Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
New Weekend, New Arrivals; German Wines by the Vineyard; Rodney Strong; Caves São João New Arrival; Case Deals
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Flash Sale
Arriving Tuesday, August 25th
Castello di Argiano Sesti Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany 2010 750ML ($99.95) Was $79, Now $75, pre-arrival special
Case-6 Castello di Argiano Sesti Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany 2010 750ML ($479.95) $419 pre-arrival special (that’s only $69.83/bottle!)
Wine Enthusiast 95 points “This pure expression of Sangiovese opens with aromas of rose petal, leather, game, Mediterranean herb and wild berry. The vibrant, full-bodied palate delivers layers of crushed Morello cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and grilled herb alongside firm, polished tannins and bright acidity. It boasts character and depth. Drink 2017–2030.”
Antonio Galloni – Vinous 94 points “Sesti’s 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of real class and personality. In fact, the 2010 is one of the best wines I have tasted from this estate in Sant’Angelo in Colle. Iron, sweet red cherries, wild flowers and earthiness are some of the many notes that inform a juicy, plump Brunello that already drinks well. The 2010 is quite forward and fruit-driven, but there is good underlying complexity as well as enough acidity to ensure a decade-plus of fine drinking. My only quibble is that the aromatics could be a little more focused, but that is a relatively small critique for a wine that delivers this much pleasure.”
James Suckling 94 points “Wonderful aromas of dried flowers and fruit. Hints of mushrooms and earth. Full body, ripe and juicy fruit and a berry, spice and cherry aftertaste. Delicious now. Why wait?”
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The average price is $89
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New Weekend New Arrivals
ITALY-TUSCANY
Castello di Ama ‘Ama’, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2010 750ML ($24.95) $21.90 special
Case-12 Castello di Ama ‘Ama’, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2010 750ML ($259.95) $219 special
Wine Enthusiast 93 points “This exquisite wine offers classic Sangiovese aromas of violet, wild cherry and tobacco leaf. The palate delivers bright red cherry, mint and cinnamon notes along with vibrant acidity and bracing but supple tannins. It’s extremely elegant and should develop complexity over the next few years.” WE
Wine Spectator 90 points “Cherry, licorice, spice and mineral flavors give this dimension, while the lively acidity lends focus. Balanced and long, with berry fruit and spice details gracing the finish. Drink now through 2020.” WS
GERMANY
Donnhoff Estate Riesling, Nahe 2013 750ML ($24.95) $18.80 special
Case-12 Donnhoff Estate Riesling, Nahe 2013 750ML ($279.95) $199 special (that’s only $16.58/bottle!)
The Wine Advocate “The 2013 Riesling is quite coolish and mineral on the nose, very clear with white stone fruit aromas. Light-bodied, salty and piquant, this is a sexy Riesling, a dying sort of Riesling, a Oberhausen Kabinett off-dry, a delicious, stimulatingly piquant wine which is almost completely exported. An extremely quaffable wine.”
Terry Theise notes “I think these wines show a paradox analogous to the thread-count in linens: the more there are, the smoother it feels. Each of these wines has so much sheer material the result is they feel not soft but caressing. That said though, this ’13 has greener flavors than usual, in keeping with the vintage character. It remains the world’s greatest wine value, and it seems that some of you have also made this discovery, as we have very few cases unspoken for as I write.”
Donnhoff Oberhauser Leistenberg “Tonschiefer” Riesling Trocken, Nahe 2013 750ML ($29.95) $24 special
Case-12 Donnhoff Oberhauser Leistenberg “Tonschiefer” Riesling Trocken, Nahe 2013 750ML ($319.95) $249 special (that’s only $20.75/bottle!)
The Wine Advocate “The 2013 Riesling Trocken Tonschiefer is more sophisticated than the Gutsriesling, displaying pure, flinty slate aromas along with bright fruit aromas. Quite round and intense on the palate, this is medium-bodied, slightly piquant Riesling with a certain power, juice and length. A mouthful of wine with Spätlese level.”
Terry Theise notes “The estate wine from (mostly) Leistenberg which grows on a sandy slate called Tholeyer Schiefer. This is as limpid as spring-water, until it rears up with radicchio and with a slatey char. It’s for connoisseurs of the art of bitterness, in a jacket of cool freshness and the gleam of sunlight on the surface of the water.”
