Wines
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- Villa Jolanda Prosecco 200ml Individual Bottle Product #23927 (In Stock)
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Villa Jolanda Prosecco is made from 100% Prosecco grapes grown in the hills north of Treviso. Grapes are hand-harvested, chilled in the vineyard, and given a low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and fruit. The wine features lovely aromas of white flowers, orchard fruits, and a touch of mineral. Lightly sparkling with very pretty, small, bubbles, the wine is full of flavor - peach, ripe apple, lemon zest, and a nice mineral streak. Fruity and crisp, the wine finishes with a touch of mineral and yellow apple. A fantastic wine to keep on hand for everyday celebrations or to stock up on for Holiday parties. Delicious!
- Ch Montaud Cotes De Provence Rose 2009 375 Ml Product #23303 (In Stock)
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If you looked at this small bottle of Rose and thought it was cute, you have to buy it...seriously. Them be the rules.
We fell in love with this classic rosé of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault the first time we tasted it. It’s a pale pink wine bursting with wild strawberry fruit and a lovely herbal note at beginning and end. Very dry and completely refreshing and attractively packaged in the traditional curvy Provencal rose bottle.
We were a little surprised to see Wine Spectator recognize the quality here, but not at all surprised that in-the-know demand spiked right away. We felt lucky to secure one last allocation of a wine we’ve been enjoying all spring. We have 20 cases in stock now and another 10 cases arriving on June 22. So, get yours while you can! - Owl House Red Wine NV Product #22287 (In Stock)
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Owl House comes to us from Ledgewood Creek, a large (350 acres) vineyard operation located in the Suisun Valley, located on the southeastern border of Napa. While Ledgewood’s main focus is growing grapes for other winemakers, they began to vinify some of their own fruit in 2001. About a year ago, Ledgewood introduced a new wine that featured some of the estate’s Rhone varietals blended with some Cabernet and Merlot. The winery won’t disclose the exact blend it uses for Owl House red, but we’re pretty sure it’s mainly Grenache and Syrah plus some Mourvedre and, possibly, Cinsault. We know for sure it's delicious!
Classic aromas of ripe cherry, licorice and vanilla lead to a soft, juicy, mouthful of ripe fruit, spice, and a bit of earth (which we think is the Mourvedre). It’s a round, plush, wine that’s all too easy to gulp without a thought, but that has enough complexity and depth to stand up to a little attention, too. The tannins are very ripe and light, and an attractive hint of walnut emerges on the finish. Drink this with burgers, stews, or just on its own with family and friends. - Rabbit Ridge Le Lapin Multiplicity Red NV Product #24699 (In Stock)
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I’m not sure what’s in the water in Paso Robles, California, but it seems to inspire both cross-language puns and some interesting ideas in wine making. Nowhere else would you find someone making wine from a blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and – wait for it – Refosco! Leaves you scratching your head, and then you take a sip and do a double take. Wow, this stuff’s delicious – and cheap!
Multiplicity is a ripe, round, friendly wine that offers up ample aromas of red cherry and plum fruit with notes of cocoa butter, chocolate and spice. Then generous flavors of red and black fruits, graphite and a touch of menthol for complexity and lift. Nicely concentrated and softly ripe on the finish. The whole thing reminds you of cookouts at the beach somehow, so toss on some burgers and have a party! - Ch Aiguilloux Corbieres 2009 Product #25650 (In Stock)
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François and Marthe Lemarié make this delicious little wine from a blend of 50% old-vine Carignan, 25% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre grown on rocky slopes inland from Narbonne. Grapes are hand-harvested and carried immediately to the winery at the bottom of the hill to preserve freshness. The Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre receive traditional fermentation in tank, but the Carignan receives carbonic maceration to extract lovely fruit and color with minimal harsh tannin.
