderfully velvety in the mouth, but with superb energy and definition to the pungent mineral and fresh raspberry flavors. Boasts a three-dimensional texture and great sweetness. Peppery acidity and uncanny soil complexity stain the palate on the finish, which features outstanding finesse of tannins. A worthy successor to the great 2009. 94-97
94-96 Burghound Tasting note: A brooding, deep and introverted nose grudgingly gives up notes of cassis, earth, wood and a hint of animale. The intense, brawny and imposingly structured flavors possess superb volume and almost breathtaking power on the explosive and mouth coating finish that is of monumental proportions. This is a classic Corton yet consistent with the style of the 2010 vintage, this is not unduly rustic, indeed the tannins, while firm, are actually relatively refined. A knock out by any standard but at the same time, a wine for the genuinely patient.
on 2/13/2012 & rated 95 points Cask sample - medium cherry red color; gorgeous, ripe cherry, roses, wild berry nose; wonderful, very appealing, cherry, baked cherry, ripe raspberry palate with balance; long finish 95-98 points