Wines
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- Monte Degli Angeli Sangiovese Puglia 2008 Product #22540 (In Stock)
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We're not sure how Monte Degli Angeli found Sangiovese like this down in the hot heel of the Italian boot, but we're really glad they did! The aromas are rich and dark, with lots of black cherry and a hint of balsamic. In the mouth the wine is round and energetic, with cherry and black raspberry fruit complemented by hints of damp earth. If you like Sangiovese-based wines like Chianti or our best-selling Colsanto from Umbria, you'll love this! The wine is ripe, fresh, and fruit-driven with a wonderful dash of earthy complexity at the end. Buy it by the case and drink with pizza, grilled poultry, and pasta.
- Mustiguillo Mestizaje Bobal 2005 Product #22816 (In Stock)
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A crazy good deal on a delicious Spanish sipper!
The 2005 Mestizaje is composed of 70% Bobal with the balance equal parts Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit comes from vines planted on chalk and limestone at high altitude in the Terrerazo zone of Utiel-Requena. Malolactic fermentation occurred in used French oak where the wine remained for an additional 6 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Purple in color, the wine offers aromas of pain grille, damp earth, vanilla, black cherry, and black currant. Thick and chewy on the palate, the wine has excellent depth and concentration leading to a tannic finish. If the tannins become better integrated over the next 2-3 years, my score will appear conservative.Wine Advocate 89+ points
Bold flavors of currant, cardamom and bacon are supported by bright acidity and chewy tannins in this lively red. A bit raw, but distinctive. Drink now through 2010. 2,000 cases imported.Wine Spectator 87 points
- Los Ailos Syrah-Malbec 2008 Product #22836 (In Stock)
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As much as we love Argentina's straight Malbec wines, they can get even better with the help of a blending partner. In the Los Ailos, Syrah plays that role, taking what would have been a pleasant, juicy, red to a whole new level of richness and flavor.
The 2008 Los Ailos Syrah/Malbec opens with pretty aromas of ripe cherry and black plum. Then, in the mouth, it's ripe and juicy with plenty of fresh black fruit, a little leather, and a nice touch of minerality. It's balanced and fresh with a fine spread of ripe tannin on the back promising good things at table. Very nice value.
- Dom Chapelle St Arnoux Cotes Du Ventoux 2006 Product #22865 (In Stock)
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This is just about everything you could want for less than $10. A juicy, ripe, blend of Grenache and Syrah, this wine bursts with ripe berry fruit, notes of licorice and fresh turned earth, and even a hint of citrusy acidity. It's soft and easy to drink right now, with a bright entry, broad mid-palate, and earthy/fruity finish. Drink it with grilled chicken, roast pork, or just about anything. Fine value!
- Gatao Vinho Verde Nv Product #17328 (In Stock)
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The Gatão is one of the most emblematic wines of the Vinhos Verdes Region. Young and fruity. Smooth, delicate, and fresh; a fun medium-dry wine meant to be enjoyed on the in the dog days of summer.
- Bricco Dei Tati Cortese Piemonte 2008 Product #21972 (In Stock)
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One of our favorite warm weather wines, the 2008 Bricco dei Tati expresses even more of the minerality and citrus zest that the 2007 vintage was so famous for. The nose is a bit richer with orange blossom, lemon zest, and minerality. The palate is fresh and lively with lemon and hints of green apple. A light bodied wine that plays well with seafood dishes and lighter fare.
- Borsao Campo De Borja 2008 Product #22009 (In Stock)
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Delight in a spectacle of plum-raspberry aromas, very spicy and with a fruity retro-nasal aroma. With all of the sharpness and brilliance of its cherry red tones, and then in the mouth, this wine has a smooth and balanced passage with the great intensity of the fruit provided by its youth. Its aftertaste is long and pleasing. Winemaker Notes
- Dom De Eguren Protocolo Tinto 2007 Product #22279 (In Stock)
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A TERRIFIC VALUE! This displays dark cherry and anise on the nose. The palate presents a nice array of complexity for price with notes of black pepper, plum, and black cherry. A delicious deal. Pairs great with spicy beef dishes of grilled game.
- Zentas Malbec Mendoza 2009 Product #22791 (In Stock)
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We love Argentine Malbec, especially when it's as tasty and - to be blunt - cheap as the Zentas 2009! The entry-level wine from Bodega y Viñedos San Polo, the 2009 Zentas is delicious and astonishingly complex for the price. Smoky, minerally, black fruit aromas lead to the same flavors plus a touch of licorice. It's rich, but also loaded with bright acidity and freshness and finishes fruity with soft tannins. Easy to drink tonight!
- Dom Isle Saint Pierre Chardonnay 2008 Product #22045 (In Stock)
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Here’s a stunning Chardonnay value from the little-known VdP des Bouches du Rhone appellation in the south of France. Domaine Isle Saint Pierre sources the fruit for this juicy, fresh, wine from vines ranging from 35-55 year-old. The Domaine has practiced sustainable viticulture for the past 10 years and uses no herbicides or pesticides. To ensure that the wines are as fresh as possible, the winery has been built right in the middle of the vineyards and all wines are fermented and aged in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.
