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Cider News

We have just brought in the amazing Blue Bee Ciders from Richmond. We have all 4 of their current offerings. Be sure to grab a bottle along with your wine and beer purchase. One taste of these ciders and you will be a fan forever!

Blue Bee Cider 500ml Charred Ordinary $10.99

"Served all day long at colonial-era taverns, or ordinaries, cider was the refreshment of choice for Virginians of all classes and walks of life - man, woman, child, rich and poor. CHARRED ORDINARY is semi-sparkling and made from heirloom variety apples to create an old-fashioned Virginia cider, dry and sharp. It pairs well with salty hams and cheeses, rich poultry dishes, and other traditional Virginia fare." RHWG - Blue Bee Ciders represent some of the finest ciders I have ever tasted. These are a must try for all cider fans!

Blue Bee Cider 500ml Aragon $10.99

Blue Bee Cider produces its ciders in a turn-of-the-20th-century coffee warehouse along the James River in Richmond's Old Manchester district. The first records of the Aragon Coffee building are dated 1904, a time when coffee was often traded for tobacco down the river to the Atlantic Ocean and beyond. Blue Bee Cider makes ARAGON 1904 from a blend of modern and heirloom apple varieties to create a light, crisp, off-dry cider. It pairs well with many dishes making it suitable for special occasions, barbecues, or just by itself on a hot summer day. RHWG - Blue Bee Ciders represent some of the finest ciders I have ever tasted. These are a must try for all cider fans!

Blue Bee Cider 500ml Hopsap Shandy $11.99

Cascade hops and heirloom cider apples unite in Blue Bee Cider's HOPSAP SHANDY, a traditional cider with a modern twist. After a light dry-hopping, this Winesap blend takes on floral, grassy and zesty citrus notes with an assertive apple finish. Borne of a whim, Hopsap Shandy is something refreshingly unexpected that can appeal to aficionados of beer, wine and cider alike. RHWG - Blue Bee Ciders represent some of the finest ciders I have ever tasted. These are a must try for all cider fans!

Blue Bee Cider 500ml Fanfare $11.99

Limited! A blush rose cider blend of staymab, pink lady and gold rush lightly infused with wild mulberries. Apricot and tropical notes with a hint of jasmine in the finish. RHWG - Blue Bee Ciders represent some of the finest ciders I have ever tasted. These are a must try for all cider fans!

NEW Beers

Founders Breakfast Stout 4pk/12oz $11.99

The coffee lover's consummate beer. Brewed with an abundance of flaked oats, bitter and imported chocolates, and Sumatra and Kona coffee, this stout has an intense fresh-roasted java nose topped with a frothy, cinnamon-colored head that goes forever.

ABV: 8.3% IBUs: 60

Avery Ellie's Brown Ale 6pk/12oz $10.99

Beer Style: American Brown Ale
Hop Variety: Bullion, Sterling
Malt Variety: Two-row barley, Chocolate, Munich, Honey malt, Caramel 120 
OG: 1.056 ABV: 5.5% IBUs: 28 Color: Deep Russet

This beautiful, deep russet brew has the sweet and somewhat nutty character of Adam Avery's late (1992-2002) Chocolate Lab, for which it is named. Chocolate malt gives this beer a brown sugar maltiness with hints of vanilla and nuts, while subtle hopping gives it an overall drinkability that's second to none-just like Ellie!

Butternuts Moo Thunder Stout Cans 6pk/12oz $8.99

This stout beer pays tribute to the Butternuts Brewery's former life as a dairy farm. It's a more drinkable version of the Stout breed than its heavy, boorish and smelly European sisters. We use lactose sugar for body and mouthfeel; not too strong, not too viscous at 4.9% abv. Unlike a true bovine it has a malty, roasty aroma and a dry finish but no tail or teats, and leaves no unsightly cow pies laying around the yard for you to step in.

Southern Tier Pumking 22oz $6.99

91 points Beer Advocate 8.60% ABV This beer gives off hints of pumpkin pie and spice aromas on the nose. Huge flavors of genuine pumpkin pie, nutmeg, and cinnamon come through. The mouthfeel is rich and creamy, yet crisp. It's like eating a whole pumpkin pie!

Southern Tier Warlock Pumpkin Stout 22oz $8.99

American Double/Imperial Stout- 8.6% ABV. Am Imperial stout brewed with pumpkins for a deep brown almost black pour and aromas of graham cracker, vanilla, nutmeg and hints of chocolate. Sweet flavors with a nice roast and notes of creamy chocolate and mild coffee. Enjoy!

