Turley (05/08)
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Turley 2005 "Cedarman" Howell Mountain
Zinfandel
$49.95
Limit 1 bottle
Sold out
“Barely tamed, this
Zinfandel offers wild berry, wild flower and
sage aromas and zesty layers of plum, game
and toasty black pepper flavors.” |
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Turley 2005 "Dogtown" Lodi Zinfandel
$69.95
"Abundant with smoky, meaty aromas and
dense, ripe blackberry, cracked pepper and
licorice flavors that take on muscle toward
the supple finish." |
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Turley 2005 "Hayne" Napa Valley Zinfandel
$99.95
Sold out
"Offers lots of sweet and tart fruit,
ranging from plum to rhubarb, with flavors
that are nicely complex and focused. Has
lots of savory and licorice notes, and the
finish turns a bit rustic." |
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Turley 2005 "Pesenti" Paso Robles Zinfandel
$64.95
Sold out
"The impressive, powerful 2005 Zinfandel
Pesenti Vineyard exhibits a dark ruby/purple
color, plenty of minerality, loads of
bright, savory, black cherry and black
currant fruit, and notions of pepper and
crushed rocks. This is one of the deepest,
richest, most full-bodied 2005s in this
portfolio." |
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Turley 2005 "Ueberoth" Paso Robles Zinfandel
$79.95
"Intriguing aromas of smoky meat and briary
blackberry lead to powerful and layered wild
berry, blueberry and licorice flavors that
end with zesty tannins." |
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Turley 2005 "Hayne" Napa Valley Petite Sirah
$99.95
Sold out
"Dense and chewy. Pretty floral, huckleberry
and wild berry fruit flavors, with hints of
spice and cedar. Balanced, intense, even
elegant, ending with a touch of fresh earth
and anise." |
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Brut
Rose Bargain (05/7) |
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Beaumet Cuvee
Rose Brut $27.99
Beaumet's talented
cellarmaster, Denis Colombier, has fashioned
an amiable, but sophisticated, Rose that
sports a deep salmon-red hue and presents a
seductive nose of Bing cherries, cocoa and
toasted almonds. Harmonious and soft in the
mouth this Pinot Noir based Champagne
presents delectable flavors of poached red
berries and nougat, while it's long-play
finish features savory brown spice and carob
notions. All in all, this a commendable
effort that is easily worth twice its modest
price in today's market. |
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Spirits For Mom (05/06) |
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Chambord Rasberry Cordial
Sale Price $26.99
Original Price
$30.99
French liqueur with an
intense flavor of black-raspberries, fruits, herbs and honey.
The taste is sweet, and it has a ruby red color.
Its full name is Chambord Liqueur Royale De France, and it is
produced by Charles Jacquin Et Cie |
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Pama Pomegranate Liqueur
Sale Price $18.99 Original Price
$23.99
Made with all-natural
California pomegranate juice, premium vodka and "a touch" of
tequila, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur is the first premium
pomegranate-flavored liqueur available. Ruby red in color with a
sweet, yet tart, thick flavor, PAMA is a great representation of
the real "forbidden fruit" and can transform a variety of
cocktails into an exotic explosion of the recently rediscovered
flavor.
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Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
Sale Price $22.99
Original Price $14.99
This is a great new liqueur
- fine coffee and blended alcohol in one bottle. A must for
coffee drinkers that enjoy a good stiff coffee every now and
then. The bottle shape is a replica of a cocktail shaker with a
functional lid that doubles as a shot measurement. The stars in
Starbucks logo are echoed in a reverse color band around the
bottom of the bottle lid. Dark espresso replaces the traditional
silver color of the "shaker" to evoke the deep, rich coffee for
which Starbucks is famous. |
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Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 1L Bourbon
Sale Price $32.99 Original Price $39.99
Limited
Edition
In commemoration of the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby,
Churchill Downs and the Labrot & Graham Distillery are proud to
bring you this limited edition bottling of Woodford Reserve
bourbon.
Woodford Reserve's affiliation with the Sport of Kings also
includes its sponsorship of the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic,
the Grade I stakes race that precedes the “Run for the Roses” on
May 3, 2003. Since its first running in 1987, the Turf Classic
race has become one of thoroughbred racing’s premier events for
horses that run on grass. |
