Wine for grilling out this weekend.
Frescobaldi
Remole
Toscana 2008
$9.99
Tanzer 88 “An 85/15 blend of sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon. No oak. Light, bright red. Aromas of red berries, pipe tobacco and underbrush. Tangy and penetrating but not hard in the mouth, with fresh acids framing the red fruit and tar flavors. Finishes bright and simple, with a lingering sweetness.”
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If you are a lover of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, then the Nobilo is perfect for you! This is as classic New Zealand as you can get.
Nobilo 2009
Regional Collection
Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand
$9.99
WS 88 “Lime and pineapple flavors don’t quit in this light, refreshing white. Drink now.”
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It was a light day of tasting
France – 3
California – 1
Total – 4
Vincent Girardin
Puligny Montrachet 2006
Vielles Vignes
$48.99
Strong mineral nose. Classic white Burgundy.
Thomas Morey
Maranges la Fussieres 2007
$26.99
Very inky. Big nose. More cherry than earth. I wouldn’t have guessed this was Burgundy
Vincent Morey
Santenay
Les Hates 2007
$27.99
Pepper!! Very earthy. This is what red Burgundy should taste like. I think we are going to bring this one in.
Lander Jenkins
Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Spirit Hawk
California
$11.99
This is a pre-sell.
Doisy Vedrines
Barsac 2007
Sauternes
$48.99 – 750′s
$24.99 – 375′s
Parker 95 “This has a much more precocious nose than other 2007s: honey, apricot, peach, a touch of spice, mandarin and a soupcon of warm alcohol, in other words, quintessential Doisy-Vedrines. The palate is full-bodied, viscous on the entry and maintaining good balance, fine acidity cutting through the rich honey, quince and apricot fruit, with great definition and vitality towards the botrytis-rich finish. There is real pedigree here, and the 2007 surely represents their best wines since the triumvirate of 88, 89, and 90. This is a benchmark Doisy-Vedrines. Drink 2015-2045.”
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Lucia
Chardonnay 2008
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California
$41.99
Parker 93 “The 2008 Chardonnay (which sees 80% new oak and goes through full malolactic) comes from the Pisoni Vineyard. Much of this is made from the old Wente clone of Chardonnay, with some from newer clones. Notes of peach blossom, citrus oil, white currant, honeysuckle, and orange jump from the glass of this fruit-laden, full-bodied style of Chardonnay, with the oak well-concealed. (About 50% new French oak is used.) The wine has a layered texture, good acidity, and striking minerality. Drink it over the next 3-5 years.”
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This is the end of the 2008 Grand Cru Fevre.
William Fevre
2008 Chablis
Bougros
“Cote de Bouguerots”
Grand Cru
$77.99
Burghound 96 “Even though the straight Bougros is finer than usual, it is no where near as elegant and pure as its counterpart as the high-toned and strikingly layered nose of oyster shell, mineral reduction and perfumed cool green fruit is extremely seductive and serves as a fascinating introduction to the concentrated, serious and powerful yet refined flavors that ooze a fine minerality on the mouth coating and hugely long finish. This is blessed with buckets of sap that completely buffer the firm acid spine. This is a flat out great effort that makes one go “wow”.”
6 bottles available
William Fevre
2008 Chablis
Bougros Domaine
Grand Cru
750ml – $72.99
Burghound 95 “A classic Chablis nose of mineral reduction, oyster shell and green fruit aromas merges into sappy, rich and powerful flavors that possess more refinement than usual on the long, sappy and beautifully detailed finish. I’m impressed that this seems to have to rusticity and in this sense, it’s a bit atypical.”
6 bottles available
William Fevre
2008 Chablis
Les Preuses
Grand Cru
1.5L – $164.99
Burghound 95 “This would be almost impossible to miss the origins as the marine influence on the pungently mineral, airy and superbly elegant nose is extremely strong with Chablis character to burn. The seductive middle weight flavors brim with dry extract, which does a perfect job of buffering the structural elements on the mouth coating and sappy finish that seems to go on and on. About the only distinction between this and the other grands crus is that the finish is perhaps not quite as precise as that of the Valmur but otherwise, this is very Preuses and very classy juice.”