Blue Point Brewing Mosaic Session IPA 6pk/12oz $10.99

Our Mosaic Session IPA is a light, straw-colored, West Coast version that showcases serious aroma. It features Mosaic, Simcoe, and Centennial hops that lend strong tropical fruit characteristics to a light body and dry finish. You won't be able to drink just one - and with less than 5% ABV, you don't have to. Mosaic Session IPA is an homage to Blue Point Brewing Company's storied history, a tale that is preserved on the original Tasting Room bar top that dates to 1997. It's also one of the most personal beers we've crafted in a long time. Like the brewery itself, it's been a work in progress. Our history is very much a mosaic - made up of a lot of talented people with a passion for brewing, and we think this latest brew is where our past meets our future.

Bells Double Cream Stout 6pk/12oz $12.99

Founders Double Trouble 6PK $12.99

Southern Tier Unearthly Imperial IPA 22oz $6.99

Du Claw Serum Bourbon Barrel Aged 22oz $7.99

Anderson Valley Bourbon Barrel Stout 22oz $10.99

Lagunitas Imperial Red Ale 22oz $5.99

People's BBL Aged Porter 22oz $7.99

Blue Mountain Long Winter's Nap 1pt 9.4oz $10.99

Starr Hill Monticello Reserve Ale 1pt 9.4oz $8.99

Three Notch'd Farmers' Pale Ale 1pt 9.4oz $12.99

Potter's Oak Barrel Reserve Cider 750ml $14.99

Kerisac Cider 750ml $8.99

North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout 4pk $9.99

Cisco Whale's Tale Pale Ale 6pk $10.99

Hardwood Single Blond Ale 6pk $11.99

Anderson Valley Holy Goose Ale 6pk $11.99

Goose Island Imperial IPA 4pk $12.99

New Holland Bourbon Barrel Stout 4pk $15.99

Lagunitas Day Time Ale 6pk $9.99

Lagunitas Copper Ale 6pk $9.99

3 Brothers Hoptimization 6pk $10.99

Three Notch'd Hydraulion Red 6pk $9.99

Three Notch'd 40 Mile IPA 6pk $9.99

Wild Wolf American Pale Ale 6pk $9.99

Wild Wolf American Pilsner 6pk $9.99

Devil's Backbone Striped Bass Pale Ale 6pk $9.99

Devil's Backbone Bravo Four Point Session IPA 6pk $9.99

Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager 6pk $9.99

South Street Satan's Pony 6pk $9.99

South Street JP Ale 6pk $9.99

Blue Mountain Lights Out Holiday Ale 6pk $9.99

Southern Tier 2X Steam 6pk 9.99

Southern Tier Live Pale Ale 6pk $8.99

St Louis Schlafly Kolsch 6pk $8.99

Crispin Hard Apple Cider 4pk $7.99

Bold Rock Hard Draft Cider 6pk $9.99

Bold Rock Virginia Apple Hard Cider 6pk $9.99

Troegs Java Head 6pk $11.49

Avery Ellies Brown Ale 6pk $10.99

Caldera IPA 6pk $12.99

Butternuts Moo Thunder Stout 6pk $8.99

Heavy Seas Riptide White IPA 6pk $9.99

Breckenridge Agave Wheat 6pk $9.99

Breckenridge Vanilla Porter 6pk $9.99

Breckenridge Regal Double Pilsner 4pk $10.99

DuClaw Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter 6pk $9.99

Brooklyn Chocolate Stout 4pk $8.99

Crabbies Orange and Regular 1pt.9oz $3.99

Sir Perry Pear Cider 4pk $8.99

Innis&Gunn Oak Age Beer 4pk $11.99

Lindeman's Framboise, Peche, Cassis 12oz $6.49

Xingu Black Beer6pk $11.49

Aventinus Wheat Doppelbock 1pt.9oz $3.99

Fruh Kolsch 1pt.9oz $2.99

Lucky Buddha Beer 6pk $9.99

Leffe Brune Abbey Ale 6pk $10.49

Hofbrau Hefe Weizen 6pk $9.99

Paulaner Salvator Double Bock 6pk $10.99

Featured Beer & Wine Tastings

This month through the end of the year we will offer several featured tastings. We will have different themes and many of the tastings will be blind (meaning you won't know the producer and price until after you taste) We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to expand your knowledge & taste buds and we will also offer Special discounts in store during the tasting on these items.

