Notes from Doug

When Robert Parker rated the Chakana Mendoza Estate Red 2012 95 Points and said " If this were a Napa Valley or Bordeaux red, it would undoubtedly be priced between $150.00-200.00", he set off a firestorm making this one of the most highly sought after wines from Argentina!  Next week we have a small allocation of the 2013 vintage arriving and by all accounts the 2013 vintage in Mendoza is even better so we expect high marks again for this limited red blend.  The price is unchanged too!  Act fast on this one!  Second, many of you know the Cameron Hughes name as we have sold several of his wines over the years.  We are pleased to offer the Napa Meritage at deep discount from bottle one.  We also have a great deal on a Central Coast Pinot Noir from Liberty School for Pinot fans!In addition, we have a great buy on a limited production French White blend (Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Chardonnay) so there is a little something for all tastes in this offering!  Scroll down for all the tasting notes and reply to this email now to reserve yours today. Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you soon.

Cheers

Doug  

Presale Terms

*Chakana ETA Tuesday Jan 13th

*Cameron Hughes and French White Fri Jan 9th

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

AVAILABILITY and CONFIRMATION: All orders will be confirmed prior to delivery and are subject to prior sale and availability.  

TO ORDER: Place orders now for immediate delivery as orders will be filled first come first served! Call 295-8466 or reply to this email or fax orders 434-295-2328

DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT / PAYMENT TERMS: Preorders accepted with valid CC# only. Please call us with a credit card # at 434-295-8466. You will be charged upon confirmation of order.

The Wines

Note *you can mix in the sale wines to get the best discount price on the Chakana!

White

(France) Chateau Fontane Cuvee M Blanc 2013

Reg. Retail $17.99  Now Bottle $11.99 33% off No Further discounts

A delicious blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Chardonnay.  It offers fresh and lively aromas of white fruit (Apricot, Apple and Peach) and it has some very well integrated aromas of vanilla from the hint of oak.  The finish is long and smooth. the acidity is well integrated and boost the fruit flavors through the lively finish.  Drink now to 2016. Less than 1000 cases produced.

Reds

Chakana Estate 2013 Estate Selection Red Blend, Mendoza

(Very Limited)

(California) Cameron Hughes Lot 318 Napa Meritage 2010 

Reg. Retail $19.99  Now Bottle $13.99 30% off - No Further discount

From an incredible vintage comes this amazing Blend comprised of 64% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Petit Verdot, Cameron Huges' Lot #318 was entirely sourrced from Napa Valley's Atlas Peak AVA.  Aromas of red berries and black currant are underscored by spice and loamy earth. The nose reverberates on the palate with focused tones of raspberry and mineral on the soft luscious finish.  This wine compares to those easily at the $40 price mark.  Drink now to 2020.

(California) Liberty School Central Coast Pinot Noir 2012

Reg. Retail $19.99  Now Bottle $13.99 30% off - No Further discount

Tasting Panel 90 Points The 2012 Pinot Noir exhibits a bright floral nose with aromas of fresh cut strawberries. Fruit-forward flavors of cherry and strawberry strike a wonderful chord with the clean minerality and balanced notes of spice and crushed herb. With soft integrated tannins, this medium-bodied wine finishes with a beautiful, long and silky finish.  Drink now to 2016.

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