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The Wine of Summer Made By a Master Winemaker!
2009 Rose From Couly Dutheil -
Just Arrived!
by Cynthia Hurley
The aromatic Couly Dutheil Chinon Rose
Summer is in full swing. I have started to imagine my chair tipped
back, feet up and a glass of dripping, shimmering, gorgeous Couly
Dutheil Rose ... more
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Sweet Peas with Roasted Shallots Over Watercress
For more recipes in vegetarian cuisine and Wine Pairings, check out our
blog, Grapes and Greens!
I Do Want to Go to Chelsea
Deborah
Bring a sweater if you plan a shopping visit to Manhattan Fruit
Exchange located in Chelsea Market. The whole ... more
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Couly Dutheil La Coulee Automnale Chinon 2007
The fall harvest at Domaine Couly Dutheil
Arnaud Couly, the winemaker at Domaine Couly-Dutheil has assembled
another fabulous cuvee! It's all Cabernet Franc, the grape of the best
red wines from the Loire Valley.
You know, the longer I drink wine, the more ... more
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Moroccan Cous Cous Rolls and Rose!
Deborah Soffel, NY City based personal chef, and I (Amanda Donnelly,
on-line Sales Manager at Wine & Spirit World) have teamed up to create
a blog called Grapes and Greens. Grapes and Greens is a wine pairing
guide for vegetarians/flexitarians wine lovers. In ... more
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Food and Wine Pairings For Veggie Lovers!
Deborah Soffel, NY City based personal chef, and I (Amanda Donnelly,
on-line Sales Manager at Wine & Spirit World) have teamed up to create
a blog called Grapes and Greens. Grapes and Greens is a wine pairing
guide for vegetarians/flexitarians wine lovers. In ... more
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Paul Kubler Pinot Gris 2008
"A Vigneron to Watch" & Selected for
Robert Parker's "World's Best Wine Values under $25"
From winemaker Philippe Kubler's facebook page in his Winter album
2010. His beautiful hillside vineyards.
"Philippe Kubler is a young, idealistic, grower who will take risks to
go ... more
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Domaine des Jougla Ancestrale 2007
ARRIVING TUES., FEB. 9th
The wild St. Chinian vineyards between the sea and the mountains
Domaine des Jougla is located in Prades-sur-Vernazobre, a village of
200 people. The famille Jougla who has worked their property for many
generations, makes a red St Chinian ... more
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New Arrival of Domaine Lavigne Saumur Champigny 2008
The Saumur Chateau, built from the same limestone that endows this wine
with its characteristic minerality.
Saumur Champigny, one of France's favorite everyday reds - Nobody who
likes great value full flavored wine should pass this up while it is
available.
Domaine Lavigne ... more
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Domaine Mourchon Delivers in 2007!
A bird's eye view of the area surrounding Domaine Mourchon
Tradition in stock now!
Grande Reserve arriving 1/6/10!
Robert Parker raves: "As for the equally deep ruby/purple-colored 2007
Seguret Grande Reserve, this wine has much more licorice and more depth
and body, but ... more
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Jean Luc Baldes Cahors Esprit de Flore 2007
Jean-Luc Baldes, the master winemaker of Clos Triguedina and the new
Esprit de Flore
A new Cahors from Jean-Luc Baldes! Better than every-day priced - From
the true Malbec source!
Jean-Luc Baldes has created Esprit de Flore, a fresh, fruity and
accessible Cahors ... more
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Couly Dutheil La Coulee Automnale 2007 Chinon
ARRIVING FRIDAY, OCT 2
Arnaud Couly, the winemaker at Domaine Couly-Dutheil has assembled
another fabulous cuvee! It's all Cabernet Franc, the grape of the best
red wines from the Loire Valley.You know, the longer I drink wine, the
more reds from the Loire ... more
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Tenuta Le Querce Aglianico del Vulture Il Viola 2006
A statement about the 2006 Il Viola:
"It is not to be missed"
Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate
A Barolo-like wine for 1/2 the price!!
The region of Basilicata
Tenuta Le Querce are experts at producing excellent Aglianico, an
ancient variety that grows ... more
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Spectacular Wines From Anderson's Conn Valley!
Conn Valley Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Robert Parker 94 Pts!
"Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignons taste
like the best young Bordeaux in great vintages".
Robert Parker
Arriving Thursday, June 25th
The Vineyards at Conn Valley
The new vintage of Conn Valley's Estate ... more
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Don't Miss These Wines From Pierre Usseglio!
The long awaited 2007 Rhones are slowly but surely making their way
into the marketplace, much to the delight of wine lovers everywhere.