Friday Nov 14th 3-7pm Three Notched Brewing Red Ale and IPA

Saturday Nov 15^th noon to 5pm- Riesling & Gewurztraminer Alsace vs Germany (Blind Tasting)

Friday Nov 21st 3-7pm Beers to go with the bird!

Saturday Nov 22nd noon to 5pm - Burgundy vs Oregon Pinot Noir (Blind tasting)

Beaujolais Nouveau Release the 3^rd Thursday in November the 20th!

We will be tasting the Domaine Descroix Beaujolais Nouveau 2014 all day on the 20^th. You can preorder now if you wish.

Domaine Descroix Beaujolais Nouveau 2014

Domaine Descroix was founded in 1905 and has been in the family for four generations. The winery is located in the village of Lantignie, north of Beaujolais, right next to Beaujeu, which is the historic capital of Beaujolais and gave its name to the region. Lantignie encompasses the crus Regnie, Brouilly and Morgon.

The wines are vinified, aged and bottled at the winery combining tradition and modern technologies. Domaine Descroix works in respect of the terroir and the environment. They focus on the work in the vineyard and low yields, which results in high quality grapes and excellent wines. They aim to produce Beaujolais wines that are authentic and true to the appellation.

Light, fresh, fruity wine, easy to drink, we recommend enjoying your Beaujolais Nouveau chilled. Domaine Descroix was awarded a gold medal from the Trophee Lyon-Beaujolais Nouveau, the only official competition devoted to Beaujolais Nouveau. We can't wait to have a bottle.

Bottle $10.99

10% off 6 $9.89

15% off 12 $9.34

Collectible Wine Spotlight

Fonseca Vintage Port 2011

Robert Parker 99 Points "The Fonseca 2011 is typically more forthcoming on the nose: a strident bouquet with lifted scents of freshly picked blackberries, kirsch, crushed stone and a dash of Hoi Sin and oyster sauce. It is very well-defined, very focused and direct. The palate is silky smooth with not a rough edge in sight, the keen thread of acidity and the structure that lends this mighty Port a wonderful backbone. A slight viscosity on the finish lacquers the tongue and indicates a core of sweet fruit is ticking away underneath that will surely explode several years after bottling. A tincture of salted licorice on the aftertaste is very attractive. This will turn out to become an outstanding Fonseca." Drink now to 2060.

Bottle $120

3 bottles 15% off $102

6 bottles 20% off $96

Wines of the Week

See the wines highlighted below that we have open for tasting!

Check out these delicious wines at huge discounts from bottle one!

(Chile) Crucero Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley 2012 (New Price)

Reg. $15.99  Now $9.99 Save 40%  Solid Case $7.99 Save 50%

Tanzer 88 Points Best Buy! "Light straw. Grapefruit and quince on the nose, plus a note of succulent flowers. Fleshy but dry and precise, showing a refreshingly bitter edge to its citrus and orchard fruit flavors. Finishes on a tangy citrus zest note, with firm grip and cut. - JR"  Drink now.

(Argentina) Elsa Bianchi Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Reg. $13.99 Now $9.99 Save 28%

A great everyday Cab! Classic Cabernet aromas of black pepper, cedar and ripe berry notes are evident in the nose. This is a medium-to-full bodied wine with a soft, balanced mouth feel and flavors that are similar to the aromas. The fruit forward-vanilla finish is lush and soft. Drink now.

Featured Recipe

*These are some tried and true recipes I have acquired over the years! I hope you will try them and let me know how they turn out for you. Enjoy!

Hot Crab Dip Appetizer

Ingredients

1 lb Jumbo Lump Crab Meat

1 cup Onion Diced small

2 cups Mayonaise (use the real stuff...fat free doesn't work)

1 cup Monterey Jack Shredded

11/2 Cups Medium Sharp Cheddar Shredded

Directions

Set aside 3/4 cup Cheddar

Mix remaining ingredients in a shallow baking dish.

Put 3/4 cup shredded cheddar on top and bake at 350 for 30 Minutes.

Serve with your favorite Crackers to dip.

Wines to Pair.....Alsace Riesling, Sancerre, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

New Hot Deals from Bottle 1!

We have several new wines added to this list!

NEW Hot Deals!

(California) Darcie Kent Demayo Vineyard Zinfandel 2010 (NEW)

Reg.$29.99    Now $14.99 Save 50%

This Zinfandel is bold and rich with flavors of black cherry, plum, nutmeg and clove. There are also wonderful hints of earthy notes and tobacco. The tannins are dense, yet this wine has an elegant structure. Fantastic Zin at a ridiculous price!