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Flor de Cana
18 Year Rum Sale
Price $34.99 Original Price $43.99
Rich copper color. Dark
caramel, buttered nuts, and spice aromas. A
rich, supple entry leads to a viscous,
dryish, full-bodied palate with robust dark
chocolate, caramel, roasted nuts, and brown
spice flavors. Finishes with a very long,
charred oak, vanilla, and burnt caramel
fade. A very serious, dry, and elegant rum.
Mom will love it. |
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Asom Broso La
Rosa Reposado Sale
Price $36.99
Original Price $43.99
From your first sip to your
last, an explosion of taste and fragrance
inundates your senses... Opening nose emits
sweet floral scent; aeration brings out
characteristics of vintage Bordeaux wine.
Palate entry is spicy and peppery with a
sweet and smooth vanilla finish.
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Rockin Russian River (05/05)
Online Orders Only |
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August West
2006 "Graham Family Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $44.95
This
could quite possibly be winemaker Ed
Kurtzman's (Freeman, Roar) best to date! The
grapes come from a small vineyard that has
quickly become a "poster child" for quality
fruit. The wine has an intense ruby color,
and an herb and spice scented nose which is
both pretty and powerful. The palate is
lush, with bright fruit flavors of cherry,
strawberry, and raspberry, balanced by
perfect acidity, subtle tannin, and a
balance that tempts you to drink the whole
bottle! Less than 700 cases produced! |
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Castalia 2006
"Rochioli Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $49.95
Terry
Bering has been the Cellar Master at
Rochioli Winery since 1990, and has been
making wine since 1985. Obviously, being the
Cellar Master at Rochioli has it's
advantages. This is 100% Pinot Noir: 50%
from the River Block and the rest from an
18-year-old block that Terry feels is even
better than the River Block. The wine is
soft and approachable presenting enticing
aromas and flavors of cherry, stawberry and
cola notes, then gaining palate weight. Only
328 cases produced! |
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Ketcham Estate 2006 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $39.95
Mark
Ketcham & Steve Rigisich tapped winemaker
Michael Browne (yes...of Kosta Browne fame)
to make the wine. Dedication to the utmost
quality with their first release made the
wine a big hit with our customers, and it
was gone in a blip! The 2006 has landed, and
is every bit as good! It jumps out of the
glass with aromas of cherry, strawberry,
cola, spice, and a hint of mushroom. The
palate follows suit, giving way to a touch
of minerality and anise, and nicely placed
acidity. About 500 cases produced. |
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Kistler 2005 "Kistler
Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $150.00
Limit 2
Bottles
Robert Parker 93-95
Points
"Kistler Vineyards, undeniably one
of the world's finest winemaking estates, is run with passionate
dedication to detail and quality by Steve Kistler and Mark
Bixler. The deep ruby/purple-hued 2005 Pinot Noir Kistler
Vineyard possesses sweet blueberry, raspberry, and forest floor
notes, zesty acidity, elegance, and finesse, and a medium-bodied
finish." |
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Martinelli 2006
"Bella Vigna" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $60.00
Lee Martinelli, Sr. and his
family have farmed the Russian River Valley for decades, and
have some of the most impressive vineyards. Winemaker Helen
Turley has graced the cover of Wine Spectator and other great
publications over the course of time, and her wines have
garnered praise from virtually every wine critic out there.
Couple the two of them together, and you have a recipe for
success! The Martinelli wines are highly coveted, so we are
thrilled to have them to offer to our customers! |
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Williams Selyem
2006 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $100.00
Limit 3 Bottles
Williams Selyem is
considered to be one of the original "cult" producers. And there
is no doubt this winery helped to write the book on Pinot Noir.
This wine is "textbook" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, from
its ruby/garnet color, to its beautiful nose of cherry, cola,
strawberry, and spice. The flavors follow suit, with additional
flavors of plum, black truffle, clove, cola, and a silky, soft
texture amid refined tannins. It is finesse in a bottle, and a
"must have" for any Pinot Noir fanatic! |
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TORBRECK: "CUTTING EDGE AUSTRALIA"
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TORBRECK 2007 SEMILLON “WOODCUTTERS” $15.98
[#377558]

