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Commanderie de la Bargemone Rosé 2009
Tempting Templar – As Sting might say: “Summer in a Bottle” Founded by the Templar knights in the 13th century, Bargemore is among the foremost estates of the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, a small fine wine district which officially gained its AOC status in 1985. The city of Aix-en-Provence was founded by the Romans in 123 BC. My wife, daughter & I arrived some years later while Danielle was attending the University of Aix. The main drag, Cours Mirabeau, is one of the great thoroughfares in Europe (think Comm Ave times four). Planted with double rows of plane trees, it's lined by seemingly thousands of fountains & cafés. Brasserie Les Deux Garcons is one of the most renowned - built in 1792 & frequented by the likes of Paul Cézanne, Émile Zola, Ernest Hemingway and Michael Gillen.
"This has long been one of France's most delicious rosés." - Robert Parker, Jr |
Regular: $16.99 Sale: $13.99 Case: $156.00 |
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Domaine la Manarine Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2009
La Manarine Cotes Du Rhone Blanc
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Regular: $16.99 Sale: $13.99 Case: $156.00 |
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Ladera Sagrada Castelo do Papa 2009
Come to Papa This amazingly vibrant white hails from Valdeorras in the autonomous region of |
Sale: $12.99 Case: $144.00 |
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CHATEAU SOUCHERIE ANJOU BLANC 2008
PEAR-LESS ANJOU The Anjou area in France’s fabled Loire Valley recalls that bulbous pear and England’s Henri II, perhaps, not in that order. For we wine lovers, Anjou should now signify superb, dry, unoaked wine from Chateau Soucherie. The grape? Chenin Blanc. This is the other, other great white wine. The best dry Chenin Blanc usually comes from the region’s Savennieres appellation. Soucherie’s Anjou Blanc resembles a young, intense Savennieres but at half the price! Shame that Henri II isn’t around to enjoy this…on second thought…
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COUSINO MACUL FINIS TERRAE 2007
THE ANDES EFFECT The Andes Mountains have quite an effect, alright, especially, when beholding them from Cousino Macul’s vineyards in Chile. The sight is incredibly inspiring, needless to say. But for Cousino Macul, one of Chile’s oldest and finest wineries, the Andes provide more than just magnificent landscape. They supply water. Their cold air sifts down, beneficially cooling the vineyard: the Andes effect. The natural advantages conspire with the dedicated Cousino winemaking team to make the fabulous 2007 Finis Terrae, a brilliant combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. I remember 2007 well—it was just after harvest that I last stood in Cousino’s beautiful vineyards looking at the mountains.
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Bodegas Barco de Piedra Tempranillo Ribera de Duero 2008
Duero Delivers Ribera del Duero is a region of vineyards situated around the Duero river, which, as it flows west through Portugal, becomes the Douro, home to the vineyards that give rise to Port. Despite Rioja's bigger reputation, there are some splendid wines to be had in this region, usually based on the indigenous Tempranillo grapes, often over-delivering great wine @ a bargain price.
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Domaine de la Guicharde Cuvee Genest Cotes du Rhone Villages Massif d’Uchaux 2007
Massive Massif Zut Alors! Talk about the intermingling of wine & history. Arnaud & Isabelle’s Domaine Guicharde surrounds the ruins of the Derboux castle which was used as a refuge for the Cathars until it was destroyed in 1228 & the same vineyard was cultivated by the Romans with the famous Roman Way (Via Agrippa) going through it on its way to Lyon & Arles. And if that’s not enough, RP loves the winery: “Arnaud Guichard has burst on the scene with deliciously fruity, ripe, round & generous wines” & gives the domaine an excellent rating. – Wines of the Rhone Valley, Robert Parker
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Chateau de l'Hoste 2009
Not Your Grandmother's Sauvignon Blanc What a great way to learn to love Sauvignon Blanc - or even more, if you already do.
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Balletto Estate Pinot Noir 2008
Russian River Pinot Noir under $20? Yes! Overpriced Pinot producers beware: to think that one doesn't have to shell out $20 or more for a fantastically smooth Russian River Valley Pinot Noir!
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ROEDERER BRUT ANDERSON VALLEY NV
NV Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley Ca Founded in 1981, Roederer Estate is located in Mendocino County's cool, fog-bound Anderson Valley. As the California annex of the famed French Champagne Louis Roederer, Roederer Estate builds upon a centuries-old tradition of fine winemaking. Roederer Estate's sparkling wines are produced using only Estate-grown grapes from the winery's own vineyards. Carrying on the tradition of Champagne Louis Roederer in France, special oak-aged reserve wines are added to each blend. As we enter a second holiday season on a tight budget, this sparkler delivers excellence @ a great price.
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TRIMBACH RIESLING 2007
1626: A Wine Odyssey For idyllic Alsace’s esteemed Trimbach family now verging on their 13th generation. We’re glad they’ve stuck around. Though Trimbach faithfully produces some of our favorite wines from Alsace, Trimbach’s current Riesling is an absolute knock-out. Not enough people know that Riesling can be full-bodied and damnably dry—the traditional Alsatian style. Enjoy this and the visions of villages clustered with colorful half-timbered houses will come and transport you to Alsace for the holidays.
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Regular: $20.99 Sale: $14.99 Case: $160.00 |
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ALATE TEMPRANILLO 2006
Alate - A Lot of Wine The Tempranillo grape is the preeminent red wine grape of Spain. Tempranillo ripens well ahead of its frequent blending partner Grenache, thus the name (Temprano in Spanish means early). It’s most famous growing regions are Rioja and Ribera del Duero, but fine examples can be found from Toro to Navarra. In the day, Kosher meant sickly sweet, mostly mediocre wines (think Man, oh Manishewitz), but that is no longer the case as more & more kosher wines are available that are often quite good. The world of kosher wine is broad & varied from Champagne and fine Bordeaux to New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon as well as this beautiful Spanish Tempranillo.
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Regular: $14.99 Sale: $12.99 Case: $144.00 |
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ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER NV
SENSATIONAL CHAMPAGNE: PRICELESS…or better, LESS PRICE Roederer Champagne’s history dates back to 1776 and they remain independent as a family-owned wine concern. Roederer embraces the fuller style, using 60% of the black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) and even matures small portions of wine in barrel. Roederer Brut Premier represents one of the tastiest non-vintage Champagne available, now available at a scandalously low price. This is one brut you want at your table with great frequency.
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BERONIA RIOJA RESERVA 2004
Holy cow! Rare it is to find such a luscious wine at this price – let alone with the work of aging having already been done for you. Seeing 18 months aging in French and American oak barrels, this fine red wine straddles both old and new world styles, yet with no crisis of identity.
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Regular: $19.99 Sale: $14.99 Case: $165.00 |
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LEYDA PINOT NOIR LAS BRISAS 2008
What a refreshing style! This is truly a Pinot for all palates. Keep an eye on Chile's coastal Leyda Valley - its cool, maritime climate is garnering increasing press for producing exciting wines from cool-weater grapes such as Pinot Noir.
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