(California) Cameron Hughes Lot 348 Field Blend 2009 (NEW)

Reg.14.99   Now $9.99 Save 33%

Lot 348 is purple/black in color with a sultry smoldering nose infused with toasty oak and cherry. Medium bodied blackberry fruit is layered with subtle notes of chaparral. Divine. Lot 348 is produced from Tempranillo sourced from winemaker Sam's madder Lake Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, and Carignane from our Lodi programs. The resulting blend is an anstonishly precise and darkly fruited wine with effusive aromatics and pitch perfect balance. Drink now.

(California) Aquinas Napa Valley Unoaked Chardonnay 2011 (NEW)

Reg. $23.99 Now $11.99 Save 50%

This is a ridiculous deal on an unoaked stainless steel fermented Chardonnay that boasts an array of kiwi, lemon blossom and papaya notes with a uniquely earthy undertone. A ­flavorful medley of caramelized pear, banana peel, and star fruit follows, with a light hint of honey on the finish. This refreshing, medium bodied wine shows crisp, foodfriendly acidity. In an ironic twist of fate, this 100% Unoaked wine is crafted entirely from fruit sourced from the "Oak" Knoll sub appellation at the southern end of Napa Valley.  Drink now to 2016.

(California) Robert Hall Chardonnay 2010 (NEW)

Reg. $21.99   Now Bottle $12.99  Save 42% Special Solid Case Deal $10.99 Save 50%

Wine Enthusiast 87 Points Best Buy!  "Lots to like in this rich, creamy Chardonnay. It has very ripe flavors of oranges, green apples and pineapples, with a touch of oak and some firm minerality. Zesty acidity provides balance."

(California) Cameron Hughes Lot 337 Rutherford Napa Meritage 2010 (NEW)

Reg. $23.99 Now $13.99 Save 42%

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points "Soft, luxurious wine for drinking now. Made from Merlot and Cabernet, it offers rich, complex flavors of blackberries, cherries, currants, dark chocolate, herbs, spices and cedar. Shows lots of fanciness for this price. Editors' Choice." Combines pretty layers of red berries, mocha, tobacco, plum, and baking spices. The palate is fresh, compact and balanced with fine grained tannins and an expansive finish. This Bordeaux-style blend comprised chiefly of Merlot and Cabernet presents the best of what Napa is known for in an elegant package. This was a cooler vintage for Napa Valley, so this wine is not as fruit sweet and delivers great complexity. Drink now to 2020.

(Chile) Crucero Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley 2012 (New Price/Open to taste)

Reg. $15.99  Now $9.99 Save 40%  Solid Case $7.99 Save 50%

Tanzer 88 Points Best Buy! "Light straw. Grapefruit and quince on the nose, plus a note of succulent flowers. Fleshy but dry and precise, showing a refreshingly bitter edge to its citrus and orchard fruit flavors. Finishes on a tangy citrus zest note, with firm grip and cut. - JR"  Drink now.

(Germany) Langguth Erben Kabinett Riesling 2011 (NEW)

Reg. $11.99  Now $8.99  Save 25% 

This light fruity Riesling has a gentle, flowery bouquet and fruity aroma of white peach and honey, lively acidity lift the fruit flavors through the zesty finish.  Drink now.

(Italy) Cinzano Asti Spumante NV (NEW)

Reg. $11.99 Now $7.99 Save 33%

The most renowned of the Cinzano sparkling wines. Asti Cinzano is produced from the white Muscat grape in the DOCG area of Asti, at the heart of the Piedmont region. Its sweet and fruity aroma makes it the perfect choice for accompanying desserts or simply for adding a touch of sparkle to any occasion - big or small!" ~ Winery notes

(Italy) Terre DaVino Barbera Piedmonte 2010

Reg. $11.99 Now $8.99 Save 25%

Rich and deep ruby red, lively, fruit-filled fragrance with cherry notes. Generous fruit flavors, richly textured and velvety. A remarkable silky texture for such a young Barbera. Full-flavored and smooth. Drink now.

(Italy) Zardetto Spumante Rose NV (NEW)

Reg. $14.99 Now $9.99 Save 33%

Spumante mean Sparkling not sweet. Enjoy this elegant and expressive rose offering a mesmerizing stream of steady bubbles all immersed in a lovely raspberry-pink color. It has fresh aromas of cherry and red currant with good acidity and a velvety smooth finish. Loads of flavors and a fine mousse make this a fantastic dry Sparkling Rose. Drink now.

