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This assortment highlights some of the best values we offer. Usually on the lower end of the price spectrum (though not always), these wines are great for everyday drinking. Supplies don’t always last, though, so if you find one you like it’s probably a good idea to stock up early!

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Alto Moncayo Garnacha Campo de Borja Veraton 2007 (305879)

750ml

$23.99

IWC 92

WA 92

RR 92

In stock, 12+ available

List $30.00

92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(100% garnacha) Opaque violet. Sexy aromas of red and dark berries, sandalwood, spicecake and fresh rose. Spicy, concentrated raspberry and blackberry flavors are given spine by zesty minerals and pick up a smoky quality with air. Impressively lively for such a rich wine, with strong finishing spiciness and lingering notes of licorice and red berries. (Sep/Oct 2009)"

92 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The entry-level 2007 Veraton is 100% estate-grown Garnacha aged for 17 months in new French and American oak before bottling without filtration. Deep crimson-colored, it has a sexy nose of smoke, spice box, lavender, black cherry, and black raspberry that wafts from the glass. Full-bodied on the palate with layers of succulent red and black fruit, it is balanced, pure, and lengthy. Drink it over the next 6-8 years. The vocal low-alcohol crowd will have disdain for this wine; those who enjoy big, powerful, in-your-face wine will love it. (Apr 2010)"

92 points Rhone Report: "A stunning wine, the 2007 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Campo de Borja Veraton (100% Garnacha) is jam packed with blackberry liqueur, coffee, smoke, vanilla and new oak nuances that while exuberant and ripe, stop short of being over the top. The palate is full bodied with gobs of ripe, sweet fruit, beautiful balance, a firm, edgy feel and a long, clean finish. If you.re oak adverse, give this a year or two in the cellar, otherwise, drink this stunning value over the next 10 to 12 years. (Feb 2010)"

Angerer Grüner Veltliner Kamptal Eichenstaude 2006 (307813)

750ml

$14.99

IWC 92

WA 89

In stock, 12+ available

List $27.00

92 points Peter Moser (International Wine Cellar): "Medium green-yellow. Juicy ripe peach, pear, white currant and spring meadow herbs comprise a complex bouquet. Concentrated and powerful, with a full-bodied, creamy texture. Pleasing, well-integrated acidity highlights the bright yellow fruit in the mouth. Long finish is rich in mineral extract. Very good aging potential here. Drink from 2008 to 2018. (Nov/Dec 2007)"

89+ points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$27 list] The 2006 Gruner Veltliner Eichenstaude retained a considerable measure of CO2 six weeks after bottling, and was subtly marked by its stay in Fuder. A Chenin-like aroma of quince mingled with orange zest and toasted nuts leads to a rich mouthful of fruit, drawing vigor from citrus and saline notes, and showing excellent promise of short term improvement and 5-7 years ageability. (Jun 2008)"

Beaux Frères Pinot Noir The Upper Terrace 2007 (304584)

750ml

$63.99

IWC 92

WS 91

In stock, 12+ available

List $90.00

92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($90 list) Deep red with a bright rim. Pungent aromas of red and dark berries, Asian spices and musky herbs. Broad, fleshy dark berry flavors gain freshness with air and pick up notes of allspice and candied rose. Manages to be both rich and lively, finishing with excellent energy and lingering spiciness. This really hangs onto the palate. More serious than the Beaux Freres Vineyard bottling, but I marginally prefer that wine's liveliness. (May/Jun 2009)"

91 points Wine Spectator: "[$90 list] Light and silky, this is bright with cherry and pomegranate, showing a hint of lime as the finish takes off. Not a big wine, but offers grace and beautiful focus. The tannins are totally submerged. Drink now through 2015. 1,111 cases made. (10/15/09)"

Producer notes: "This Pinot Noir from all Dijon clones is often much darker than the Beaux Frères Vineyard. The 2007 Upper Terrace is very similar to the dark ruby color of the 2007 Beaux Frères Vineyard. That is where the similarities end. Though it is the most aromatically backward of our three 2007 offerings, it hints of earth, spice, forest floor and underbrush intertwined with dark black cherries and raspberries. On the palate one can detect a fuller style of wine with more structure, muscle and density than the other two cuvées. At this time it is showing less of its outright seduction and charm, nevertheless, there is a lot going on in this wine which always reminds us of a grand cru from the northern end of Burgundy's Côtes du Nuits. The tannins are silky but the weight of the wine is clearly more dramatic. This wine will benefit from one to two years of bottle age before consuming and should evolve effortlessly for at least 15 years."