Give this a swirl and you’ll find bright, ripe, aromas of fresh cut apple and a little white peach jump out of the glass. Take a mouthful and you’ll find juicy green apple, peach, and pineapple fruit with hints of white flower and pear and just a tiny touch of Provencal herbs. Although there’s plenty of vigorous acidity, this medium-bodied chardonnay is round and easy-drinking with lovely melon, lime and mineral notes on the mouthwatering finish. A great example of how well-grown Chardonnay fruit can deliver loads of refreshment and pleasure without any obfuscating oak. - Ch La Roche St. Jean Blanc 2009 Product #22838 (In Stock)
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Another great wine from our friends at LVDH. This is an inexpessive 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Bordeaux, but I don't think you could call it that blind. The wine has slight notes of white pineapple and honey suckle. The palate is a bit broader than you would expect from a white Bordeaux, which made us guess there was some Muscat and Semillon in there to give the wine weight. But no. Just a cleverly made crips, dry, white wine that delivers delicious notes of golden pear, green apple, and white peppered pinepple. A great wine to pair with white fish dishes or anything with with a soft citrus sauce.
- Poppiano Chianti Colli Fiorentini Il Cortile 2006 375ml Product #21527 (In Stock)
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A wonderful "everyday" Chianti from the hills just outside of Florence. Brilliant ruby with purple hues. Bright cherry/berry aromas. Lovely fruit on the palate with fine tannin and good acidity. elegant, deep, and long A nice wine for richer pasta dishes or lighter meats & enough acidity to handle tomato sauce well.
- Beaulieu Picpoul De Pinet 2008 Product #21532 (In Stock)
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Always a great value, the new vintage of Beaulieu Picpoul is super fresh and bursting with aromas of exotic luscious mouthfuls of round, spicy fruit. According to Robert Parker, this has been a perennial BEST BUY selection from an excellent cooperative in the Languedoc.
- Bodegas Altizia Tierra De Vientos 2005 Product #20899 (In Stock)
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From La Mancha, the homeland of Don Quixote, comes this cool little Spanish value wine. Delivering rich cherry and vanilla, the wine sees a little French Oak and a little American Oak. Not particularly powerful, but elegant, soft and graceful.
- Mas De Chabert Roussanne 2008 Product #22034 (In Stock)
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I’d love to wax eloquent about this producer, but I’ve never heard of them before and can’t find anything about them online (at least in English). The wine, though, speaks for itself. It’s made from 100% Roussanne, a key white wine grape in the Rhone Valley and South of France that has a tendency to give heavy, even flabby, wines.
The 2008 Mas de Chabert 2008, though, shows another side to this variety! On the nose loads of peach and apricot fruit and a little peach blossom and a touch of lemon oil. In the mouth more stone fruit (apricot especially), peach skin, lemon rind, and a bunch of other cool flavors swirl around in a vibrant, zippy, package. A perfect wine to drink on its own or with poultry or fish.
Lauren summed this up pretty well when she first tasted it: “Holy Yum, this is good!” Stock up while you can! - Paul D Gruner Veltliner 2008 1.0l Product #22097 (In Stock)
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An impressive value from new young winemaker, Paul Direder. Working with mentor Tony Bauer, Paul has created a fantastic value Gruner that you'll love drinking this Summer and Fall -- and, the 1 liter bottle is perfect for parties! The wine is a golden straw color with delightful aromas of stone fruits and spice. This is a surprisingly ripe Grüner for the price, showing plenty of spicy stone fruits and apple flavors with a long, dry, finish.
As Dave McIntyre in The Washington Post said, "One of my favorites is the Paul D. Gruner Veltliner 2008 from Austrian winemaker Paul Direder, a 19-year-old kid who cannot even drink his own wine legally in this country. New to this market, from Chantilly-based Austrian importer Klaus Wittauer, the wine is a terrific value at $10 for the liter (think $7 per bottle)."
Even better at just $8.99! - Alto Tierruca Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2009 Product #22206 (In Stock)
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One of the best values around today. The Alto Tierruca is a Chilean Sauvignon Blanc (I know, we didn't know Chile made Sauvignon Blanc either) that comes from the Lontue Valley, an area that receives plenty of warm sunshine and cool Pacific Breezes.
The wine a crisp refreshing white wine, with notes of tropical fruit, lemon, and minerlity. The wine goes well with many lighter fare dishes, as well as with spiced up asian cuisine.
- Dom De La Pouche Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Product #22406 (In Stock)
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A delicious Sauv Blanc from the Southwest of France that delivers loads of refreshing lemon zest coupled with a pleasant minerality. The wine has a soft honeycomb note that rounds out the citrusy edges of the wine. A great wine as an spertif or with ctrus glazed Asian dishes.
- Palazzone Dubini Bianco 2008 Product #22568 (In Stock)
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Here's a stunning value for anyone who loves Italian white wines - or just wants a juicy, crisp, and really tasting white wine at a great price. The wine is made by Palazzone, the estate Steve Tanzer called, "“Unquestionably the number one small estate of Orvieto.” Made from the younger vines that would otherwise goin into the estate's Orvieto, this is a beautiful, lively white from Umbria. Green apple, lime and watermelon flavours with a zesty mid palate. Great on its own, with salads or fish.
- Dom De Bertier Savignon Viongnier 2008 Product #22673 (In Stock)
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This fresh, clean, wine comes from a vineyard just 20 miles away from the sea in the low hills of the Cap d'Adge in the South of France. A blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Viognier, the wine crackles with notes of white grapefruit, ripe peach, mint and a touch of fresh orange zest. It's a round, rich, wine that finishes juicy and clean. Great value!