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Mid-West, East & South
Summer Shipping Saver
Whisk your wine through warmer weather!
Now for the summer season we are offering UPS Three Day Select Service for the price of UPS Ground for shipments normally travelling 4 or more business days.
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Turley Wine Cellars
Arriving August 25th
*Not available through our website. To order, please call or email.
Turley Wine Cellars Duarte Vineyard Zinfandel, Contra Costa County 2013 750ML ($49.95) $39 pre-arrival special
Wine Spectator 90 points “Dusty rose petal and raspberry aromas lead to fresh and supple flavors of cherry pie, toasted sage and fresh pepper. A pleasure to drink. Drink now through 2020.” WS
Antonio Galloni 89-91 points “The 2013 Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard is bright, lifted and aromatic throughout. This is one of the more vibrant, saline wines in the range, yet there is lovely sweetness and depth to the fruit. Dollops of Carignane and Mataro round out the blend in this intriguing Contra Costa Zinfandel-based red.” AG
Turley Wine Cellars Pesenti Vineyard Zinfandel, Paso Robles 2012 750ML ($59.95) $49 pre-arrival special
Antonio Galloni 94 points “The 2012 Zinfandel Pesenti Vineyard is wonderfully lifted and precise, especially within the context of Paso Robles. Hints of licorice, anise and orange peel add gorgeous aromatic presence to a core of sweet red stone fruits. Already open and highly expressive, the Pesenti is another fabulous wine that will reward readers with a long and wide drinking window.” AG
Turley Wine Cellars Mead Ranch Zinfandel, Atlas Peak 2013 750ML ($69.95) $59 pre-arrival special
Robert Parker 96 points “From a high-elevation vineyard in Atlas Peak, the 2013 Zinfandel Mead Ranch (16.1% alcohol) has its origins at a site planted in 1880, although Larry Turley’s block dates only from 1970. The vines are head-pruned and the soils purely volcanic. One the profound Zinfandels from Turley in 2013, this wine is locked-and-loaded, so to speak – powerful, packed, rich, and full-bodied, with blackberry, blueberry, black raspberry and cherry fruit in abundance. It is obviously full-bodied, thick, even unctuously textured, while it seems to have slightly less acidity than some of the other cuvées – or at least, that’s how it presents itself. This is a stunner to drink over the next 10-12+ years. It is a great Zinfandel and one of the most sumptuous and exotic in the portfolio.” RP
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Just a reminder about our current shipping specials during this season:
For the Mid-West, East, and South during the summer season we are offering UPS Three Day Select Service for the price of UPS Ground for shipments that would normally travel four or more business days to their destination.
We offer flat rate shipping on any size single order / single shipment
-to Oregon for $17,
-Washington & Idaho for $20,
-and California for $25
These rates do not apply to orders held in storage here for any reason. Multiple orders consolidated into one shipment do not qualify for flat rate shipping.
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Arriving Mid-September
Domaine Servin Butteaux, Chablis Premier Cru 2013 750ML ($34.95) $26 pre-arrival special
Antonio Galloni 89-90 points “The 2013 Chablis Butteaux is all about subtlety. Here the citrus flavors take on an attractive sense of oiliness and pure texture, with white flowers, white pepper and mint overtones that add brightness. Today the Butteaux is a bit compact, especially on the finish, but that is a relatively small quibble within the context of the year. Saline notes add complexity to the chalky finish.” AG
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Domaine Servin Vaillons, Chablis Premier Cru 2013 750ML ($34.95) $26 pre-arrival special
Antonio Galloni 90-92 points “Bright citrus, lemon peel and tangerine notes emerge from the 2013 Chablis Vaillons. One of the more energetic, vibrant 1er Crus at Servin in 2013, the Vaillons stands out for its nuance and crystalline precision.” AG
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The average price is $33
Domaine Servin Montee de Tonnerre, Chablis Premier Cru 2014 750ML ($34.95) $28 pre-arrival special
Case-12 Domaine Servin Montee de Tonnerre, Chablis Premier Cru 2014 750ML ($349.95) $299 pre-arrival special (that’s only $24.92/bottle!)