Semillon was
one of the first white grape varieties
planted in the Barossa Valley over 160 years
ago so it is quite at home in the region.
This wonderful white is less lemony than its
Hunter Valley counterparts but the very old
low yielding Semillon vines produce grapes
that result in rounder, broader style wines.
This enticing white offers up wonderful
aromas of smoked hazelnuts and honeysuckle
along with a creamy yet fresh palate of
spiced exotic fruit flavors and a flinty
minerality. An outstanding introduction to
Semillon. |
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TORBRECK 2006 SHIRAZ “WOODCUTTERS” $17.98
[#377455]

Like the
Semillon, this wine is named for the period
when Dave Powell was working as a woodcutter
in the Torbreck forest in Scotland. It’s a
perennial customer favorite at Hi-Time and
we continue receiving requests for the wine
throughout the year long after it is sold
out. "Woodcutters" is one of the best values
going and it over-delivers in our
estimation. Packed with hand selected fruit,
it’s brimming with fresh ripe aromas of
black raspberry, tea, white pepper and spice
and loaded with richly textured and layered
flavors of blackberry, bluberry and plum.
Powell ages this wine in large used oak
barrels and avoids the excessive oakiness
found in so many Shirazs in this price
range. An outstanding value not to be
missed.
Robert Parker 92
points. |
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TORBRECK 2005 “ THE STRUIE” $49.98 [#377314]

"The Struie"
seems to get lost in the shuffle every year
until folks figure out how good it is. With
this wine the focus is on cooler climate
Shiraz from parcels in the Eden and Barossa
Valleys. The Eden Valley fruit is sourced
from 44-year-old vines located 400-500
meters above sea level. These grapes ripen
up to two weeks later than most of the
Barossa and result in wines with distinctive
cool climate characteristics that are a bit
more structured and tightly wound in their
youth. When combined with fruit from
80-year-old Barossa hillside vines, "Struie"
offers enticing aromas of blackberries,
licorice and pepper and an alluring palate
of sliky smooth black fruit with outstanding
balance and finish. Put this one in the
cellar for a couple of years and prepare to
be impressed.
Robert Parker 94
points. |
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TORBRECK 2007 “JUVENILES” GRENACHE/
MOURVEDRE/SHIRAZ $16.98 [#377715]

Originally
“Juveniles” was made by Powell for an ex-pat
Englishman friend of his who operates a wine
bar in Paris of the same name. Like Dave,
wine bar owner Tim Johnston is a RhÙne wine
devotee so this wine was the perfect fit.
Fortunately for us, it’s been available in
the US for several years and this may be the
very best yet. We were immediately taken
with its vivid fruit, expressive flavors and
wonderful balance and cannot say enough
about it. It’s very Rhone-like with bright
red fruits, white pepper spice and meaty
notes on the nose and impeccable balance and
freshness on the palate with juicy,
mouthwatering raspberry and Santa Rosa plum
flavors. We’re bullish on this one and urge
you to go big. |
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TORBRECK 2007 MARSANNE/ ROUSANNE $32.98
[#378160]

This Rhone
style white is made from very low yield
grapes from the Descendant vineyard and
combines barrel fermented Marsanne with tank
fermented Rousanne. Since the grapes are
picked fairly late, it’s a bit lower in
acidity but blessed with ample texture and
flavor. Floral blossoms, honeysuckle,
mandarin orange and minerals abound on the
nose while the palate is rich and opulent
making this an ideal wine with seafood and
white meats (or on its own!). Here’s a
fantastic alternative to Chardonnay that’s
sure to please. |
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TORBRECK 2005 “THE STEADING”
GRENACHE/SHIRAZ/MOURVEDRE $31.98 [#377411]