Pull the cork and you’ll find aromas of blueberries and crushed blackberries with a hint of warm stones, black pepper and sandalwood spice. The blackberry fruit comes to the fore in the mouth as the blueberries lurk in the background and juicy, pomegranate, acidity lifts the flavors and makes your mouth water. A sense of warm, dusty, stones comes up on the finish and crunchy tannins support the tangy fruit flavors. I love the freshness and vibrancy here – even though those are words I don’t think I’ve ever seen associated with a wine from Corbieres before! This will work with a huge range of foods, from Moroccan lamb to pork roast with dried fruit or even just burgers on the grill. Honest and delicious. - Chabert Chardonnay Vin De Pays D'oc 2011 Product #25874 (In Stock)
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Another fine vintage – that makes 3 out of 3! – for our best-selling Chardonnay ever! As in the past, this all stainless steel (no oak!) beauty comes from a pretty vineyard deep in the South of France. And, as in the past, you’ll find plenty of yellow apple and peach pit fruit flavors and aromas with accents of lemon zest, pear skin, and just a touch of chalky mineral. The wine is just a touch richer and rounder this year than last, with a note of candied pear in the middle and pretty peach blossom and golden apple on the soft, easy, finish. A wine sure to appeal to both "Old World" and "New World" palates, and a fantastic 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 2010 Product #24711 (In Stock)
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Cortese is best known as the grape of Gavi, but it's grown seldom as interesting as this! This wine is surprisingly complex on the nose, although we struggled to put it to words. Think of smelling an herbal infusion with lemon, honey, and lavender on a sunny day. (Fanciful, but it's the best I could do!) In the mouth the wine is clean and crisp with notes of lemon, bees wax, and fresh herbs complicated by something hard to describe but vaguely grapefruity. finishes clean and fresh with just a hint of green apple. this is going to be our "go to" for picnics, cold seafood salads, and simple chicken dishes. A whole lotta wine for the money.
- Ch Le Prieure St-Laurent Bordeaux 375ml 2010 Product #25595 (In Stock)
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No big name winemaker or famous vineyards here. Instead, just a tasty, juicy, mouthful of Bordeaux currant fruit with a whiff of fresh herb. Savory and satisfying and built to enjoy now on its own or with roasts or stews. Nice value.
- Dom Philippe Plantevin Vaucluse 2006 Product #21800 (In Stock)
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From one of our favorite Rhone producers, the 2006 Vaucluse brings a soft dried rose petal to nose, with brighter notes of raspberry and red plum on the nose. On the palate, the jusice is relaxed and easy-going. The Grenache delivers a spiced raspberry and the syrah kicks in with a tinge of inky blueberry. A fresh wine that is easy to enjoy with something classic like an herb, roasted Chicken, or something a little more domesic, like barbecue ribs. Either/or, it's easy to enjoy.
- Arnaud De Villeneuve Muscat Sec 2010 Product #24673 (In Stock)
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If you think Muscat is just a grapey, often sweet, wine suitable for making into Moscato, well, think again! The 2010 Arnaud de Villeneuve Muscat Sec is a bone dry but wildly flamboyant wine from France’s Languedoc Roussillon region. Extravagant aromas of white grape, tropical flowers, ginger and spice burst out of the glass. In the mouth there’s an explosion of spiced citrus, apricot, ginger, and asian five spice flavors with a lovely honeysuckle note emerging in the mid-palate. The wine finishes dry and refreshing with chalky mineral and gingery lime lingering nicely. Yes, this will be fantastic with Asian dishes but it’s so much fun that you’ll need to keep plenty on hand to drink on its own as well. And, a great value to boot!
- Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2010 Product #24819 (In Stock)
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Here’s a plump and juicy Malbec from Mendoza with a little extra something going on. The “extra” is a smoky/meaty character that gives complexity to the ripe black/blue fruit flavors. Very nice value on its own and sure to please with any roasted or grilled meats.
- Ch Grand Monguillet Bordeaux Rouge 2009 Product #25308 (In Stock)
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What makes a great vintage “great”? I’d argue that a big element of “greatness” is the quality you find from smaller, lesser-known, estates. And that’s just one reason why critics and wine-lovers alike are so excited about 2009 in Bordeaux. Take Chateau Grand Monguillet Bordeaux Rouge 2009, for example. This small estate is so far “under the radar” that even the importer has almost no information on them. But, we know that in 2009, they harvested lovely, ripe, Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (20%), and Petit Verdot (10%) and then aged in all in barrel (20% new). Then, they gave it an attractive label and packed in real wood cases for export.
The result is a wine anyone would call “Bordeaux” from first sniff. Bright red currant and tart cherry fruit, tobacco, cedar, fresh herb, and just a whiff of toasty oak all intermingle on the nose and in the juicy, bright, flavors. The flavors are more than “serious” enough to make this a great companion for roast lamb but the texture and soft tannins are generous enough to sip with anything from grilled chicken to pizza. And a dozen bottles in their branded wood case make an impressive Holiday gift for any wine lover on your list! - Vina Alarba Old Vines Garnacha 2010 Product #25456 (In Stock)
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Here’s one of those wines that leaves you scratching your head and asking, “How did they make something this good at this price?!?” Old vine (50 years and more), bush-trained, Garnacha is naturally low-yielding and concentrated in this barren, high-altitude, region. All fruit is hand-harvested, double-sorted, and vinified in a mix of stainless steel, concrete and oak.