Stephen Tanzer–Vinous 90-93 points “(from particularly healthy, high-quality fruit in 2014, noted Marc Cameron): Pale yellow with green reflections. Subtly complex aromas of lime leaf, minerals and peppermint. Then rich, round and generous in the mouth, offering salty flavors of lime, white flowers and crushed stone. This seriously broad dry wine is strong in dusty extract. A step up in length from the foregoing premier crus, finishing dry and classic, with no austerity.” ST
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Also Arriving Mid-September
Bernard Fouquet Domaine des Aubuisieres Vouvray Cuvee de Silex, Loire 2014 750ML ($21.95) $18 pre-arrival special
Case-12 Bernard Fouquet Domaine des Aubuisieres Vouvray Cuvee de Silex, Loire2014 750ML ($219.95) $189 pre-arrival special
Winery note “The Cuvée du Silex 2014 is a wine of dry type « soft », or we find a beautiful aromatic expression of Chenin Blanc.”
M. Plouzeau Chinon Rive Gauche, Loire 2014 750ML ($19.95) $14 pre-arrival special
Case-12 M. Plouzeau Chinon Rive Gauche, Loire 2014 750ML ($199.95) $149 pre-arrival special
VinopolNote: From organically farmed vineyards in Chinon & Touraine. 100% Cabernet Franc.
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Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy Sancerre Les Coutes, Loire 2014 750ML ($27.95) $20.90 pre-arrival special
Case-12 Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy Sancerre Les Coutes, Loire 2014 750ML ($259.95) $219 pre-arrival special
VinopolNote: From a steep vineyard where 50% of vines are over 50 years old.
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Germany – By the Vineyard
Erderner Treppchen & Erdener Prälat
The small German village of Erden (population 379!) lies along the meandering bank of the Mosel. Three vineyards lie within its borders: Erderner Treppchen, the largest vineyard, and Erdener Prälat, alongside it, are both situated on terraced slate across the river from the village. Erdener Busslay, the third, lies alongside tiny bed and breakfasts and the tiny village’s center. Though small – Erden itself occupies a mere 1.5 square miles – these vineyards account for some of the most beautiful wines of all the Middle Mosel.
Erdener Treppchen slops southward, allowing long stretches of exposure. The soil comprises of deep layers of iron-infused slate, steeply terraced from the river’s banks up to the rough and rocky summit of nearby hills. The vineyard’s terrain inspired the name, based off of ‘treppe’, or ‘staircase’, in German.
The nearby Erderner Prälat occupies a mere 2.2 hectares. Entirely south-facing, the vineyard is surrounded by cliffs which insulate the vines – as a result, Prälat is one of the warmest plots in the region. Over time, it has also become one of the most sought-after vineyards. Given the limited space, only a few winemakers have access to the vineyard.
One of the finest producers working in these vineyards is Weingut Meulenhof. Within their Prälat and Treppchen holdings, vines have been trained to posts – mostly ungrafted. Fruit is harvested by hand, and scraps from pruning are made into compost for the vines. Vinification is done separately parcel-by-parcel, with native yeasts used for fermentation.
Also working in the area is the Christoffel family, who has been making wine since the 17th Century. The four hectares they work are mostly split between Treppchen and a plot at the very top of Prälat, where winemaking has been recorded since the 7th century.
At Christoffel, many plantings are over 100 years old, coming from their original rootstocks. Similar to Meulenhof, Christoffel vinifies each parcel separately, designated by a star system. Wines are pressed whole-cluster, cool-fermented in large wooden casks, and allowed to rest on the fine lees for a brief time before early bottling.
These wines are marked by brilliant clarity, structure, and balance. Vines benefit greatly from the iron-rich soils, with resultant wines brimming with minerality and well-aligned acidity. Great aging potential lies here, though there’s nothing wrong with popping a cork anytime soon…
Erdener Treppchen and Erdener Pralat Wines Available Here Now
Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett, Mosel 2013 ($29.95) $24 special, 17 bottles available
Joel B. Payne–Vinous 92 points “Karl-Joseph Christoffel’s 2013 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett is the Mosel at its finest: pure, finely chiseled and unbelievable elegant! It is a tribute to how Riesling blossoms on slate soils. Delicately off-dry, it is my top value pick for Germany in 2013.” JP
Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese, Mosel 2012 ($39.95) $29 special, 18 bottles available
Wine Spectator 90 points “A supple and seductive sweetie, with peach cobbler, cream and glazed apricot flavors. Red currant and ripe melon notes appear midpalate, leading to a spicy finish. Drink now through 2030.” WS
Terry Theise notes: “Now this is explosively expressive. If I say “apple and slate” yet again, it’s boring but true. It’s the combo of hi-def clarity and torque, firmness and brilliance yet many-layered density, and this goose-flesh tingle threaded through it all—that makes it uncanny.”
Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese, Mosel 2013 ($39.95) $29 special, 22 bottles available
Wine Spectator 90 points “Shows a raciness to the pure-tasting flavors of fresh-cut green apple and white currant, with grapefruit accents. Hints of mustard greens show on the richly spiced finish. Drink now through 2034. 35 cases imported.” WS
Meulenhof Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese 2010 750ML ($28.95) $23 special, 1 bottle available
Wine Spectator 91 points “Subtle bouquet of white peach, apple blossom and mint. Quite soft and gentle, with sweet apricot fruit nicely balanced by ripe but understated acidity. Well-balanced sp atlese with spices and mineral salts on the finish.”
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Meulenhof Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese #11 2011 750ML ($24.95) $21.90 special, 10 bottles available
Wine Spectator 93 points “Racy and savory, with a flinty essence to the bright apple and ripe citrus flavors. Features a powerful midpalate, with an ironclad structure and a finish that lingers with some peppery accents.”
Meulenhof Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese #22 2011 750ML ($24.95) $19 special, 27 bottles available
Meulenhof Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese Alte Reben (Old Vine) 2010 750ML ($37.95) $29.90 special, 7 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 91 points “Pale golden-yellow. Appealing aromas of ripe peach, mango and acacia honey. Glazed apricot infused with sweet herbal spices on the creamy, glossy palate. Rich and dense yet ethereal. Finishes with fine length.”ST
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Weingut Jos. Christoffel Jr. Christoffel-Prum Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese *** 2004 750ML ($44.95) $39 special, 5 bottles available
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Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese ** “Herzlay” 2012 750ML ($59.95) $49 special, 12 bottles available
Terry Theise note “That suffix “Lay” is local dialect for slate. This is from an old ungrafted parcel among the cliffs, and the wine has its usual swollen mass, firm richness and length. I’m glad of the relatively moderate sweetness; it thins the hugeness of fruit and makes it tinkle down the palate in snaky rivulets of salty terroir and tart apple. Also a sponti.”
Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese ** “Herzlay” 2013 750ML ($69.95) $59 special, 11 bottles available
Wine Spectator 90 points “Offers lots of pastry puff notes to the airy peach and melon flavors. Spicy and lush, with a pillowy finish that lingers with dried ginger accents. A delicate style. Drink now through 2038. 5 cases imported.” WS
Weingut Jos. Christoffel Jr. Christoffel-Prum Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese *** 2004 750ML ($49.95) $39 special, 5 bottles available
Mosel Fine Wines 90+ points “This is a nicely made wine with great balance and freshness. The remarkable thing is that a very subtle touch of botrytis smoke kicks in on the mid-palate and finish. This should develop remarkable well even if the wine may remain somewhat on the austere and structured side. 2012-2024.”
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Weingut Jos. Christoffel Jr. Christoffel-Prum Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese *** 2007 750ML ($54.95) $33 special, 19 bottles available
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Weingut Jos. Christoffel Jr. Christoffel-Prum Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Gold***GK 2012 750ML ($59.95) $39 special, 10 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 94 points “($63) Rich golden yellow. Seductive scents of apple blossom, white raisin and quince are given depth by a trace of honeyed botrytis. Rich, candied papaya fruit shows a velvety texture, with an element of minty acidity keeping the palate fresh. Dense yet light on its feet, with the mineral salts providing spice on the long, elegant finish. Gorgeous!” ST
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Rodney Strong
In 1959, celebrated American dancer Rod Strong followed his second passion and founded a winery in Sonoma County. It was only the 13th winery bonded in this new region. He pioneered planting varietals that would later put California on the winemaking map: Chardonnay in what would become Chalk Hill and Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. In 1974, he released the first single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon of Sonoma County: Alexander’s Crown.