For Dave Powell, “'The Steading' is a
labor of love as this wine represents his
ode to the original ungrafted old vines of
the Barossa Valley. This special wine is the
result of 45 separate parcels of fruit that
are fermented and aged separately prior to
the final blending and bottling. It’s a
Chateauneuf-du-Pape style blend that is rich
and powerful yet balanced as it avoids the
portiness and excessive alcoholic qualities
of so many of its contemporaries. We love
this for its layers of black raspberry and
kirsch along with intriguing notes of
garrigue, spices and distinct earthiness.
"The Steading" is always one of our personal
favorites that combines New World fruit with
Old World sensibilities and it’s a
tour-de-force wine from start to finish.
Robert Parker 93
points. |
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TORBRECK 2005 SHIRAZ “THE FACTOR” $94.98
[#377292]

"The Factor"
is made from some of the finest parcels of
old vine Shiraz in the Barossa Valley. The
yields from these lots range from 1-1.5 tons
per acre in a region where 6 tons per acre
is commonplace. This truly is one of the
great Australian Shirazs in our estimation.
Enough said.
Robert Parker 97
points. |
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TORBRECK 2006 SHIRAZ/VIOGNIER “DESCENDANT”
$96.98 [#377410]

"Descendant" is a single vineyard property
adjacent to the Torbreck Winery that was
planted by Powell in 1994 from cuttings off
old Runrig vineyards. As such, the wine
bears the same name. "Descendant" was the
first co-fermented Shiraz/Viognier in
Barossa and many have followed in recent
years.
Powell likens this wine to a Cornas in
that the clay soils here yield rich,
textured and savory grapes, but the addition
of Viognier adds a dimension of perfume and
palate texture not found in Cornas.
"Descendant" offers a unique combination of
spicy blackberry and mulberry fruit aromas
with earth and floral notes as well as a
tightly knit, ultra-concentrated palate of
polished black fruit with meaty nuances.
There’s some impressive structure here and
this wine will require some cellaring to be
truly appreciated. A world class Shiraz and
a well-deserved
Robert
Parker 97 points! |
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TORBRECK 2005 MATARO “THE PICT” $133.98
[#377321]

We defer to
Dave Powell on this one: "The Pictish race,
one of the founding races of the British
Isles, arrived in Scotland from Brittany in
about the 15th century BC in what was known
as the Heroic Age. Migrating from Northwest
France, they sailed northward to Ireland
where they were refused permission to land.
The Pict were fierce warriors. In some old
stories these fearsome fighting men tear off
their clothes and rush into battle becoming
so frenzied by blood-lust that they chew
holes in their own shields... Made solely
from a tiny, single plot of ancient
head-pruned, bush wine Mataro in the sandy
quartz soils of Northern Greenock, this is
about as rich and decadent a wine as you
could imagine-- easily enough to satiate a
Pictish warrior from the Heroic Age. |
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TORBRECK 2005 SHIRAZ VIOGNIER “RUNRIG”
$189.98 [#378755]

“Runrig” is
the flagship wine of Torbreck and considered
one of the top red wines of Australia. It’s
a big, focused and structured wine with near
port-like concentration and endowed with
rich, liqueur-like blackberry and cassis
fruit. It’s received
99 points from
Robert Parker the past
four vintages and we think this vintage
will merit much the same. |
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TORBRECK 2005 MUSCAT BLANC “THE BOTHIE”
DESSERT WINE $14.98 [#377557]

