Notes from Doug

Happy New Year Everyone! We are starting the New Year off clearing out some great wines at huge savings from bottle 1. Quantites are limited so reply to this email now to reserve yours today. Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you soon.

Cheers

Doug  

Save up to 55% on Selected Wines!

*Quantities are limited! While Supplies Last! No Rainchecks.

Sale Terms

*all wines are in stock and available for immediate delivery/pickup

Pricing - quoted per bottle 750ml. 12/750ml per case Reserve right to correct errors.

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The Wines

Whites

(Washington) Covey Run Columbia Riesling 2010 - 11 bottles

Reg. $9.99 Now $5.99 Save 40%

Offers scents of white jasmine blossoms. On the palate, fresh kefir lime, nectarines and apricots with well balanced, refreshing acidity. An extremely food friendly wine, Riesling pairs well with a variety of cheeses (Gorgonzola, Maytag and Brie) or seasonal fruits. A great match with seafood, try a glass with some spicy crab cakes or smoked salmon. Drink now.

(Italy) La Piuma Pecorino 2011 - 3 bottles avail

Reg. $11.99 Now $5.99 Save 50%

La Piuma Pecorino hails from the Abruzzo wine region of Italy where the vines enjoy a unique microclimate subject to varying temperatures featuring plenty of sunshine and rainfall. The region's rich vinicultural history stretches back to the fourth or sixth century B.C. Sweet notes of apple and pear tease your nose and, coupled with lighter hints of jasmine, combine to make the perfect complement to a seafood feast of fresh fish and oysters.

(Spain) Ochoa Viura Chardonnay Navarra 2011 - 6 bottles avail

Reg. $11.99 now $5.99 Save 50%

Pale gold. Medium nose with lemon, dairy, wet stone, peach. Dry with medium acidity. Rich mouthfeel. Peach, apple, dry oak, green grapes. Long finish.

(South Africa) Rooiberg Chenin Blanc 2011 - 4 bottles

Reg. $12.99 Now $5.99 Save 55%

A dry white wine that reveals pleasant pineapple and light citrus aromas and flavors with a honeyed note on the fresh, zesty finish. Drink now.

(South Africa) Simonsig Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2012 - 5 bottles avail

Reg. $13.99 Now $6.99 Save 50%

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.

(Washington) Lone Birch Yakima Valley Chardonnay 2011 - 4 bottles available

Reg. $13.99 Now $6.99 Save 50%

A delicate bouquet of citrus fruits. Crisp, dry, and refreshing with vibrant acidity, a round mouthfeel, and flavors of zesty citrus fruit. Drink now.

(Chile) Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - 18 bottles avail

Reg. $19.99 Now $9.99 Save 50%

From the famed Leyda Valley where the best Sauvignon Blanc is Chile is grown, this outstanding white has a beautiful grapefruit, lemon blossom and citrus notes on the nose, perfectly balanced flavors are elegant and with vibrant acidity. On the palate, it develops its fruity components and delivers a long, distinctly mineral, fruit-driven finish. Outstanding! Hard pressed to find a tastier SB for the $. Drink now to 2015.

(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.

(Austria) Loimer Grüner Veltliner Qualitätswein Kamptal 2012 - 11 bottles available

Reg. Bottle $19.99 Now $11.99 Save 40%

Wine Spectator 91 Points Top 100 Wines 2014 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 2019.

(California) Tolosa Central Coast Roussanne 2011 - 2 bottles avail

Reg. $21.99 Now Bottle $11.99 Save 50%

This White Rhone Grape varietal is well suited to grow in California. Here it produces a wine with perfumed, lifted aromatics with tropical fruits, on the palate it is rich and clean with hints of pineapple and banana both evident, also combines with a hint of minerality for added complexity in this crisp refreshing white. This wine offers serious bang for the buck at this price! Drink now through 2014.

(Italy) Germann Venezia Giulia IGT Chardonnay 2010 - 4 b available

Reg. $27.99   Now $13.99 Save 50%

Robert Parker 88 Points Brilliant straw yellow with greenish reflections; intense, fruity bouquet (bananas and ripe apples in youth), slightly aromatic; distinct varietal notes on nose and palate, excellentpersistence. Foreign-sounding names are almost the norm in this borderland region wedged between Italy, Austria and Slovenia. The Jermanns have inherited theirs from Austrian-born Anton Jermann. In the late 1800s, Herr Jermann left his native Burgenland wine region and set down roots at Villanova di Farra, where he founded the family winery in 1881. "rich, bold and full of flavor. It shows plenty of varietal character yet comes across as fairly reserved for a Friulian Chardonnay. Sweet tropical notes frame the round, creamy finish."

Reds

(California) Vinum Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - 4 bottles available

Reg. $13.99 Now $6.99 Save 50%

The Beverage Tasting Institute 87 Points & BEST BUY (Highly Recommended)

"Aromas of roasted peppers, olive tapenade, and chocolate covered nuts with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium body and a round, juicy raspberry and blackberry finish. Anattractive crowd-pleasing sipper that will cover a lot of bases."

(California) Featherweight Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - 24 bottles available

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.

(Italy) Isiri Dolcetto D' Alba 2009 - 12 bottles available

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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!

(Rhone) Domaine Bahourat Cuvee Elisabeth Costieres de Nimes 2010 - 18 bottles

Reg. $15.99 Now $7.99 Save 50%

Robert Parker "this Syrah-Grenache blend has scents of rhubarb, cherry and scrubby herbs, a faintly tart and bitter but well-concentrated and sappy palate, and a resin-tinged, faintly warm finish. Enjoy it with grilled meats and other hearty fare." 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache

(South Africa) Edgebasten the Berry Box Red Blend 2010 - 17 bottles

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."

(New Zealand) Yealands Marlborough/Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010 - 11 bottles available

Reg. $19.99 Now $9.99 Save 50%

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) Rooiberg Cabernet Merlot 2010 - 24 bottles

Reg. $14.99 Now $8.99 Save 40%

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.

(California) Brady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2009 - 7 bottles avail

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.

(California) Darcie Kent Demayo Vineyard Zinfandel 2010 - 2 bottles avail

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!

(Argentina) Don Manuel Villafane Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2011 - 11 bottles avail

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.

(California) Krupp Bros Black Bart Napa Syrah 2006 - 6 bottles avail

Reg. $49.99 Now $24.99 Save 50%

Wine Spectator 90 Points Vibrant ruby purple color, pure aromas of blackberry, blueberry and licorice and white pepper. Concentrated and intense smoked bacon and graphite nuances add complexity to the wild dark berry and violet flavors.

Sweet Wines

(Italy) Villa Sorono Moscato NV - 24 bottles avail

Reg. $11.99 Now $5.99 Save 50%

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 - 11 bottles available

Reg. $9.99 Now $4.99 Save 50%

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.

Sparkling

(Italy) Zardetto Spumante Rose NV - 12 bottles

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.

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