Today, the Klein family continues Rod’s tradition of innovation and excellence: they expanded and modernized the winery, adding temperature-controlled cellaring, new fermentation tanks, and even built solar panels to improve their sustainability efforts. They added Symmetry, a Bordeaux-style red blend, to the illustrious lineup. The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from winemaker-selected lots from vineyards in the Alexander Valley. Each lot is hand-harvested, fermented separately and age in French oak barrels. Before being included in the final cuvee, each lot is tasted and graded before a final determination is made.
Rodney Strong Wines Available Here Now
All at the lowest listed prices in the USA today!
Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 2011 750ML ($41.95) $31.90 special, 21 bottles available
Wine Enthusiast 91 points “Lengthy and expansive, this wine offers cherry and herb on the nose, followed by a taste of chocolate and anise, with a jolt of spicy black pepper on the finish. Ready to drink now it’s also structured enough to age 2017-2019.” WE
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Rodney Strong Symmetry Meritage, Alexander Valley 2011 750ML ($59.95) $36 special, 36+ bottles available
Winery note “The 2011 Symmetry greets you with an opulent bouquet of blackberries, cassis, and sweet spices. It unfolds on the palate with layers of black fruits, dark chocolate and spice. This mouth-filling wine is rich and silky in texture with a long, lingering finish and the structure for several years in the cellar. Intended to be enjoyable on release, the 2011 Symmetry is destined for evolution in the bottle.”
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Rodney Strong Single Vineyard Alexander’s Crown Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2009 750ML ($79.95) $59 special, 36+ bottles available
Robert Parker 92+ points “The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander’s Crown bursts from the glass with dark cherry jam, blackberries, exotic spices, flowers, grilled herbs and graphite. It boasts gorgeous depth and a rich, sumptuous personality. Higher-toned floral notes add lift and brightness on the finish. The style is decidedly on the opulent side, yet all of the elements are nicely balanced. The 2009 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 23 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.” RP
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Portugal’s Caves São João
Caves São João was founded in 1920 by the brothers José, Manuel and Albano Costa as a wine cellaring company dedicated to Douro region wines and liqueurs. After the government prohibited production of Port from outside O’Porto limits in the 1930s, the company shifted its focus toward Bairrada table wines and naturally sparkling wines, with the assistance of renowned French oenologist Gaston Mainousson.
In the 1950s, the brothers launched Frei João, an elite label of the Bairrada region, and Porta Dos Cavaleiro, of the Dão region. In the 1970s, they acquired the Quinta do Poco do Lobo estate where they grow their own grapes. According to Hugh Johnson, the company is a “small, traditional firm [known] for very good old-fashion wines. Reds can age for decades.”
After the Portuguese colonies gained independence in the 1950s, the market for their wines shrunk. The previous generation mostly held the wines, so the collection grew and aged. Recently, older wines have become fashionable in Portugal, and the company has jumped at the chance to do business. Caves São João is recognized for its quality winemaking with a traditional bent and excellent ageability.
São João have a number of library releases and have been known to hold onto wines for a long time. Though quite limited in quantities, these releases are a testament to the quality and age-worthiness of their wines. Newest to the shop is their Tinto Reserva from 1990, a blend sourced from both Bairrada and Doa; the wine is a deeply-nuanced expression of both time and terroir, and an excellent starting (or finishing!) point in exploring the domain.
Newly Arrived Caves São João Wine
Caves São João Reserva Particular, Vinho Regional Beiras 1990 750ML ($79.95) $69 special, 18 bottles available
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Caves São João Wines Also Available Here Now
Poco do Lobo Arinto White, Bairrada DO 1995 ($39.95) $33 special, 8 bottles available
Winery note “100% Arinto. Vines planted in 1950 in clay and limestone soil at 164-328 feet elevation. Aged 24 months in cement tanks; bottled in 1997.”
São João Rose Brut, Bairrada DO 2013 750ML ($21.95) $18 special, 18 bottles available
Case-12 São João Rose Brut, Bairrada DO 2013 750ML ($239.95) $199 special, 2 cases available (that’s only $16.58/bottle!)