The vintage has received a tremendous amount of positive press:
From Robert Parker: "In Issue 179, I profiled the finest ... more
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Marchetti Late Harvest Verdicchio 2006
ARRIVING FRIDAY, MAY 22
As most of you know by now, every so often I get behind a particular
wine and can't sing enough praises about it. Well, this email is about
one of those such wines. I tasted this wine last week,
... more
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Two Special Reds From Bodega Catena Zapata
Nicolas and Laura Catena
Over the past 20 years, Nicolas Catena and daughter Laura, together
with their vineyard management team, have worked tirelessly in the
discovery, identification, and development of key microclimates in the
high altitude wine country of Mendoza, Argentina. The in ... more
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The Perfect Food and Wine Pairing For Spring!
Shrimp with Sugar Snap Peas
Paired With
Dopff and Irion Crustaces 2007
Reg. $11.99 On Sale $8.99
The Spring and Summer months are my favorite time to cook. This past
weekend, I purchased my herbs, which I cannot wait to start using! The
... more
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Couly Dutheil La Baronnie Madeleine 2005
Our last email promotion for this wine was one of our best ever!
A new (and last) supply of the wine Wine Spectator Rated 92 in their
Best Wine Values of France issue.
This is what they said about Couly Dutheil's Chinon Special ... more
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Delicious, Inexpensive Dinner Idea!
Times are tough, and people are cutting back. This doesn't mean we have
to stop enjoying ourselves. "Fun", more than ever, is important. But
today, our ways of having fun are a little different than a year ago.
One of my current, favorite ... more
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2006 Rully Blanc Premier Cru from Eric Suremain
Eric and Dominique de Suremain in the Rully vineyards
You will probably never catch Eric de Suremain in a coat and tie.
You're far more likely to catch him bent double in the vineyard peering
at his vines. Making great wine is the ... more
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Domaine Lavigne Saumur Champigny 2007
The Ancient Saumur Chateau above the Loire River
ARRIVING FRIDAY MARCH 6th
It's doing it again. I'll be out shoveling before long. It's late
afternoon so I'm starting to think about dinner and what wine I'll be
drinking and right now, I can ... more
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Chateau Lagrave-Aubert Cotes de Castillon 2005
For as long as I can turn up these fabulous 2005 petit chateau
Bordeaux, I'm going to be snatching them up. When Bordeaux says they
have produced their finest vintage ever, I get on board; sadly, these
wines are not going to be ... more
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Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007
Wine Spectator 93 Pts
Hamilton Russell Vineyards is the most southerly wine Estate in South
Africa, nearest to the sea. The winery makes only Chardonnay and Pinot
Noir, to which the terroir is best suited. Their wines are regarded as
the best in ... more
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Bodegas Caro Amancaya 2007
A vineyard in Mendoza
Bodegas Caro is a partnership between Domaines Barons de
Rothschild-Lafite and the Catena family. The idea was conceived in
1988, and their plan was to create a wine which would be a melding of
the Argentine and French cultures, ... more
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Chateau Puy Arnaud Maureze 2005 Cotes de Castillon
Jean Luc Thunevin & wife Murielle
Grab this! It's a 2005 Bordeaux and it less than $20 per bottle. Now,
that's a sweet combination.
If you loved the 2002 and 2003 of this wine, can you imagine what
you're going to think about ... more
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JJ Vincent Marie Antoinette Pouilly Fuisse 2006
Last Friday, in the New York Times, Eric Asimov did a piece on Pouilly
Fuisse. He entitled his tasting report "Pouilly Fuisse: A Fallen
Superstar Earns New Respect". For this tasting, the wine panel sampled
25 wines from Pouilly Fuisse. The panel's Number ... more
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Denis Dubourdieu Makes Magic in Margaux
Chateau d'Arsac on the Margaux border: source of
all the Winemaker's Collection Wines
Robert Parker on cuvee #2
"This enticing project was instituted by the Bordeaux negociant,
Bordeaux Millesimes, under the moniker of "Once Upon a Wine." Each year
a wine will be ... more
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Domaine Vigneau Chevreau Cuvee Silex Vouvray 2006
The Vouvray wine cellars in the River Cliffs. Photo Claes Lofgren.
ETA 11/7/08
I'm starting to think that Vouvray is America's favorite French white
wine . Nobody seems to be able to get enough of it.