Benaza Mencía Monterrei 2008 (305243)

750ml

$12.99

IWC 88

In stock, 12+ available

List $15.00

88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($15 list; includes 10% each of bastardo and arauxa) Bright ruby. Black raspberry and cherry on the nose, with notes of cracked pepper, licorice and violet adding complexity. Refreshingly bitter dark berry flavors are given spine by a tangy mineral quality and betray no rough edges. Finishes with mouthwatering acidity and a bitter cherry skin quality. This will be very flexible at the table. (Sep/Oct 2009)"

Production: 500 cases. Vine age: 50 years old average.

Birgit Eichinger Riesling Kamptal Heiligenstein 2007 (307814)

750ml

$19.99

WS 92

WA 90

In stock, 12+ available

List $36.00

92 points Wine Spectator: "[$36 list] A rich and luscious Riesling, with well-defined flavors of peach, mineral, smoke and spice. There's crunchy apple and piecrust flavors on the finish. Drink now through 2014. 667 cases made. (12/15/08)"

90 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$36 list] The Eichinger 2006 Riesling Heiligenstein offers lovely, site-typical scents of buddleia, fennel, white peach, and citrus. With a mere hint of sweetness (from 9 grams residual sugar) and saline, wet stone, and pungent citrus zest notes, it offers a palate-coating, and refreshing finish, and a clear view of this magnificent Riesling vineyard. As with last year’s rendition, Eichinger employed some pre-fermentative skin contact with evident success. Expect this to repay at least 6-7 years of cellaring. (Feb 2009)"

Boekenhoutskloof Syrah Porcupine Ridge 2008 (304726)

750ml

$9.99

WS 87

In stock, 12+ available

List $13.00

87 points Wine Spectator: "[$13 list] Fresh, with an iron note running through the black tea, braised fig and dark cherry fruit notes. There's a nice plush edge to the open-knit finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported. (12/15/09)"

Producer notes: "Spicy, aromatic, rich, textured, French oaked and lingering."

Bret Brothers Mâcon Cruzille Clos des Vignes du Maynes 2005 (118770)

750ml

$29.99

AM 88–90

In stock, 12+ available

88-90 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A very primary, indeed borderline raw nose combines with zesty, intense and mineral-driven flavors that deliver excellent depth and a racy, palate staining and balanced finish. 2008+. (Oct 2006)"

Budini Malbec Mendoza 2006 (302094)

750ml

$8.99

WA 86

In stock, 12+ available

List $11.00

86 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): Best Buy

Campion Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2005 (304102)

750ml

$19.99

In stock, 12+ available

List $27.00

Larry Brooks is one of the "veterans" of the California Pinot Noir scene, having focused almost exclusively on this grape for nearly 30 years, dating back to the early days of Acacia, when it was still a source for "serious" Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A few years ago he founded his own Pinot-centric Campion label with a view to producing small lots of what are essentially hand-crafted wines.

The 2005 vintage was challenging, with both spring and summer being cooler than normal, but this has worked in favor of the Santa Lucia bottling: whereas many Pinots from this bench lying west of Salinas can be overripe, Syrah-like beasts, the '05 Campion from this region is all about finesse and aromatic complexity. Aromas of strawberry and raspberry are followed on the palate by similar red fruits flavors but with an overlay of brown spices (cinnamon, cardamom) and ginger.

John Winthrop Haeger (Pacific Pinot Noir): "Across the board, Campion pinots are visually stunning, modestly extracted, transparent to terroir, aromatically impressive, and texturally rewarding. (2008)"

Castaño Monastrell Yecla 2006 (302144)

750ml

$7.99

IWC 88

PG 86

In stock, 5 available

88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Dark purple. Luscious blackberry and blueberry aromas are at once expansive and precise, with sexy floral and spice qualities adding complexity. Juicy dark fruit flavors deliver a sexy wallop of sweetness, with no rough edges or animal, earth or herbal character. This very fresh wine finishes with impressive cling and length. And the price is unreal. (Sep/Oct 2008)"

86 points Peñín Guide: "100% Monastrell. Deep cherry colour, violet edge, ripe fruit aroma, mawaxtion notes, floral, spicy, fresh palate, structured, fruity, somewhat tart. (2008)"

Castella della Paneretta Chianti Classico 2005 (300116)

750ml

$17.99

WA 87

In stock, 12+ available

List $28.00

87 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$28 list] The 2005 Chianti Classico offers perfumed red fruit and a fresh, accessible personality. This medium-bodied Chianti is best enjoyed over the next two to three years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2009. (Jun 2007)"

Celler Bartolomé Finca El Mirador Priorat 2007 (306579)

750ml

$14.99

IWC 89

In stock, 12+ available

List $24.00

89 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($24 list; 55% garnacha and 45% carinena) Deep red. Seductive, mineral-driven aromas of red berries, pencil lead, spicecake and dried flowers. Light-bodied, sweet red fruit flavors are firmed by dusty tannins and lifted by blood orange and white pepper. Graceful and brisk Priorat wine with a firm, minerally quality to the finish. (Sep/Oct 2009)"

Charles Smith Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley "Chateau Smith" 2007 (306513)

750ml

$15.99

In stock, 12+ available

List $20.00

Producer notes: "Delicious Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromatics galore -- cigar box, pencil lead, cedar and currants with super refined tannins and a long, fine finish. French? No. Chateau Smith? OUI!"