(Italy) Allegrini Valpolicella 2012 (NEW)

Reg. $19.99 Now $14.99 Save 25%

Robert Parkers Wine Advocate 88 Points"The 2012 Valpolicella is a well-executed wine and a great value. It opens with a dark, brooding appearance and shows immediate aromas of smoked bacon, dried fruit, leather and tobacco. There's more happening on the bouquet here than virtually any other Valpolicella red at this affordable price point. It's surprisingly generous in the mouth with long tones of ripe cherry, spice and grilled herb. You'll be surprised to know that it only sees stainless steel. Drink 2013-2016."

(Italy) Allegrini Valpolicella Corte Giara Ripasso 2011 (NEW)

Reg. $23.99 Now $16.99 Save 30%

Baby Amarone as it is commonly called as it is aged on the Lees of Amarone. Ruby purple coloe with hints of spice and graphite accent this creamy red and its flavors of black cherry coulis, grilled plum and sweet bread, with smooth tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2016.

(Italy) Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2011 Toscana IGT (NEW)

Reg. Bottle $110  Now bottle $55 save 50% no further discounts

96 Points James Suckling "There is a purity of fruit in this young Tuscan red with flowers, citrus fruit and currants. Full body, with firm and silky tannins that are ultra-fine and wonderfully polished. The structure builds to a racy finish. This is a Bordeaux blend that is all in harmony. Give it time as the tannins and fruit melt together."  This is an incredible blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Best from 2015 through 2025.  RHWG...this amazing red has scored 95 Points or better for the last 10 vintages.  Hurry on this one!

Vinous Antonio Galloni 94 Points"The 2011 Oreno wraps around the palate with gorgeous resonance and silkiness. Mocha, cloves, leather and dark spices all add nuance to a core of voluptuous, racy fruit. This is a typical 2011 long on texture, resonance and early appeal. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off the 2011, as it is already striking. The style is ripe, intense and full-bodied, yet all the elements fall into place effortlessly." 

(New Zealand) Yealands Marlborough/Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010 (NEW)

Reg. $19.99 Now $11.99 Save 40%

Don't miss this great deal on a tasty New Zealand Pionot Noir! Bright ruby in color. The nose shows notes of dark cherry fruit and savory spice. The palate is supple yet juicy with ripe fruit and a soft tannin finish.

(South Africa)  Simonsig Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2012 (NEW)

Reg. $13.99  Now $9.99  Save 28%

Beautiful aromas of ripe tropical fruit like pineapples, pears guavas leaping out of the glass, with hints of floral notes. Sun-ripened grapes add to the concentration of complex fruit flavors, with a hint of honey and raisins on the palate. The wine has a fresh, crisp and silky smooth texture on the lingering finish. This wine should be served slightly chilled as an aperitif, or with lighter seafood dishes.

(Virginia) Barboursville Montpellier label Chardonnay 2011 (NEW)

Reg. $16.99now $8.99 Save 48%

Our classic Chardonnay ripens on the vine with potential alcohol in the familiar and food-friendly range of Burgundy, 12.5 to 13 percent. Since 1979 our approach in the winery has captured the brilliant varietal essence of the wine, without resort to oak or to malolactic fermentation, resulting in immediate approachability and the broadest applicability in dining. Lovely fresh apple aromas and crisp fruit flavors, juicy midpalate and lively finish. Drink now.

(Virginia) Chateau Morrisette Petit Verdot 2009

Reg. $19.99   Now $9.99 Save 50%

Subtle oak aromas of toffee, vibrant, dark ruby hues with predominant notes of blackberry, dark cherries give way to smooth, yet attentive tannins all through the finish. A spice box of cloves, hints of anise & black pepper give way to a well-balanced finish, not overpowering but with a definitive lingering.

(Washington) Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2010 (NEW)

Reg. $12.99 Now $7.99 Save 40%

Wine Spectator 89 Points BEST Buy!-"Polished, lively and refined, with pretty white peach, floral and oatmeal notes that come together smoothly and linger on the finish. Drink now through 2015."

Remaining Hot Deals!

(Alsace France) The Furst Gewurtztraminer 2011

Reg. $17.99     Now $10.99 Save 40%

This tasty Gewurtz is an off-dry wine with powerful aromas of tropical fruits, roses and spices. Subtle and fragrant, with an ample texture on the palate. Long and luscious flavorful finish. Drink now. The natural spiciness of gewurztraminer pairs perfectly with spicy dishes, especialy Asian cuisine.

