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BALVENIE
14 YEAR CARIBBEAN CASK
This great malt
was inspired by David Stewarts' success with
the limited-edition Balvenie 17 year old Rum
Cask of 2008. This wonderful malt is very
island-spicy on the tongue, cloves and
licorice mix with Tiki spices and orange
marmalade.
$59.99
750ml [102140]
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BALVENIE
17 YEAR PEATED CASK
This unique and
distinguished malt introduces smoke to
Speyside using aging casks. The Distillery
bought heavily peated barley in 2001 and
made it into spirit. David Stewart mixed
this spirit with traditionally aged 17 year
old Balvenie and finished it in new American
Oak casks. The two finished liquors were
then mixed in traditional oak. On the palate
the peat appears in the mouth as toasted
bread, not smoky and iodine like, but what
you would expect from a Big Islay Malt.
$114.99
750ml [165807]
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Beringer's 94
Point Reserve Chardonnay!!! |
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This week ends on a
high-scoring note! Beringer has recently released the latest
vintage of their Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay, and it’s the
best we’ve tasted in years! This “big gun” of the Napa Valley
consistently receives the lofty scores that so many others can
only dream about, and once we tasted it, we knew where our votes
were going for our California wine “pick of the week!” |
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BERINGER 2008 “PRIVATE
RESERVE” CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY
ROBERT PARKER 94 POINTS
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“The 2008 Chardonnay Private
Reserve continues the success Beringer has
enjoyed with this program. Notes of brioche,
hazelnut, marmalade, honeyed tropical
fruits, buttered citrus, and a gentle touch
of smoke are found in this full-bodied,
concentrated wine with impressive purity,
depth, and length. It should drink well for
4-5 years.”
$28.99
750ml [275937]
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Another Red
Wine Steal!!! |
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We attended a wine distributor tasting this past
week and came across this awesome deal! This is one of those
wines that hooked us as soon as we tasted it. This is a hand
crafted Nero d’Avola from Sicily that’s packed with irresistibly
rich fruit from start to finish.
“Saia” is farmed on volcanic topsoil on hillsides
240 feet above sea level just a mile from the sea. The sea,
soils and Mediterranean climate conditions impart regional
characters and complexity to some very impressive fruit.
Considering we were able to purchase the remaining cases of this
wine at a substantial discount, it’s a total steal and a great
intro to Nero d’Avola for those who haven’t yet tasted one.
Food Pairings: This versatile red
will pair well with a variety of meats, bbq, red sauced dishes,
pastas, cheeses and……… |
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FEUDO
MACCARI 2007 NERO D' AVOLA "SAIA"
It opens with
fragrant black cherry fruit aromas
intertwined with notes of wild herbs, sea
breeze and florals and concludes with a
medium to full-bodied palate of concentrated
and intensely flavored blackberry fruit with
a wonderful finish. The tannins are fairly
ripe so it offers an attractive texture and
drinkability.
Sale $18.98
Normally $30
750ml [380053]
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Over 40% Off An Awesome 92+ Point Red!!! |
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We bought a little of this wine at full price
last year, but someone further up the chain of distribution
bought way too much and we can pass along a great deal to
you. Alonso del Yerro was probably over-looked despite its
recent history of reviews because the winery was only founded in
2002. Before this vintage there was very little imported they
had little opportunity to build a fan base in the US before the
recession. That’s a shame, not least of all because Bordeaux’s
famed garagiste winemaker, Stéphane Derenoncourt is
making the wine. We could say a lot about Stéphane Derenoncourt,
but basically he earned his reputation the hard way when he
landed in Bordeaux in 1982 while hitch-hiking and playing the
blues in night clubs. He didn’t come from aristocratic stock
(like many Chateau owners in Bordeaux) or much care for wine
until he had a pair of pruning shears in his hand and learned to
love the vineyard. This ground up approach working with tiny,
out-of-the-way sites is what made him “great.” His Spanish
partnership is definitely worth a look, especially at this
price. |
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ALONSO DEL YERRO 2006
THE WINE ADVOCATE
92+ POINTS
- "The 2006 Alonso del Yerro went through
malolactic fermentation in new French oak
and was aged sur lie for 12 months with
batonnage. Purple-colored, it has an
enticing bouquet of wood smoke, pencil lead,
violets, spice notes, and black cherry jam.
Suave, sweet, and layered on the palate, it
has loads of savory fruit, excellent
concentration, and several years of aging
potential. It will be at its best from 2013
to 2026."
Sale $19.99
Normally $34.99 750ml [377029]
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A Super
Rosso
di Montalcino!!! |
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Like many of you we love good Brunellos-- but,
considering the price for most these days, Rosso di Montalcinos
are a relative bargain. Additionally, Valdicava makes one of the
best.
We had the opportunity to taste this wine in the
Spring when owner Vincenzo Abruzzese was kind enough to stop in
during a trip through the US and once again, it’s excellent. It
was met with unanimous approval from staff and customers in
attendance. Vincenzo has often remarked that his Rosso is “too
important for Rosso” and we tend to agree.
This is outstanding quality
Sangiovese and we encourage any and all to move quickly before
the supply runs out!! |
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VALDICAVA
2008 ROSSO DI MONTALCINO
We sell as much as we can
get our hands on every year as so many of
our customers have discovered the
exceptional quality of this Rosso in
particular. Valdicava’s wines are known for
their rich fruit, unusual concentration and
mouth-feel every vintage-- and this latest
release is no exception. When the wine is
first released it can be a bit closed and
structured and in need of cellaring or some
aeration time if opened.
$26.98
750ml [301073]
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