2 6-pack cases available in the warehouse
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Another stunning rating on 2007 Sauternes. This is a pre-sell.
Chateau Coutet
Barsac 2007
Sauternes
$83.99 – 750 ml
375 ml – Not Available
WS 95 “Offers fascinating aromas of cooked apple, clove and honey that follow through to a full body, with superlively acidity and spicy blanched almond and honey character on the palate. Long and powerful, showing amazing botrytis character, with so much spice and richness, yet also freshness. Even better than the superb 2006. Best after 2015.”
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Very lovely Verdejo that would be a nice addition to your Labor Day celebration.
Fuente Elvira
Verdejo 2008
Rueda, Spain
$14.99
Tanzer 90 “Light yellow-gold. Sexy aromas of Meyer lemon, yellow rose, anise and mace. Pliant and gently sweet, with fresh lemon/lime and pink grapefruit flavors and a gentle smoky quality. The floral element repeats on the finish, which is spicy, focused and quite long. Give this a little air.”
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Everyone has declared the Fontodi Chianti Classico the highest rated 2007 Chianti Classico (does not include Riserva). This wine is very much ready to drink now.
Fontodi 2007
Chianti Classico
$36.99
Tanzer 92 “Bright red. Vibrant raspberry and candied cherry aromas are strongly underscored by violet and vanilla. Juicy and dense on entry, then soft and creamy in the middle, with sweet flavors of red cherry, redcurrant, licorice and minerals. This wonderfully balanced wine finishes long and smooth, with enough ripe acidity to maintain its shape, and lingering mineral and peppery nuances. Beautiful wine. ”
Parker 91“The 2007 Chianti Classico is fresh and perfumed as it bursts into the palate in a generous, silky expression of Sangiovese. This is an especially open vintage for the Chianti Classico that should drink well upon release. The balance, harmony and softness are all commendable. This is a fabulous effort from Fontodi. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020
WS 91 “Blackberry and dark plum aromas follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a bright, fruity finish. There’s a nice combination of bright fruit and clean acidity. Drink now. 14,000 cases made.”
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100 point vintage Cab – “Legendary”
Got a special little offering for you. One bottle available.
Maya
Cabernet Sauvignon 1992
$529.98 – Compare to $620 nationally.
Parker 100 “The awesome 1992 Maya is performing better than the 1991 did at a similar stage. It reveals a saturated purple color, as well as an intense fragrance of black-raspberries, cassis, flowers, and minerals. The wine possesses great fruit, superb density, wonderful purity and balance, and a compelling extra dimension both aromatically and texturally. It is destined to be one of California’s legendary wines”.
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Just in case you missed this last week. This is very special! It will be a month or two before it arrives. Just in time for the holiday season!
This is a very exclusive wine. This was the second vintage made of this wine and there were only 200 six packs exported. This is only being offered to Ansley Wine Merchants as a direct shipment from Argentina.
Bodegas Catena Zapata
Nicolas Catena Zapata
Cabernet Sauvignon 1999
$319.98 – This is a 3 pack pricing. This comes in wooden 3 pack cases.
Parker 94 “Nicolas Catena’s flagship wine bears his name. A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Malbec, the 1999 Nicolas Catena Zapata bursts from the glass with spice-laden blackberries. While it does not have the 1997′s blockbuster fruit, it reveals huge depth to its graceful, seamless personality. Medium-bodied and satin-textured, this elegant, flavorful wine displays clove-tinged black cherries, jammy blackberries, and hints of licorice whose flavors linger throughout its supple, exceedingly long finish. Projected maturity: now-2015+.”
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Thanks
Katie