(Argentina) Nemisio Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Reg. $23.99 Now $15.99 Save 33%

This inky purple colored Cab offers rich black fruit aromas with hints of oak, full bodied flavors are balanced with dark cherry flavors offering expressive fruit, ample texture and complexity from aging 12 months in French oak. Drink now to 2016

(California) Featherweight Chardonnay 2011

Reg. $15.99     Now $7.99 Save 50%

The story here is the wine is lower alcohol but still lots of flavor. Perfect for any occasion! Refreshing fresh fruit flavors and a crisp citrus finish. Drink now. Lovely as an aperitif or serve with fresh salads, fish and chicken.

(California) Featherweight Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Reg. $15.99     Now $7.99 Save 50%

Same as the Chard this is a lighter style Cab which makes it a great option for an easy drinking warm weather red. Intentionally vinified to a lower alcohol level than many california Cabs, it has nice medium bodied red fruit aromas and flavors with just a touch of vanilla oak.  A perfect sipping red that will also pair well with a variety of beef, lamb and pasta dishes.

(California) Brady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2009

Reg. $24.99     Now $14.99 Save 40%

Tanzer 88 Points "Inky purple.  Ripe cherry and cassis aromas are complicated by vanilla and licorice.  Sweet and open-knit, showing a bit of warmth to its lush dark fruit flavors.  Finishes supple and persistent, leaving a mocha note behind.  Big and flavorful." Drink now to 2016.

(Chile) Crucero Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley 2012 (New Price)

Reg. $15.99  Now $9.99 Save 40%  Solid Case $7.99 Save 50%

Tanzer 88 Points Best Buy! "Light straw. Grapefruit and quince on the nose, plus a note of succulent flowers. Fleshy but dry and precise, showing a refreshingly bitter edge to its citrus and orchard fruit flavors. Finishes on a tangy citrus zest note, with firm grip and cut. - JR"  Drink now.

(Chile) Crucero Reserve Chardonnay 2011

Reg. $15.99  Now $11.99 Save 25%  

Tanzer 87 Points Best Buy! "Bright yellow-gold. Peach, honey and vanilla on the spice-accented nose and palate. Lush and creamy, showing good depth on the finish. Nicely concentrated"  Drink now. 

(France) Terres de Saint-Louis Coteaux Varois en Provence Blanc 2012

Reg $14.99   Now 20% off $11.99   

This is a incredible deal on a top quality Provence White! Rich pear and apple notes, luscious flavors are silky smooth yet crisp on the finish, mouthwatering and refreshing. Perfect warm-weather companion to seafood, fish, white meats, and goat cheese or just sipping! 70% Rolle, 20% Ugni-Blanc. Be different, try some new grapes!

(France) Domaine de la Chanade "Les Rials" Loin de l'Oeil 2012

Reg. $10.99 Now bottle $7.99 Save 28%

The Loin de l'Oeil grape is virtually unknown outside of France. The nice thing about this wine is that it aromas and flavors remind of drinking a nice White Burgundy! Nice hazelnut aromas with juicy apple and pear on the palate, medium bodied with nice acidity on the crisp finish. Drink now.

(France/Burgundy) Albert Bichot Corton Grand Cru Domaine du Pavillon Monopole 2009 - Very Limited

Reg. $120 Now $79.99 Save 33%

Amazing Pinot Noir! Beautiful, deep ruby in color, the Corton Grand Cru Clos des Maréchaudes features well-balanced notes of vanilla and toast on the nose with nuances of raspberry and strawberry. Starts off very round, rich and powerful, a harmonious combination of richness and the finesse of the terroir. The tannins are dense, mature and round. Drink 2015 to 2025.

(Italy) Bella Costa Chianti DOCG 2009

Reg. $9.99     Now $5.99 Save 40%

A nice everyday Chianti, 90 % Sangiovese, 10% Cannaiolo, earthy red fruit aromas with cherry and cranberry notes, light to medium bodied with lively acidity and a soft lingering finish. Drink now.

(Italy) Isiri Dolcetto D' Alba 2009

Reg. $15.99 Now $7.99 Save 50%

Nice Fresh cherry and plum aromas fill the nose with jammy overtones. Ripe medium bodied cherry flavors and a hint of earth with a smooth finish. Dolcetto is the everyday wine of the Piemontese, it pairs well with a wide variety of dishes from tomato based pasta dishes and white meats, to minestrone and antipasto platters." Drink now!

(Spain) Castillo Monjardin Tintico Termpranillo Navarra 2010

Reg. $15.99Now $8.99 Save 45%

Bright ruby-red in color, this playful Tempranillo shows sumptuous aromas of red cherries, plums and wild berries. On the palate, this wine is layered and balanced with a zesty freshness that persists well into the finish.