Charles Smith Chardonnay Columbia Valley "Eve" 2007 (306515)

750ml

$11.99

WS 88

In stock, 12+ available

88 points Wine Spectator: "Light and floral, with bright pear and apricot fruit shaded with hints of carnation and lavender. Drink now. (7/31/09)"

Producer notes: "Sinfully tempting...fresh, crisp, the perfume of sweet apple blossoms lures you into The Garden of Eden. Silky, soft, mouth filling deliciousness...take the first sip!"

Charles Smith Merlot Washington State "The Velvet Devil" 2008 (306516)

750ml

$11.99

In stock, 12+ available

Producer notes: "If velvet had a flavor this would be it. Bittersweet chocolate, dark Italian cherries. Sweet rose petals with a firm, satiny finish. Pure Washington Merlot. HELL YEAH!"

Charles Smith Syrah Washington State "Boom Boom!" 2008 (306517)

750ml

$14.99

RR 90

WS 89

In stock, 12+ available

90 points Rhone Report: "A straight up, decadent Syrah, the 2008 Charles Smith Syrah Boom Boom sports a deep purple, opaque color as well as ripe aromatics of cassis and black fruits, leafy tobacco, meat and a touch of funky earth. The wine is medium to full bodied and has sweet fruit, fresh acidity and grippy tannin on the medium length finish. 15 bucks? This is an awesome barbeque wine and a crowd pleaser for sure. Drink this killer value over the next 5 years. (May 2010)"

89 points Wine Spectator: "Bright and effusive, this is juicy with lively flavors of blackberry, plum and sweet spices, lingering on the open-textured finish. Drink now. (4/30/09)"

Colli Ripani Sangiovese 2004 (119172)

750ml

$7.99

In stock, 12+ available

Producer notes: "Ruby red with purple hues. Intense aromas or red fruits, ripe blackberry and flowers. Dry, good-bodied, pleasantly soft, tannic and well balance. Best served with first courses and red meat dishes."

Domaine de la Pertuisane Le Nain Violet Côtes Catalanes 2005 (303375)

750ml

$15.99

In stock, 12+ available

Producer notes: "We have carefully selected our extremely low yielding Grenache and Carignan vineyards from the steep, schistous slopes around the village of Maury. The hot, dry Roussillon summer, vineyards of up to 100 years of age, ridiculously shallow soils and minimal intervention winemaking help us to get the very best out of what is a truly exceptional terroir. In line with our winemaking principles the wines are all wild yeast fermented and are not fined or filtered before bottling. Our 2005 Nain Violet is produced from younger vineyards and from vineyards of over 50 years of age. The resulting wine is rich yet fresh and bright. It has been aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Grenache Noir 50%, Syrah 40%, Carignan 10%."

Dominio del Plata Malbec Crios de Susana Balbo Mendoza 2008 (305036)

750ml

$12.99

WA 90

In stock, 12+ available

List $15.00

90 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$15 list] The 2008 Malbec spent 8 months in first use French oak. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up an alluring bouquet of Asian spices, cassis, cedar, incense, and black cherry. Medium-bodied, savory, and elegant, this spicy Malbec will also provide pleasure over the next 4 years. (Aug 2009)"

Eguren Protocolo Blanco Viño de la Tierra de Castilla 2008 (305024)

750ml

$6.99

IWC 87

In stock, 12+ available

87 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Greenish gold. Subtle aromas of mint, lemon and orange, with a hint of honeysuckle. Dry, understated and focused, offering clean citrus and melon flavors and slow-building sweetness. Finishes dry and brisk, with an echo of lemon. As usual, this is an outstanding value. (Sep/Oct 2009)"

Fèlsina Fontalloro 2004 (302585)

375ml

$20.99

WA 94

IWC 94

In stock, 12+ available

List $25.00

94 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$50/750ml list] The 2004 Fontalloro (100% Sangiovese) comes across as fresher and brighter than the Rancia. Light on its feet, this graceful, delicate wine opens with sweet, perfumed aromatics that meld into raspberries, flowers, spices and a touch of sweet oak that lingers on the finish. It offers remarkable clarity and precision in a pure, focused style, with superb balance and finessed tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2019.