Of course, there are a lot of ... more
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Serge Laporte's Sancerre 2007 from Chavignol
White Wine Country - The Sancerre vineyards with the
hilltop village in the distance
Arriving 10/30/08
Sancerre is absolutely one of my favorite wines. When i see a glass
coming my way my spirits soar, but my heart doesn't race for just any
... more
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Two Spectacular Bargains Not To Miss!
Mas Que Vino Ercavio Roble 2006
Wine Advocate 91 Pts
Reg. $14.99 On Sale $11.99
Martin Codax Cuatro Pasos Mencia Bierzo 2006
Wine Advocate 90 Pts.
Reg. $19.99 On Sale $14.99 By the case $12.99
Both Wines Will be Arriving Tomorrow!
Just minutes ... more
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Outstanding Values From Portugal!
At Bacalhoa Vinhos de Portugal
Of course, when one thinks of Portugese wine, Porto naturally comes to
mind. Even collectors of fine Port rarely think of Portugal
as producing anything else worthy of attention. But this couldn't be
further from the truth. The ... more
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Presidial 2006 - Jean-Luc Thunevin
Master Garagiste Produces a
Brilliant Everyday Bordeaux (Again)
By Cynthia Hurley
Winemaker Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle in their St Emilion Garden
The 2006 Presidial Bordeaux has arrived! Some people came back for
thirds on this wine last year. We kept the 2005s flowing ... more
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Gems From Robert Craig!
Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
At the Winery
In November 2006, The Wine Spectator named Robert Craig a "Top 50 Napa
Cabernet Winery". The ranking is based on ratings garnered over the
past ... more
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Awesome Wines From Joe and Lidia Bastianich, and Mario Batali!
Bastianich Friulano 2007
La Mozza I Perazzi Morellino di Scansano 2006
These delicious wines come from world-renowned celebrity chefs Joe and
Lidia Bastianich, and Mario Batali. The Bastianich Friulano comes
specifically from Azienda Agricola Bastianich, a property founded in
1997 by Lidia and ... more
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Some Shining Stars From Grgich Hills
As of 2006, the vineyards at Grgich Hills are certified organic. As of
2007, they are certified Biodynamic.
Mike Grgich, now 85, still oversees daily operations at the Grgich
Hills Winery. He first gained international recognition at the now
famous "Paris Tasting" of ... more
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Brace Yourself For the August Heat
Muscadet Sevres et Maine From
Chateau La Touche
By Cynthia Hurley
That's right. You can probably have two bottles of Muscadet for the
price of one bottle of that Chardonnay you've been drinking. Believe
me, I'm never one to choose quantity over quality, ... more
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Two Whites To Help Beat the Heat!
It's hot-hot-hot - the perfect time of year to enjoy some spectacular
refreshing whites. I love to uncork a bottle (or unscrew) the moment I
get home from work. A crisp, light white is what I enjoy most while
preparing dinner in the ... more
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Wine Spectator's #1 Wine to Serve With Pizza!
First Drop First Love Red 2006
"Great American Pizza" was the feature topic in the June 30th issue of
The Wine Spectator. Harvey Steinman wrote a great article offering
dozens of wallet-friendly red wines that pair wonderfully with pizza.
His number one choice? ... more
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The Crios Wines of Susana Balbo
"Although Susana Balbo's Crios offerings are the declassified lots from
her more expensive "signature" wines, they make no apologies. They rank
among the best values from my Argentina wine tastings".
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
I absolutely love these wines! Incredible value - ... more
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Terrabianca Campaccia 2004
Please place your orders by 1 pm, Thursday, July 10th
to receive our special offer on this outstanding Tuscan beauty!
(The price will be going back up!!)
A guesthouse at the winery
Most of you are familiar with this particular wine, as it ... more
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Outstanding Summer Sippers!
Crossroads Winery
Crossroads Winery is a boutique winery founded in 1990, and located in
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. The team's vision is to craft wines that
convey superb primary fruit character, complexity, and are true to the
variety, climate and soil. It is ... more
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Do Not Miss Bangin' Red 2005!
It's summertime, and I'm thinking of Barbequed Ribs on the Grill. I
just made some the other night, topped with a Chipotle BBQ sauce. They
were delicious. Only one thing was missing - the 2005 Bangin Red! We
did not yet have it ... more
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Jean-Pierre Auvigue (oh-veeg): Magnificent Macon Villages 2006
The Macon Villages Vineyards that surround every village in the area
There is nothing like being in Macon on a warm, spring day. The country
restaurants disgorge their patrons all over their front yards into the
sunshine. The chilled silver buckets with crisp, ... more
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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
We've had such tremendous success with the 2005 Phelps Napa Cabernet
Sauvignon, that we can't help but promote it a third time! We are
thrilled to be able to offer it again at the low sale price of $39.99
(Regularly $59.99)! So many ... more
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Couly Dutheil Cuvee La Baronnie Madeleine 2005
The Couly Dutheil Chinon vineyards during harvest
If you bought some of this last year - here is a chance to re-stock. If
you have not had this wine do not miss it.