Winery note “40% Baga, 40% Touriga Nacional, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes planted in clay and limestone less than 20 km from the Atlantic Ocean. Aged 3 months on lees, bottles disgorged in March.”
Caves Sao Joao ‘Porta dos Cavaleiros’ Tinto, Dao 1980 750ML ($49.95) $39 special, 11 bottles available
Winery note “40% Alfrocheiro, 20% Jaen, 20% Tinta Roriz, 10% Baga, 10% Preto de Mortague. Aged 24 months in cement tanks. Bottle aged in cellar, released directly from winery.”
Caves Sao Joao ‘Porta dos Cavaleiros’ Tinto, Dao 1985 750ML ($49.95) $39 special, 5 bottles available
Winery note “40% Jaen, 20% Alfrocheiro, 20% Preto de Mortague, 10%Tinta Roriz, 10% Baga. Aged 24 months in cement tanks. Bottle aged in cellar, released directly from winery.”
Caves Sao Joao Frei Joao Tinto, Bairrada DO 1985 750ML ($59.95) $49 special, 19 bottles available
Winery note “100% Baga. Aged 24 months in cement tanks.”
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A Case, Of Course
Our case deals are listed on our website under “DozenDeals” or by searching for the name of the wine
We offer over 110 diverse, deeply discounted case prices, such as:
CALIFORNIA
Case-12 Joseph Carr Josh Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley 2013 750ML ($139.95) $99 special, 3 cases available (that’s only $8.25/bottle and the lowest listed price in the USA today!)
Joseph Carr Josh Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley 2013 750ML ($17.95) $11.90 special, 36 bottles available
“The bouquet of this Merlot is complex with violets, sweet plums, rosemary, and vanilla bean. On the palate, the wine is velvety and soft in texture, with flavors of juicy plums, blackberries, and Bing cherries, and a long cocoa powder finish and fine tannins.”–Winery Notes
Case-12 Joseph Carr Josh Cellars Zinfandel, Lodi 2013 750ML ($139.95) $99 special, 2 cases available (that’s only $8.25/bottle!)
Joseph Carr Josh Cellars Zinfandel, Lodi 2013 750ML ($17.95) $11.90 special, 32 bottles available
“Notes of white pepper and spice on the nose, with deep concentrated aromas of vanilla bean, oak and blackberry fruit. The palate is complex with flavors of juicy blackberries, cardamom, and licorice finishing long with a toasted, almost smoky oak flavor.”
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Case-12 Hartford Family Winery ‘Hartford’ Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 2013 750ML ($349.95) $299 special, 6 cases available (that’s only $24.92/bottle!)
Hartford Family Winery ‘Hartford’ Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 2013 750ML ($37.95) $27.50 special, 36+ bottles available
Antonio Galloni 93 points “The 2013 Zinfandel Russian River Valley is an attractive, boisterous wine to drink now and over the next few years. Dark red cherry, raspberry, spice, and mint inform the juicy finish. The 2013 is gracious, inviting and pretty much impossible to resist.” AG
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Case-12 Frog’s Leap Rutherford, Napa Valley 2012 750ML ($599.95) $519 special, 3 cases available (that’s only $43.25/bottle!)
Frog’s Leap Rutherford, Napa Valley 2012 750ML ($59.95) $49 special, 27 bottles available
Winery note “The 2012 vintage had nearly perfect growing conditions for developing depth of flavor and complexity; warm days, cool nights, and a beautiful crop of evenly ripened, small berries. The grapes were harvested at full maturity while retaining high acidity and low pH. This Cabernet Sauvignon has all the hallmarks of the legendary Cabernets of Rutherford: the deep, cassis-currant aromas, the classic notes of ‘Rutherford Dust,’ and the earthen flavors of cedar and black olive. The mouthfeel is plush across the palate with velvety tannins, yet balanced by bright acidy and firm structure that hints at promising years to come. Pair it with rack of lamb, N.Y. Strip, or just another glass! This wine is destined to give decades of drinking pleasure.”
FRANCE-RHONE
Case-12 Domaine Alary Cotes du Rhone Villages Cairanne Vieilles Vignes 2012 750ML ($249.95) $199 special, 1 case available (that’s only $16.58/bottle and the lowest listed price in the USA today!!)
