Wines
144 Items Found
- Parados Winemaker's Reserve 2008 Product #21991 (In Stock)
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This is as fine a red for spring and summer sipping and entertaining as anything we've ever seen at this price. The wine spends about two months in wood to soften it, but shows no oak flavors or aromas at all. It's all about juicy red fruit with a little complicating note of spice and earth. Fresh and vibrant, the tannins on this wine are soft enough that it takes a chill well. Drink with burgers, grilled pork, meaty fish, or anything at a picnic. Fantastic value!
"The Winemaker’s Select is a highly attractive innovative blend of 40% Sangiovese, 40% Tempranillo and 20% Malbec. Star bright and medium ruby in color, it displays a pleasing red berry fruit nose with surprising intensity of ripe concentrated flavor and elegance on the palate. It is a great food wine and is offered at a bargain price."iWine.com 90 points
- 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
- 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.
- Mont Pellier Viognier 2008 Product #23163 (In Stock)
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The Mont Pellier Viognier is one of the most delicious values in the store! The wine is a crisp refreshing alternative to people looking for a fun dry white wine. There are loads of flavors of white pineapple and spiced tropical fruit. The finish is crisp and dry. The wine is a great pairing for Asian spiced fish dishes.
- Dom De Eguren Protocolo Tinto 2008 Product #23215 (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.
- Terrazzo Esino Rosso 2008 Product #23329 (In Stock)
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The Terrazzo Rosso hails from Italy's Esino DOC, a newly recognized sub-area in the central Italian Marches region. The wine is a blend of Sangiovese (60%) and Montepulciano (40%) and is just about the tastiest weeknight pizza/pasta wine we've run across in a while. Juicy and fresh, this shows off sour cherry and red plum fruit with accents of lavender and freshly turned earth. The flavors are robust and ripe, but the wine is refreshingly light in alcohol (12.5%) and tannin (just a tiny bit). This will show best with a light chill, and he winemakers have given about 15 different pairing suggestions on the back label. But, don't worry too much - just pop a bottle open and have fun!
- Dom Isle Saint Pierre Chardonnay 2008 Product #23147 (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. - Picco Del Sole Aglianico 2008 Product #23185 (In Stock)
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Southern Italy’s best red grape, Aglianico, is typically made in a tannic, muscular style, intended for extended bottle ageing. Born in the landlocked region of Beneventano, the Picco del Sole is an oddity in that it's fresh and bright with not a hint of the grip and tannin found typically in this local variety. Instead you’ll find full ripe fruit, a dash of earth and spice, and a gentle, easy-going, finish. A perfect wine to keep on hand for any cookout.
- 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.
- Coeur De Cep Merlot 2008 Product #23246 (In Stock)
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Coming from the South of France, the Coeur de Cep is a great PARTY wine! The wine carries loads of spiced strawberry, hints of raspberry, and peppered red plum. The finish is very smooth making the big bottle very easy to drink.Perfect for sipping as a cocktail, absolutely made for barbecue! A great cookout wine too.
- 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.
- Reserve De La Dame a l'Oiseau CdR Rouge 2008 Product #22716 (In Stock)
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There are some great values coming out of the Southern Rhone these days, and this is one of them. Just what a wine of this class should be - juicy, fresh, and very easy to drink. A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, the wine is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tank. It's crimson red with a generous nose of cassis, blackberry, garrigues, leather and smoke. Medium-full in body with moderate acidity and soft tannins, the wine offers flavors of black currant, blackberry, white pepper and anise. Warm and rich with intense fruit, it is beautifully balanced to enjoy now and over the next 5-6 years. The finish is long, rich and aromatic. This is very flexible with food, but will shine with roasted chicken, grilled meats, mushrooms, pastas and cheeses. Or pizza. Or burgers. Oh, just drink it!
- Red Dust Shiraz 2009 Product #23010 (In Stock)
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Red Dust is the kind of super value Australia used to specialize in. The company is a joint venture of US Importer Bob Shack and winemaker Hugh Matthews, former president of both BRL Hardy and Lindemann Estates. The wine is a gem! It's a blend of 95% Shiraz and 5% Merlot. The aromas feature blackberry, plum and just a touch of cracked pepper. Flavors lean towards dark berries and plum with enough oak to add interest. It's full-bodied and ready to drink with beef, ribs, grilled pork, or other robust meals.
