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$34.95
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France
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Burgundy
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Macon/Chalonnaise
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Jean-Pierre and Michel Auvigue practice noninterventionist winemaking techniques, and their pure, crisp wines are an unadulterated reflection of each of their terroirs. This wine reveals a rich nose of tropical fruit with toasted notes that follows in the mouth with surprisingly vibrant structure, excellent balance and very good to excellent length.
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$49.95
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Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "Bovio began making wine in 1976 and the results have been increasingly convincing, thanks in no small part to the passionate commitment of cellar manager Walter Porasso... These Barolos have a classic style that foregrounds fruit over oak which is barely perceptible in the first few years in bottle. (2012)"
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$26.95
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United States
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Other
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Producer notes: "[$40 list] This dark ruby hued Pinotage has a concentrated depth of bright, bold and luscious flavors that envelop the palate. Tiers of raspberry, blackberry and juicy plum are enhanced by a whisper of spicy sassafras that carries through the endless finish of this well-structured wine. Its rich, bold textural complexities are the perfect accompaniment to hearty meals, spicy foods and grilled meats. Alcohol 14.5%. 517 cases produced."
'Exceptional,' Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences: "This thick skinned South African grape often makes an odd wine, but here special clonal material personally cleared through official channels makes a dark, blackberry/plum scented wine with weight in the mid-palate and graceful structure. Faintly rustic finish; a great wine to serve blind to a wine snob."
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$46.95
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France
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South of France
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45% Syrah, 45% Grenache, 10% Carignan.
Not yet reviewed; 2008 vintage rated 94 points by Wine Spectator: "This ripe, rich and powerful red has a deep well of dark fruit and spice flavors that are supported by firm tannins and plenty of fresh acidity. The finish shows raspberry ganache and cocoa powder, with hints of pepper. Drink now through 2020. 500 cases made."
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$35.95
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United States
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Merlot
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'Highly recommended,' California Grapevine: "[$42 list] Medium to medium-dark ruby; attractive, herbal, cedary, dark cherry fruit aroma with smoky notes and hints of anise and cocoa; medium-full to full body; earthy, black cherry and currant flavors with notes of cocoa and black olive; medium-full tannin; slightly chalky mouthfeel and a bit drying on the finish; lingering aftertaste. Shows some maturity and is enjoyable to drink now. Highly recommended. 14.8% alcohol; released Fall 2011. (Dec 2011/Jan 2012)"
Producer notes: "[$42 list] This is a Cabernet lover's Merlot! Packed with flavors of cherries, blackberries and a hint of dried herbs on the finish, this wine's rich, complex mouthfeel makes it perfect with beef tenderloin, rack of lamb or barbecued pork."
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$41.95
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United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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Producer notes: "A classic wine of finesse and elegance -- beautiful now and structured to age gracefully for years to come. The rich varietal aroma leads to delicious flavors of dark cherry with notes of spicy plum. A generous core of cabernet fruit is nicely integrated with refreshing acidity and just the right touch of oak. This wine is silky in texture, building momentum as it crosses the palate to a lovely, lingering finish. Alcohol 14.5%."
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$26.95
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Switzerland
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(We'll reduce item's price when processing your order.) Producer notes: "Intense aromas, including notes of boxwood and crushed blackcurrant buds. In the mouth, its vivacious aromas combine with supple and markedly fruity elements. This pairs well with smoked fish such as eel or salmon, seafood and oysters. Also the ideal partner for goat cheese."
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$25.95
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France
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South of France
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$29.95
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United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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List $35.00
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Producer notes: "This wine is very vibrant and youthful in color, with a nose of violet, red plum, rasberry, licorice, and spice. On the palate, a splash of more intense red cherries washes in, along with an edge of black tea, tobacco, mint, and a finish that is long with blackberries. The acidity is fresh, and the tannins are unified and supporting. Structurally, this is an elegant, food-friendly Cabernet Sauvignon, middle-weight, deep, and intense, with an old-world expression. Alcohol 14.5%."
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$27.95
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United States
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Merlot
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Producer notes: "Elegant aromas of boysenberry and black cherry join with nuances of vanilla and plum. These aromas lead to a soft and supple mouth-feel, rich with blackberry and toffee flavors. Hints of spice and cranberry are supported by moderate tannins for a smooth finish. Our favorite pairings for this wine include chicken cacciatore, Cornish game hen, and parmesan risotto. Alcohol 14.4%."
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$33.95
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United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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Producer notes: "[$39 list] Exhibits deep purple-red color, with aromas of cedar and toasty oak. Polished flavors of cassis, mint, and red fruits on the mid-palate with hints of black raspberry, dark cherry and exotic spices on the long, full finish. Robust tannins soften with aeration."
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$29.95
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Italy
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Piedmont
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Other
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Producer notes: "The classic Bramaterra, produced for more than one century blending 70% Nebbiolo, 20% Croatina and 10% Vespolina, expresses the full-flavoured mineral quality of the porphyritic sand where its grapes grow. Alcohol 13.5%."
Not yet reviewed; 2006 vintage rated 90 points by International Wine Cellar: "(a blend of nebbiolo, croatina and vespolina) Bright red. Spicy aromas of red berries, tobacco and mint. Bright and pure on entry, offering pretty red berry and floral flavors complicated by white pepper. The finish features sweet, fine-grained tannins that coat the palate."
Gambero Rosso: "You can't say you know northern Piedmont until you have tried wines from Sella, the historic estate dating back to the 17th century. Bright and sophisticated, these are wines with a pure, deep style that perfectly reflects the diversity of the various zones. (2007)"
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$35.95
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United States
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Chardonnay
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Sommelier Journal: "Lots of California winemakers are talking about changing their style to feature lower alcohol and less oak. Stony Hill started building California's reputation for Chardonnay nearly 50 years ago, and its approach has never changed: careful handling of the fruit and hands-off winemaking. In this version, the purity and depth of character that come only from older vines will impress even the most diehard white Burgundy fans. (1/31/11)"
New York Times: "A Chablis-like chardonnay with no oak -- a somewhat atypical wine in today’s supercharged chardonnay world. (5/21/10)"
Producer notes: "'A lot more Frenchness,' says Mike Chelini of our 2007 Chardonnay, calling to mind a complex blend of fruit flavors and a notable mineral component from the depths of the soil. These are old world qualities you would expect to find in Burgundian whites, and yet they also describe the classic Stony Hill style with hints of green apple, honeydew melon and peaches in the nose and at the first sip. A flinty note follows from our Spring Mountain terroir. This is a rich, multi-dimensional wine, very aromatic, with notable acidity and low pH. It offers a big mouth feel, subtle power, and a long, long finish."
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$28.95
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France
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Loire
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The Les Clos parcel comes from old vines planted on clay-limestone soil that gives this wine a great minerality. Vincent ages this wine in barrels which gives it more aromatic complexity, with notes of honey and acacia mingling with notes of citrus zest. The flavors are pure and off-dry (r.s. 21 mg/L), with a liveliness and freshness. Nice length bringing forth hints of spice, and a touch of salinity and sweetness.
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$34.95
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United States
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Pinot Noir
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California
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Producer notes: "Ruby red in color. Big noseful of bing cherry and sassafras tea. Secondary aromas of currant, bay, and bergamot. Medium-bodied flavors of bing cherry, plum, sassafras tea and a hint of citrus. Finishes long with wonderful acidity and a touch of orange peel and dark cherry. 100% French oak, 35% new wood. Indigenous yeast primary Fermentation and natural completion of malolactic. Unfined, unfiltered. 14.3% alc. 580 cases produced."
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