Domaine Alary Cotes du Rhone Villages Cairanne Vieilles Vignes 2012 750ML ($21.95) $18 special, 15 bottles available
Wine Advocate 90 points “The Grenache dominated 2012 Cairanne Vieilles Vignes (which also incorporates some Carignan and Syrah) spent 12 months in concrete tanks prior to bottling. It’s another outstanding effort and offers loads of currants, leather, licorice and herbed meat aromas and flavors, with the Carignan component showing more and more with air. Medium-bodied, nicely concentrated and with notable tannin, drink it through 2020.” WA
FRANCE-OTHER
Case-12 Chateau de Cabriac Tradition, Corbieres 2011 750ML ($149.95) $119 special, 2 cases available (that’s only $9.92/bottle!)
Chateau de Cabriac Tradition, Corbieres 2011 750ML ($14.95) $11.90 special, 6 bottles available
Syrah/Mourvedre/Carignan/Grenache
Winery note “[Translated] Traditional winemaking. Separate vinification by grape variety. 18 months aging in vats. Tasting notes: Intense color, exuberant nose of black fruits. The palate is round, full, and fruity, with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and roasted coffee. The palate is fleshy, dense and powerful. Nice Balance. Lots of fun.”
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ITALY-TUSCANY
Case-12 Jacopo Biondi-Santi Castello di Montepo ‘Sassoalloro’ Toscana IGT 2009 750ML ($399.95) $289 special, 1 case available (that’s only $24.08/bottle!)
Jacopo Biondi-Santi Castello di Montepo ‘Sassoalloro’ Toscana IGT 2009 750ML ($39.95) $26.60 special, 9 bottles available
Wine Advocate 91 points “A landmark wine in the landscape of Italian enology, the 2009 Sassoalloro is a pure expression of the special Sangiovese Grosso clone BBS11 that the Biondi Santi family has safeguarded in the Tuscan territories of Montalcino and Scansano respectively. The 2009 vintage still needs time to flesh out and find its footing. Red rose, dried blackberry, moist clay and button mushroom all make subtle appearances on the feminine bouquet. Firm structure is present to carry this wine forward over the years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2022. ” WA
ITALY-PIEDMONT
Case-12 Brovia Sori del Drago Barbera d’Alba 2013 750ML ($349.95) $289 special, 2 cases available (that’s only $24.08/bottle!)
Brovia Sori del Drago Barbera d’Alba 2013 750ML ($31.95) $28 special, 12 bottles available
Importer note “Perennially, this is my favorite Barbera I represent. These 70 year old vines are from the famed “Garblet Sué” parcel (more commonly referred to as “Bricco del Fiasc”) in Castiglione Falletto. Any other estate would have long since cashed in by planting Nebbiolo. This vineyard is planted at almost 1,000 feet elevation which is about as high as Falletto gets. As always, juice is fermented at a relatively brisk temp and then racked into stainless steel for 18mos. Simple, perfect Barbera.”
Case-12 Brovia Barolo DOCG 2011 750ML ($619.95) $519 special, 1 cases available (that’s only $43.25/bottle!)
Brovia Barolo DOCG 2011 750ML ($59.95) $49 special, 8 bottles available
Antonio Galloni 90-92 points “The 2011 Barolo is sumptuous and expressive, with all of the immediacy that is so typical of the year. Dark red cherry, plums, hard candy, spice and tobacco are all woven into a layered finish graced with soft contours and fabulous overall balance for a straight Barolo. As Brovia fans know, the straight Barolo is 70% young-vine fruit from Brea (above 20 years of age), plus the wine that is left over when the single-vineyard Barolos go into cask.” AG
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Case-12 Ameztoi Txakoli di Getaria Hondarribi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina 2014 750ML ($249.95) $219 special, 1 case available (that’s only $18.25/bottle!)
Ameztoi Txakoli di Getaria Hondarribi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina 2014 750ML ($24.95) $21.90 special, 14 bottles available
Importer note “In the traditional style of Getaria, this light and crisp wine is bottled with a little bit of residual CO2 to give it its signature natural spritz. Bright briny sea salt combined with limey fruits. Fresh and eminently quaffable.”