- Beau Chene Pinot Noir Vdp D'oc 2008 Product #23224 (In Stock)
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Pinot Noir from the South of France has gotten a bit of a bad name (even when it is, in fact, Pinot Noir!), but when done well it can be delicious and stunning value. And that's what we have here. Plenty of fresh primary red berry fruit, juicy and with just a touch of chocolate flavors and a easy, supple, finish. Delicious and perfect for a crowd or a weeknight dinner.
- Bulletin Place Shiraz 2008 Product #23456 (In Stock)
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A soft, velvety Shiraz that is one of the easier drinking wines out of Australia. The wine has aromas of dark cherry and blue berries. The palate has delicious flavors of cracked black pepper and dark strawberries, with hints of spiced vanilla and reduced raspberries. A GREAT barbecue wine.
- Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon Chile 2008 Product #22127 (In Stock)
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One of our favorite value Cabernets is drinking better than ever. "Root 1" is grown in high-altitude vineyards where phylloxera can't live, so these are some of the few vinifera vines in the world grown "ungrafted" on their own roots. The wine has a rich ruby color and shows aromas of black cherry, vanilla, and just a hint of herb. In the mouth, this medium-bodied wine delivers flavors of black cherry, black currant, and hints of toffee and herb on the soft finish. A great Cab for a cook out or just sipping with friends!
- Leese-fitch Merlot 2008 Product #22928 (In Stock)
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"With a dark garnet color, this blend shows aromas of strawberry, milk chocolate fondue, grilled apricots, and cinnamon spiked toffee. In the mouth, this blend is a waterfall of strawberry shortcake, summer plums, orange peel, and Maraschino cherries with a hint of clove spice and delicate tannins. The soft, fresh fruit flavors ride all the way to the finish with nuances of rich French oak, vanilla, caramel, and cappuccino. Most of this blend was assembled from a vineyard in Northeast Monterey County. This fruit was allowed to hang until mid-November to allow for maximum ripening. This vineyard is notorious for producing tannic Merlot, with the additional hang time the tannins were softened the fruit component was heightened. The blend was made more complex by blending ripe, jammy Lodi Syrah, with a touch of spicy Paso Robles Zinfandel. The Zinfandel fit into this blend seamlessly and complements the Merlot. The overall blend creates a Merlot that has great flavors to appeal to all sorts of Merlot fans.
This Merlot blend would pair wonderfully with a Quattro Formaggio pizza with a drizzle of olive oil, grilled chicken with a mango chutney and jasmine rice, or a grilled burger topped with roasted red pepper and Sonoma Jack cheese alongside sweet potato fries." -Winery Notes
- Dom De La Colline Chinon 2008 Product #22980 (In Stock)
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Few wines are more enjoyable as the weather warms up than the fresh, vibrant, Cabernet Francs of the Loire Valley's Chinon region. The Domaine de la Colline Chinon is a classic example. Grown on chalky soils between Saumur and Tours, this medium-bodied red serves up bright wild strawberry and violet notes with a touch of classic Chinon herb/tobacco. Drinking beautifully now, this will take a slight chill and is perfect with Spring buffets or picnics.
- Castle Rock Chardonnay 2008 Product #22223 (In Stock)
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"Our Castle Rock Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in some of the finest vineyards in California’s Central Coast region. Here the warm sunshine and cooling ocean breezes provide an ideal climate for growing Chardonnay grapes, which remain on the vine a full month longer than in other regions, leading to a characteristic depth of flavor.
This elegant Chardonnay offers a rich, ripe and fruity character with a delicious blending of vanilla, pear, citrus and melon flavors, subtle oak undertones and a long, balanced finish. In any season this Castle Rock Chardonnay will complement most cuisines and is an especially pleasing accompaniment to fish, poultry and lightly sauced entrees." WINERY NOTES - Bitch Barossa Grenache 2008 Product #22704 (In Stock)
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The 2008 Bitch Grenache is about as good as it gets for $10. Earthy, herbal, sage and garrigue-like aromas mingle with lovely rose petal and cherry scents. Smooth, ripe, flavorful, and seamless on the palate, this friendly effort is all about pleasure. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.
Wine Advocate 89 points
