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New Malts Just Arrived!!!

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]   

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] 

Beringer's 94 Point Reserve Chardonnay!!!

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!”

ROBERT PARKER 94 POINTS  -  “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] 

Another Red Wine Steal!!!

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………

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]  

Over 40% Off An Awesome 92+ Point Red!!!

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.

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] 

A Super Rosso di Montalcino!!!

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!!

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]