You'll find a lovely perfume of fresh earth, lavender, and black cherries leading to medium-bodied, fresh, flavors of tart cherry and black raspberry with a spicy, mineral, edge. The balance here is just perfect and the interplay of sweet fruit, tangy acidity, fresh earth, warm stones, and ripe tannin will pull you back for sip after sip. Chill this to get even more juicy freshness or let it warm up for the fruit to darken and gain richness. A terrific sipper, it will work at table with anything from grilled fish to roasted vegitables or pork. And, just silly value at this price! - Dom De Mirail Vin De Pays De Gascogne Colombard 2011 Product #25742 (In Stock)
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The designation Cotes the Gascogne is used for a Vin de Pays ("country wine") produced in the Armagnac area. The sustainably grown Colombard grapes are planted at very high density to reduce yields and drive the development of flavor. Owner Charles Hochman harvests his Colombard at night to prevent heat damage and oxidization from the warm autumn sun.
This fresh young wine even looks refreshing, with a light green tint to its pale clear yellow. The aromas hint at sea shell and peach with a brisk lime scent lift. In the mouth, it’s crisp and zippy with flavors of lime skin, apple skin, green peach and a touch of chalk and earth at the end. There’s a creamy minerality to the wine and lime juice and saline notes emerge on the finish. Great oyster or shellfish wine, but this will be perfectly at home on any back porch or picnic table. We predict the bottle will be empty sooner than you think! - Dom De Mirail Vin De Pays De Gascogne Rose 2011 Product #25743 (In Stock)
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Just a terrific bottle of rosé with more going on than we expected from this source or at this price. This 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot makes you stop to look before you even sniff or sip – what a lovely strawberry tinged color with raspberry highlights. The aromas show tart red fruit and wild strawberry notes with a savory touch of crushed green herb. In the mouth, light, crisp, and flavorful with plenty of under ripe wild strawberry and juicy cherry/cherry pit fruit flavors and just a touch of herb. Long, luscious, and definitely dry on the finish and mouthwateringly crisp. A wine that just begs to be taken outside for a hike or a picnic. Terrific value.
- Mont Pellier Viognier 2010 Product #25249 (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.
- Alto Tierruca Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2011 Product #25789 (In Stock)
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A very fine value. The Alto Tierruca is a Chilean Sauvignon Blanc 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 minerality. The wine goes well with many lighter fare dishes, as well as with spiced up Asian cuisine.
- Encostas Do Douro Palestra Douro 2008 Product #25168 (In Stock)
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Here’s another great example of the value you can find in dry reds from Portugal’s Douro Valley. Encostas do Douro’s vineyards are perched in the steep hills of the Baixo-Corgo sub-region in the heart of Port country. The wine is made from traditional Port grapes - Tinta Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), and Tinta Barroca – and fermented with natural Port yeasts in stainless steel and traditional stone lagares.
The result is a dry but rich and lush wine loaded with ripe black plum, raspberry, and a touch of red currant fruit. A touch of new oak adds spice and a hint of fresh herb, and the juicy acidity and whip of fine tannin give plenty of structure and freshness against the rich, sweet, fruit. Soft enough for party sipping, structured enough for roasted meats, and even able to improve for another 5 years or so. A delicious, compelling, value!“Plum pudding and dark cherry flavors are joined by mocha and chocolate. Medium-grained tannins support minerally notes on the spicy finish. Drink now through 2016.”Wine Spectator 89 points
- Chilensis Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Product #25401 (In Stock)
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This is a big "bang for the buck" Cabernet from Chile that reminds you how Chile first established its global reputation for top quality Cab at rock-bottom prices. Fruit for this wine grows near Chile’s Coastal Mountain range in the Colchagua Valley. Daytime high temperatures can reach 98 degrees here, but cooling breezes from the Pacific Ocean cool the fruit at night to preserve freshness and acidity.
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon delivers plenty of classic Cabernet fruit – currant, plum, and blackberries. It also display's Chile's trademark whiff of herbs and some appealing tobacco aromas, giving the wine more complexity than you’d expect at this price. In the mouth, it’s juicy and satisfying, with an extra dose of black raspberry and currant fruit. The juicy acids keep everything in balance and make this a flexible companion with a wide range of foods.