Wine Spectator Recognizes a Couly Dutheil's release of a Chinon ... more
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Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Chimney Rock Estate
In 1980, Chimney Rock Winery was created with the goal of competing
with some of the world's best wines - specifically Bordeaux. The
distinctive character of Chimney Rock's wines comes from the
extraordinary location: Napa Valley's smallest, and possibly most
... more
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Cat Amongst Pigeons From the Barossa Valley
"All four of the Cat Amongst Pigeon wines offer phenomenal value..." -
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate
Cat Amongst the Pigeons is owned by Rosedale Winery, which is a
subsidiary of Barossa Vines Ltd. The grapes are 100% Barossa Valley,
and are 100% ... more
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Chateau Villars 2005 Fronsac
Thierry Gaudrie had a great success in 2005 at Chateau Villars in
Fronsac
ARRIVING FRIDAY, MAY 23.
Grab it while it lasts! Villars is a hot and affordable 2005 Bordeaux,
to date the finest vintage that Bordeaux has ever produced, and that is
... more
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Nobilo Regional Collection Marlborlough Sauvignon Blanc 2007
From one of New Zealand's oldest and most respected wineries comes this
delightful Sauvignon Blanc. The Nobilo family was very effective in
persuading the New Zealand wine industry to veer away from producing
hybrid grape varieties and fortified wines, to a higher level ... more
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Domaine Lavigne in Saumur Champigny
Harvest in the Loire - the source of some of the best bistro wines
"Loire lovers can expect harmony, fruit and finesse from the 2006
vintage." -Decanter Magazine
"The wines are lovely showing great fruit and freshness." -Tom
Stevenson Wine Report
I've got ... more
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One of Our Favorite Spanish Reds!
Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica 2005
"A Great Value..." - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate
I have a handful of wines that are my favorite to promote year after
year. These are terrific wines, reasonably priced, that have developed
a strong following from one ... more
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My Regular Chardonnay Alternative - Yes, We Need One
2006 Vouvray From Benoit Gautier
By Cynthia Hurley
Vouvray aging in the ancient Vouvray caves
I'm always astounded at the number of cases of Vouvray I have to cram
into my containers arriving from France. I guess I shouldn't be
surprised at the ... more
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Impressive Wines From Portugal!
Of course, when one thinks of Portugese wine, Porto naturally comes to
mind. Even collectors of fine Port rarely think of Portugal
as producing anything else worthy of attention. But this couldn't be
further from the truth.
Portugal has the oldest appellation - ... more
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Two Of Italy's Finest Super-Tuscans
Superb Reds From Antinori
and Tenute Sette Ponti!
The Sette Ponti estate, originally purchased in 1957 as a hunting
retreat by architect Alberto Moretti, lies in the heart of the Chianti
zone. Today, the property belongs to his son, Antonio. Winemaking is
fairly ... more
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Two Stunning Reds From Domaine Coursodon
Insider's Smart Buy in the Northern Rhone
By Cynthia Hurley
"The 2005 St.-Joseph, his basic cuvee, is stunning stuff. Fresh,
lively, with a deep ruby/purple color and notes of stones interwoven
with flowers, red and black fruits, and plenty of licorice and earth,
... more
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Bodegas Caro Amancaya 2006
Bodegas Caro is a joint venture between two of the biggest names in
wine: Domaines Baron de Rothschild-Lafite in Bordeaux, and Catena in
Argentina. They began with the production of Caro, a wine intended to
marry the two cultures, and the two signature ... more
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Highly Rated, World Class Wines From Goldschmidt
This past fall, we promoted the outstanding wines from Nick Goldschmidt.
We had a great response from our customers, and the wines had not yet
been rated. One Saturday afternoon, we were fortunate to have
Goldschmidt's National Sales Manager, Ken Bryant, join us ... more
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Celebrate Spring!
Chateau de la Bodiniere Muscadet 2006
Cool, Refreshing, Inexpensive
Perfect Anytime.
By Cynthia Hurley
The Tall, Cool Green Muscadet bottle - Chateau de la Bodiniere
I've got a big pot of moules on the stove steaming in their white wine
and onion bath. ... more
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Two Outstanding, Everyday Spanish Reds
Two of our favorite, and best-selling Spanish Reds are back in stock!