There is not too much more I can say about the wines of Felsina and proprietor Giuseppe Mazzocolin, except that they are reference point wines for anyone who wants to discover the essence of contemporary Sangiovese from Chianti Classico. This is a compelling set of new releases from Mazzocolin and long-time consulting oenologist Franco Bernabei, one of the giants of modern Tuscan oenology. Even better, the wines remain very fairly priced. I was amused when another producer complained to me recently about Felsina’s prices. They were far too low, he insisted. (Jun 2008)"

94 points Ian D'Agata (International Wine Cellar): "(100% sangiovese) Good full ruby. Richer and even more minerally on the nose than the '04 Rancia, offering plenty of orange zest, lily and pleasantly tart red cherry aromas. Lush, very ripe red fruit flavors and a salty edge give this immediate appeal, but make it a bit less refined than the Rancia in '04. The tannins, though, are smoother and slide effortlessly along the very long finish. (Jul/Aug 2007)"

Font-Mars Picpoul de Pinet Languedoc 2008 (304729)

750ml

$9.99

WA 87

In stock, 12+ available

List $12.00

87 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$12 list] Font-Mars -- with its coat of arms flanked by dinosaurs, an allusion to fossilized eggs found on the property -- once again offers a distinctively delicious wine with their 2008 Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul de Pinet, smelling of honeydew melon and passion fruit; refreshing, sappy, and stimulatingly bitter in its notes of green apple and melon rind, and guaranteed to improve the contents of any refrigerator over the next 6-9 months. (Aug 2009)"

Producer notes: "Grape variety: Piquepoul. Terroir: Clayey and chalky. Pale gold, crystal clear, light green reflection. Aromas of white peach, ananas and white roses. On the palate, lively, exotic fruits. Best served as an aperitif or with seafood."

Fontanafredda Barbera d'Alba Briccotondo 2008 (305043)

750ml

$10.99

WS 88

W&S 88

WA 87

In stock, 12+ available

List $15.00

'Wine of the Week' and 88 points Wine Spectator: "Medium-bodied, with raspberry and blueberry aromas, delicious fruit and vanilla and cream hints. Drink now. (12/15/09)"

88 points Wine & Spirits: "[$15 list] Bright and clean, with juicy raspberry flavor and vivid acidity, this is a simple, everyday kind of wine. Open it with a mushroom pizza. Best Buy. (Dec 2009)"

87 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Barbera Briccotondo is a big, juicy wine loaded with dark fruit that shows a surprising level of ripeness at this level. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012. (Aug 2009)"

87 points Fine Wine Review: "This is light, fruity Barbera, not burdened by extraction or oak. Instead, just clear, pure cranberry and raspberry fruit with minerality, making for a delicious, easy-to-drink wine. Stated alcohol: 13.5%. (Issue #126; 2009)"

The nose is packed with black fruit, especially blackberries and plums, with slight spicy overtones hinting at black pepper and cinnamon. Sweet, soft tannins come together in a closely-woven texture that merges with the fruit, while a crisp freshness provides a long, tasty finish.

Gardiès Côtes du Roussillon-Villages Les Millères 2006 (302359)

750ml

$17.99

In stock, 12+ available

This warm, sunny, expressive Mediterranean red is composed of 40% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 20% Carignan, and 5% Mourvèdre grown on the clay-limestone soils of Vingrau, near Corbières. Elevage takes place half in stainless steel and half in oak (demi-muid and barrique) that is at least two vintages old prior to bottling.

Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2009 (published by La Revue du Vin de France): "Jean Gardiés took over the family domaine in 1990, giving priority to the production of wines from the Côtes du Roussillon, in this way reducing the importance of sweet wines, which don't represent more than 4 hectares of vineyard land. The reds here are particularly interesting, with a lovely [sense of] volume in the mouth... The Les Millères 2006 is full and structured, and of lovely length."

Gardiès Côtes du Roussillon-Villages Mas Las Cabes 2008 (306375)

750ml

$13.99

In stock, 12+ available

Blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. Not yet reviewed, but 2007 vintage rated 88 points by David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "Red raspberry, cherry, mocha, vanilla, and toasted pecan rise from the glass of 2007 Cotes du Roussillon Mas Las Cabes Rouge, a blend of Syrah with 30% Grenache and 10% Carignan vinified in cement and older barriques. Marjoram and cedar as well as a subtle smokiness and a refreshing note of salinity join the red fruits on a rather firm palate which barely suggests the sweeter, nuttier notes in the nose. A bright, savory, red fruit- and herb-filled finish hints also at anchovy, calling forth the next sip and promising a versatile performance at table for at least the next couple of years."

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