Notes from Doug

Holiday Hours - Mon - Sat 10-7pm 

(Open Sunday 12-14 and 12-21 from 12-6pm) 

Closed Christmas Day 

Open Sunday Dec 28^th 12-6pm (NEW)

Closed New Years Day 

I want to take this opportunity to once again say thank you for your support and allowing us to serve you. We have packed the store with lots of great wines and beers, accessories and other gourmet goodies like liquor filled chocolates and can help you with all of your gift giving, party and xmas dinner wines, beers, etc.. In addition, we have partnered with Anderson's and are offering their famous Crab, Shrimp and Crab/Shrimp combo cheese balls for the holidays. There are 1lb in size and are $15.00 each. Plus we are offering their select oysters for preorder in pints $16 and quarts $32. These are stuffed to the brim with delicious fresh oysters! Email me orders now as we will be picking up some of these items today. Also, note we will be here Sunday from 12-6 and we are tasting 2 incredible wines that are great for holiday gatherings or gift giving. See below. Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you soon.

Today's Hot Deals! While supplies last!

(France/Burgundy) Maison Louis Latour Pouilly Fuisse 2011 $34.99

Reg. $34.99 Now $21.99 Save 40%

The wine shows beautiful pale gold color and a discreet nose which bears notes of acacia flowers. On the palate it is well balanced, fat and sappy at the same time with floral aromas and honeyed hazelnut complexity. Drink now to 2016.

Cellar Selection!

(Argentina) Don Manuel Villafane Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2011 

Reg. $25.99 Now $15.99 Save 40%

Frenck oak aged for 1 year. This stunning cab offers dark ruby red color with an intense nose of rich cassis berries, vanilla, and pepper. Full bodied yet soft and rich, with more blackberry and chocolate flavors in the mouth. The finish is long and elegant with balanced sweet tannins. Drink now to 2020. Great with Filet of beef, ribeye or strip steak, full flavored cheeses.

Hot Buy Save 55%

96 Points James Suckling

(Italy/Tuscany) Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2011 Toscana

(Last call on this one!)

Reg. Bottle $110  Now $55 save 50%

"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.

Wines of the week for Tasting!

(California) The Blindfold White Blend 2012

Bottle $39.99     15% off mix 6 $33.99     20% off mix 12 $31.99

Robert Parker 93 Points "A distinctive combination of 35% Chardonnay, 20% Roussanne, 20% Viognier and small quantities of Riesling, Semillon, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc, the 2012 Blindfold is a sleeper of the vintage. Reminiscent of the Sine Qua Non whites from further south, it bursts with honeyed, caramelized white fruits, rose petals and pineapple. Medium to full-bodied with good acidity, brilliant purity and a delineation that is uncommon for a wine with so much flavor, this beauty should drink well for 2-3 years. I hope we see more blends such as this. "

Created to provide the perfect white wine companion to The Prisoner, Blindfold is bold and intriguing. In establishing our own spin on a white blend, winemaker Jen Beloz and her team sought out interesting Rhône and aromatic varietals that would nicely compliment a classic Chardonnay base. Through partnering with growers who are dedicated to cultivating alternative varietals in their outstanding vineyards throughout California, the result is a wine that is complex and delicious.

Winemaker notes: Aromatic and inviting, the wine opens up with subtle notes of mandarin and meyer lemon zest, complimented on the palette with delightful flavors of Anjou pear, roasted marshmallow, spiced apple tart and a hint of minerality . The finish is rich and creamy with bright, balanced acidity.

The blend: 35% Chardonnay 60% Rhone Whites (Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc) 5% Aromatics (Semillon and Riesling)

Fantastic Pinot Noir!!

(California) Belle Glos Meomi Pinot Noir 2013

Reg. $25.99     Now$19.99 Save 23%

Winemaker notes "Meiomi (May-oh-mee) is a Pinot Noir that gets its fruit from the most noteworthy coastal areas in California. The wine is crafted, lush, balanced and luxurious. Three of the California's most sought after coastal growing regions brilliantly meld together in this deeply flavored, stylish and truly balanced Pinot Noir; at its most fundamental core, it is an approachable, food friendly wine with a style and place all its own." RHWG - This Pinot Noir is made by Caymus Winery for those that are not familiar with this wine. From first whiff to the luscious fruit on the palate, this Pinot Noir offers seriously tasty drinking pleasure. Enjoy!

90 Point Rated Champagne Magnum Closeout!

Pommery Brut Royal NV 1.5 Liter

Reg. $130 Now $89.99 Save over 30%

Mix 3 $80.99 Save 38%

Mix 6 $76.49 Save 40%

Wine Spectator 90 Points- "This fresh, elegant Champagne is harmonious, with a refined mousse and subtle flavors of persimmon, biscuit, golden raisin and chalky mineral." Winemaker - This fine champagne is a blend of 40 carefully selected crus from the Champagne region. It is made up of three grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and about one-third Chardonnay. This subtle blend is then aged in the Pommery cellars for about three years in order to develop its full aroma. Fresh and vivacious, with a supple, fruity finish. A composition that is light yet well-structured and full of charm.

The Wine Clip 2 $29.99

 Wine experts agree that The Wine Clip can enhance the taste of wine, making it smoother, less bitter and more refined. What once took years of aging now takes seconds. The Wine Clip uses principles of magnetics to improve the taste of wine as it is being poured out of the bottle. The effect is instantaneous, and has been found by many wine professionals to result in a genuine improvement in flavor and mouthfeel, especially when used on red wines.

Using magnets to treat fluids - water, fuel, wine, etc. - is not a new idea, and the technology has been applied successfully in many industries. What causes the effect has been the subject of some debate, but it is generally thought that passing a conductive fluid through a properly designed magnetic field has an effect on the polar molecules in the fluid.

In wine, it is believed that the large, polymerized tannins in wine that normally result in a high degree of astringency are broken up or otherwise affected, resulting in a less astringent, "softer" flavor.

The Wine Clip may also accelerate aeration, by drawing higher concentrations of oxygen to the wine as it is being poured. In contrast with most gases, oxygen is highly magnetically susceptible, and is attracted to a magnetic field. This would explain testimony from wine experts that The Wine Clip instantly produces the benefits of time consuming aeration.

Special Buy!

Aster de Chateau Beaulieu 2009 - Cote de Castillon

Reg. Bottle $29.99 20% off mix 6 $23.99 33% off mix 12 $19.99 No further discount

Wine Spectator 94 Points A blockbuster wine for this appellation, with masses of fruit and velvety tannins, toasty oak and chocolate. 75 percent Merlot, 25 percent Cabernet Franc and 5 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink 2013 to 2020.

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