(South Africa) Edgebasten the Berry Box Red Blend 2010

Reg. $17.99     Now $9.99 Save 45%

Robert Parkers Wine Advocate 89 Points "The 2010 The Berry Box is a blend of 39% Shiraz, 29% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot that undergoes open-top fermentation and sees a judicious 20% new French oak. It has light brambly red fruit on the nose with touches of wild hedgerow. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet vanilla-y cherry and strawberry on the entry and a light, tensile finish. It offers good quality of the price. Drink now."

(South Africa) Rooiberg Cabernet Merlot 2010

Reg. $14.99 Now $9.99 Save 33%

60 Cab/40 Merlot, this Bordeaux like red has nice earthy red berry aromas and flavors, medium bodied cherry and tobacco notes on the palate with a rich lingering finish. Solid tannins here too. Drink now to 2016.

Sweet Wines - Hot Deals

(Italy) Villa Sorono Moscato NV

Reg. $11.99 Now $6.99 Save 40%

Lovely aromas white peach,citrus fruits and baked apple, medium sweet flavors are carried nicely with lively acidity through the refreshing finish.

(California) 99 Vines Moscato NV

Reg. $9.99 Now $7.99 Save 20%

This is a great value in Moscato!   Aromas of sweet, candied hazelnuts are followed by a honeyed palate with grapefuit notes to the fruity finish. Drink now.

(Virginia) Chateau Morrisette Muscadine Red NV

Reg. $10.99 Now $7.99 Save 28%

Made from the favorite southern grape Muscadine. This wine is sweet and smooth, packed with the unique Muscadine character, and lightly sparkling. Fruity Palate: Sweet, lightly-sparkling. Serve chilled with spicy Southern fare like barbecue. Great as a summer sipper on the back porch, and definitely bring it to any pig pickin'!

Fortified - Hot Deals

  (Spain) Pedro Romero Full Cream Sherry

Reg. $15.99 Now $11.99 Save 25%

Robert Parker 90 Points Pedro Romero Cream Sherry Full Sweet is an Oloroso blended with 40% Pedro Ximenez. Medium dark amber-colored, soft, and sweet, with broad, savory creamy, nutty flavors, this beauty should be consumed at the end of a meal, or as the importer suggested, poured over vanilla ice cream.

(Spain) Pedro Romero Fino Dry Sherry NV

Reg. $15.99 Now $11.99 Save 25%

Wine Spectator 88 Points Bright and fresh, with racy peach pit, blanched almond and salted butter notes, followed by a bracing, lively finish. Drink now.

(Spain) Pedro Romero Amontillado Medium Sherry

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Wine Spectator 90 Points Medium-bodied and slightly sweet with caramel, orange peel, and roasted walnut flavors that build nicely on the palate to a long, caramel-tinged finish. Drink now

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(Austria) Loimer Gruner Veltliner Kamptal 2012 Mix 12 $16.99

Wine Spectator 91 Points A bright, crisp white, with savory hints to the laserlike flavors of Fuji apple, Meyer lemon and melon. Long and richly spiced midpalate, presenting hints of ginger and kiwifruit on the finish. Drink now through 2017.

(California) Stonebarn California Chardonnay 2012 Mix 12 $6.79

From the Delicato family-owned winery who has 80+ years of California winemaking and wine-growing heritage comes this delicious bargain Chardonnay! This fruit-forward Chardonnay has aromas of juicy apples and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied, this wine has fresh flavors of green apple and citrus with a hint of vanilla. The finish is crisp and clean.  Drink now.

(California) Domino Pinot Grigio 2013 Mix 12 $7.64

Another Delicato owned and made wine. This tasty Grigio is bright and approachable, floral and lime blossoms mingle with white peach, nectarine and lemon zest for a crisp and refreshing finish.  Great value!  Drink now.

(France/Burgundy) Josephine Dubois Bourgogne Chardonnay 2013 Mix 12 $12.74

This producer offers excellent value in an elegant, harmonious white, displaying aromas and flavors of white flowers, apple, vanilla and mineral.   Round and rich on the palate with great balance and finesse through the flavorful finish. Drink now to 2018.