In Powell’s
words: "A sweet wine at Torbreck was always
going to be something slightly different and
we’ve been tinkering away at it since 2001.
Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains from John
Nietschke’s Ebenezer vineyard is harvested
in several stages to achieve different
levels of ripeness, creating a myriad of
potential flavors. "The Bothie" typically
displays lifted aromas of rose water,
honeydew melon, lime and geranium. It’s a
very versatile wine that can be enjoyed at
the start of a meal or nicely chilled at the
end with fresh fruit, ice creams or
sorbets.”
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High Scoring Burgundy (04/29) |
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Vougeot 2005 "Clos la Perriere" Domaine Bertanga
$84.95 Wine Spectator 91
Points “This is
marked by sweet vanilla and coconut notes from new oak, giving
way to supple cherry and red currant as it travels across the
palate. A mineral element infuses the finish. Needs time to
showcase its elegant charms. Best from 2011 through 2022. 150
cases imported.” |
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Mercurey 2005 "Clos des Myglands" Maison Faiveley
$34.99 Wine Spectator 91
Points No
Spectator review, per se, just a score. We featured this in our
last newsletter and can tell you it’s one the vintage’s top
bargains! Patience, however, is necessary as this is made in a
very classic, traditional, conservative style. (Also
available in Mags! #305796/$69.95) |
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Volnay 2005 "Santenots-VV" Alex Gambal
$59.95 Wine Spectator 91
Points “This is
marked by sweet vanilla and coconut notes from new oak, giving
way to supple cherry and red currant as it travels across the
palate. A mineral element infuses the finish. Needs time to
showcase its elegant charms. Best from 2011 through 2022. 150
cases imported.” |
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Nuits St. Georges 2005 "Bousselots" Philippe Gavignet $59.95 Wine Spectator 92
Points Another
wine included sans reportage. We have promoted Gavignet heavily
from the outset of the 2005 campaign. He is an emerging
superstar! Not for the faint of heart, this is a massive wine
with loads of structure and grip. A terroir deluxe that needs
minimum 10 years in the cellar. (Also available in Mags!
#307306/$150.00) |
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Chassagne Montrachet Rouge 2005 "Clos St. Jean" Ramonet $49.95 Wine Spectator 90
Points "With its
meaty character and bright structure offsetting the cherry,
raspberry and spice flavors, this red shows personality and
verve. It’s also pretty classy with a lingering mineral finish.
Best from 2012 through 2020. 75 cases imported." |
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Chassagne Montrachet Rouge 2005 "Clos Boudriotte" Ramonet $64.95 Wine Spectator 91
Points "Lovely,
pure, fresh and juicy with well-defined cherry, raspberry,
licorice and spice flavors that pick up intensity through to the
finish. Balanced and sleek with a mineral-tinged aftertaste.
Best from 2012 through 2022. 60 cases imported." |
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Savigny-les-Beaune 2005 "Fourneaux" Nicholas Rossignol $44.95 Wine Spectator 91
Points "Needs air
to exhibit its blackberry and cherry aromas and flavors. Earth,
smoke and mineral accents round out the flavor profile and the
firm structure boosts the finish. Concentrated and long. Best
from 2012 through 2022." |
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Savigny-les-Beaune 2005 "Lavieres" Tollot-Beaut $34.95 Wine Spectator 92
Points "A rich,
spicy red, infused with dense cherry and mineral flavors. It’s
inaccessible now with a solid structure of acidity and tannins.
The fruit melds together in the end. Be patient, best from 2012
through 2024. 100 cases imported." |
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Chassagne Montrachet 2005 "Morgeot-VV"
Vincent Girardin $49.99
Wine Spectator 92
Points
“A plump style with a creamy texture
offsetting the lively structure. This sets
the stage for flavors of vanilla custard,
toasted brioche and a hint of clove. Has the
substance and concentration to back up the
opulence. Drink now through 2015. 75 cases
made.” |
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World Class, 98 Point Wine(04/28) |
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Elderton 2004 "Command" Shiraz
$79.98
Wine Advocate 98
Points
"The 2004 Shiraz "Command" comes
from a single block of 104-year-old vines. It was aged in 100%
new oak puncheons (400 liter barrels). Opaque purple-colored,
this Shiraz has fabulous aromatics of smoke, melted tar,
licorice, espresso, game, and blueberry compote. Layered but
tight, this full-bodied wine is thick, rich, and totally
hedonistic. The finish lasts for 60 seconds. However, be warned.
This monumental Shiraz needs 10-15 years to fully unfold. It
will provide pleasure through 2035." Wine Advocate # 173
Oct 2007 Jay Miller *This item
will arrive in-store Wednesday May 7th and be available for
shipping/pickup thereafter. |
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