Bodegas Juan Gil Monastrell 2005
Bodegas Zabrin Atteca Old Vines Garnacha 2006
The origin of Bodegas Juan Gil dates back to 1916, when Juan Gil
Jimenez (great-grandfather of the present generation) ... more
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A Great Everyday Red in an Exceptional Vintage
Couly Dutheil Chinon Rene Couly 2005
Storage in the ancient Couly Dutheil cellars
Here is what The New York Times Wine Columnist Eric Asimov said this
morning :
"A Great Year Lifts an Unsung Region"
"And make no mistake: 2005 was a great ... more
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Rocket Science - From Two Of the Most Famous Names in Wine
"It doesn't take Rocket Science to make great wine, just great grapes"
John Caldwell, World-Renowned Vineyard Owner
Rocket Science Napa Valley Red
Reg. $44.99 On Sale $35.99
By The Case $32.99
Vineyard owner John Caldwell and winemaker Philippe Melka are two men
who ... more
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Two Special Reds From Gaja
Ca'Marcanda is a wine venture created by wine icon Angelo Gaja. Gaja
is internationally acknowledged as one of Italy's, and the world's,
greatest wine-makers. The wines of Ca'Marcanda are made in Maremma,
which lies along the Tuscan seaboard. Gaja's aim was to take ... more
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Great Value From Charles Mara
Maramonte Syrage Lot 7 2005
From Charles Mara
It's easy to find an excellent bottle of wine for big $$$. But the most
enjoyable and satisfying part of being in the wine industry is finding
that gem that stands out, yet costs very ... more
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Noble Rot at a Bourgeois Price!
Chateau Saint Marc Sauternes 2003
Noble Rot at a Bourgeois Price
By Cynthia Hurley
The Sauternes grapes just before harvesting. The source of this very
unique late harvest wine.
Sauternes is no one-trick pony. On these cold New England winter
nights, after dinner ... more
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Special Pricing On A Napa Favorite!
Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Reg. $59.99 Special Sale Price $39.99!
Last October we offered a promotion on the Phelps Cabernet 2005 and
sold a tremendous amount of this wine! Those of you who took advantage
of that special offer, after tasting how ... more
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A Winner CDR From Alain Jaume! On Sale $11.99!
Domaine Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Villages
"Les Champauvins" 2005
Robert Parker 90 Pts
The Jaume family has been in the business of creating wine for
generations - specifically since 1826, when Mathieu Jaume decided to
plant vines in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. In 1979, Alain ... more
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A NY Times #1 Best Value Pick!
Domaine Cheysson,
Clos Les Farges Chiroubles 2006
By Cynthia Hurley
New York Times #1 "Best Value" Pick
Chiroubles' favorite site above all the other Beaujolais Grand Cru
Vineyards
"Lively and substantial with flavors of berries, flowers, mineral and
licorice." -Eric Asimov, wine columnist, ... more
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RP 95! A Collectible at an Affordable Price!
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Right Bank Cuvee 2005
***Robert Parker 95 Points!***
A "Napa Valley Cheval Blanc look-alike"
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
On Sale $39.99 By the 6-pack $36.99
Todd and Ronene Anderson are the managers/operators of this world-class
winery producing outstanding ... more
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A Special Collector's Wine
Chateau de Beaucastel
Chateauneuf du Pape 2005
A true wine-lover's wine, the Beaucastel is a constant favorite among
wine experts all over the world. Earning rave reviews year after year,
the wine continues to please with its purity and natural expression of
its ... more
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A One-Of-A-Kind Napa Red! On Sale $16.99!
III Somms "Amitie" Napa Valley Red 2005
Everyone who receives this email loves wine - or you would not have
signed up on our list! And, most likely, you receive emails on a daily
basis, from other sources as well, singing the praises ... more
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A Stunning Bordeaux From 2004
La Confession 2004 St. Emilion Grand Cru
"A stunning St. Emilion..."
Robert Parker
Unfortunately, many terrific wines from the 2004 vintage in Bordeaux
have gotten overlooked among the superstars of 2003 and 2005. But 2004
was a good vintage, and produced many outstanding ... more
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A Reasonably Priced Thunevin Selection!
Villa Mongiron Bordeaux 2005
Another Great (Very Reasonable)
Jean Luc Thunevin Selection
By Cynthia Hurley
Right bank vineyards in St Emilion
I don't go to Bordeaux without stopping in to see Jean- Luc Thunevin.
He's always got something very good to pour into ... more
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