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Chateau Pavie Macquin 2008

December 12, 2011 Bordeaux

Chateau Pavie Macquin Saint Emilion 2008 1er Grand Cru Classe $69.98 Parker 94+ “Consultants Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt have produced a beautiful St.-Emilion that tastes like the quintessence of crushed rocks intermixed with blueberry, blackberry, black raspberry, licorice, camphor and truffle notes. This full-bodied effort should drink well in 4-5 years, and last for [...]

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St. Cosme Gigondas 2009

December 1, 2011 Uncategorized

The Wine Spectator writes about Louis Barruol, winemaker at Chateau de St. Cosme, “Louis Barruol, one of the most dynamic vignerons in France’s Southern Rhône Valley, is on a roll. At Barruol’s own Château de St.-Cosme estate in Gigondas, he has set a new quality level for the appellation.” Chateau de St Cosme Gigondas 2009 [...]

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Upcoming Sunday Sales

November 17, 2011 Uncategorized

Although many liquor stores fought against Sunday sales, the day finally arrived. Here is a list of where you can start to buy for now. Help your locally owned neighborhood stores by continuing to shop with them rather than picking all your wine up at the giant grocery stores. The following municipalities are currently allowing [...]

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Les Heretiques 2009

September 23, 2011 Daily Deals

We brought the Les Heretiques back in due to the huge number of requests from customers who bought this wine before. Les Heretiques commemorates the massacre of Minereve in 1208. Inhabited by members of the Cathari religious order, a pacifist Christian, non-conformist group that prospered during the Middle Ages, the destruction in Minereve was only [...]

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Clos des Papes 2009

September 19, 2011 Uncategorized

Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009 $115.99 Parker 95 “I tasted through various foudres of the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape and it is unquestionably a top-flight wine for Clos des Papes that is seductive and forward by the standards of this estate. It reminded me of the precocious style of the 2003, and Avril told me [...]

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Saturday Specials – Zind-Humbrecht

August 12, 2011 Uncategorized

The Zind-Humbrecht property is managed by Olivier Humbrecht, one of the world’s only winemakers to attain ‘Master of Wine’ status and a passionate and intelligent advocate for the wines of Alsace and the benefits of Biodynamic farming. Under his guidance this legendary estate produces pure, powerful, racy bottlings that are astonishingly faithful to their individual [...]

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Chateauneuf du Pape (mostly) 2009 Presell

June 21, 2011 Uncategorized

This is a presell for the 2009 vintage for the following producers – Mas de Boislauzon Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange Domaine P. Usseglio Cuvee du Vatican Domaine Tour Saint Michel The expected arrival for these wines is in the next 4-8 weeks. Please let us know what we can order for you. Thanks [...]

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New Rating on Alto Moncayo 2008

May 19, 2011 Uncategorized

Alto Moncayo Garnacha 2008 Campo de Borja, Spain $39.99 WS 91 “This alluring red packs plenty of flavor in its medium-bodied frame, offering blackberry, brandied cherry, chocolate and spice notes over smooth tannins. There’s just enough acidity to keep this lively and focused. Drink now through 2013. 600 cases imported.” Less than a case in [...]

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Another great sale on Chateauneuf-du-Pape

May 9, 2011 Uncategorized

There are only a handful of bottles available. Eddie Ferraud Chateauneuf du Pape 2004 Was $49.99, Now $35.98! Tanzer 94 “Medium red. Utterly pure aromas of vibrant raspberry, strawberry and gentle garrigue Silky and explosively sweet, displaying an array of pure, deeply concentrated red fruit flavors and superb balancing acidity. Finishes with supple tannins and [...]

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Fantastically Rated Washington Wine

May 6, 2011 Uncategorized

Leonetti is a Washington winery with a cult following that is well deserved.  Parker writes of Leonetti, “Their wines are benchmarks against which others must be measured.” Leonetti Merlot 2008 $82.99 Walla Walla, Washington WE 96 “This is 100% varietal, from the Loess, Seven Hills, Pepper Bridge, and Mill Creek Upland vineyards. A deep, intense [...]

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Sale on Boursan Chateauneuf Cuvee Felix

May 5, 2011 Uncategorized

A very classic Chateauneufs and hands down our favorite! ***SOLD OUT*** Domaine Bois de Boursan Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee des Felix 2004 WS 94 “Very solid. This is packed with black currant and fig paste notes pushed by dark, loamy tannins, with notes of grilled herb, iron, black olive, tobacco and mineral. The finish is long and [...]

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