(France/Burgundy) Raphel Sallet Macon Uchizy les Maranches 2013 Mix 12 $13.59

Best Buy! You've probably never heard of the little village of Macon-Uchizy. With its east-facing vineyards, Uchizy gives wines of fine ripeness but a touch more perfume and delicacy than is often found in the Macon. Raphael is relatively unknown in this country, and you won't find much about him in the wine press either. That's because he's widely respected for quality and value within France and has never had to bother to cultivate a reputation in the US. Done in stainless steel, this incredible value Burgundy opens with deep aromas of peach skin, tangerine, apple, and hazelnut. In the mouth, it's loaded with stoney, mineral, medium bodied fruit - peach, apricot lemon pith - and wonderful lemon/lime acidity that lingers on the finish. Outstanding value.

(France/Burgundy) Domaine du Colombier Petit Chablis 2013 mix 12 $16.99

Best Buy! Petit Chablis is a vineyard 'suburb' around the heart of Chablis. These wines deliver classic Chablis flavors at a substantial discount!  Fantastic aromas with classic flint and lime lead to fleshy flavors that have mouthwatering limestone fruit with a nice light mineral complexity.  Stunning value!

(Spain) Ramon Bilboa Albarino 2013 Mix 12 $12.74

Best Buy! Bright yellow with golden and greenish hues. Typical tropical fruit background of pineapple and mango. Fresh and juicy on the palate with citric notes and a long lingering finish with a nice acidity. Fantastic with all shellfish, chicken, pork dishes and medium cheeses.

(Spain) Nora Peitan Albarino 2012 Mix 12 $13.59

Tanzer 89 Points (aged on its lees in stainless steel): Light yellow-gold. A perfumed bouquet evokes melon, lemongrass, jasmine and dried pear. Bright, finely etched citrus and orchard fruit flavors are deepened by a subtle herbal note that gains power on the back end. The finish shows good energy and repeats the citrus and floral notes.

Red

(California) Pietra Santa Route 152 Central Coast Pinot Noir 2012 Mix 12 $12.74

For over a decade American wine drinkers have been in love with Pinot Noir.  The "Sideways" film certainly promoted it to higher popularity and as it's fame grew so did the prices.  We are always looking out for well priced Pinot Noir that delivers the goods and we are excited to introduce to you Route 152 Pinot Noir from California's Central Coast.  Route 152 utilizes fruit from the winery's estate vineyard along with fruit from the "Dunne Ranch Vineyard" in Pacheco Pass about 10 miles away from the winery and estates vineyards. The Blackburn family who are the proprietors at the Pietra Santa Winery owns this vineyard.  THis Pinot noir will please both the novice Pinot Noir drinker and the dedicated Pinot fanatic.  Fantastic aromas, bing cherry and strawberries, rich flavors, hints of oak complexity but pure Pinot fruit from start to finish with impeccable balance and length in this price point.  Definitely one to grab a case of while it lasts.  Drink now to 2016.

(Chile) San Elias Carmenere 2012 mix 12 $6.79

Hot Buy! Fantastic bargain red with lovely Bordeaux like aromas and flavors, dark and rich with currants and spice with excellent mouthfeel and velvety smooth tannins.

(Italy) Monte Degli Sangiovese 2013 Mix 12 $7.64

Best Buy! New Vintage of Store Favorite! The best value Sangiovese I have ever tasted! Great versatile red offering classic aromas with bing cherry with a hint of leather, smooth and velvety fruit flavors are medium bodied on the seamless finish! Drinks like more expensive Tuscan reds!

(Italy) Casata Parini Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2013 Mix 12 $7.64

Best Buy!

The Montepulciano grape makes fantastic rich reds. This wine has a lovely ruby/purple color, lots of rich black plum and cherry aromas with a hint of earth, medium bodied flavors are balanced with soft tannins on the lingering finish. Drink now with all pastas and red sauces, pizza or burgers.

(Italy) Familia Dante Toscana 2010 Mix 12 $12.74

Hot Buy! Super Tuscan! This 100% Sangiovese is absolutely stunning!  Fantastic aromas with cherry, exotic spices and a hint of earth, perfectly balanced luscious medium bodied flavors with perfectly balanced tannins and a nice long smooth finish.  Drink now.  This pairs with eggplant Parm or Lasagne.

(Spain) Cims del Montsant 2010 Mix 12 $11.89

Robert Parker 90 Points  "a blend of 65% old vine Garnacha and 35% Carinena aged in French barriques for five months, comes from a different vineyard than the "Roure." It has a lifted, very pretty, quite floral bouquet of bright red fruit, strawberry pastille and blood orange that is sensual and feminine. The palate is medium-bodied with a firm backbone, good depth of fruit with mulberry and dark plum flavours towards the focused finish. Drink to 2018."

(Spain) Ramon Bilboa Rioja Crianza 2011 Mix 12 $12.74