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2012 KEN WRIGHT 'TYRUS EVAN' CLARET
CIEL DU CHEVAL VINEYARD
[reg. $35.99]
SPECIAL! $16.99 BTL./$101.94 - SIX PACK
CIEL DU CHEVAL VINEYARD
[reg. $35.99]
SPECIAL! $16.99 BTL./$101.94 - SIX PACK
54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot. Over a decade ago, one of the most popular and renowned figures in Oregon, Ken Wright commenced a project named after the middle names of his two sons, Tyrus and Evan designed to create top NW wines other than his famous Pinot Noirs. In order to make room for more Pinot Noir and because the contract for these grapes was up, Ken decided to close out the remaining vintages for this heady, full-flavored Washington red. 2012 is a scintillating Washington vintage so take advantage before it sells out!
Founded in 1975 and located in the Red Mountain District in Eastern Washington, the Ciel du Cheval vineyard is one of Washington's oldest and most renowned. Amongst others, three of Washington's greatest producers utilize this fruit; Quilceda Creek, DeLille and Andrew Will. Tyrus Evan’s 2012 is quite the powerhouse red but the underbelly of suaveness is what allows it to maintain harmony and stylish aspects. A strong, full nose of black raspberry, Christmas spice, cigar box and smoked nutmeg gives way a broad texture with plenty of chewy cherry tones morphing into lovely anise and plum along with an undertone of mineral earth on the lingering and palate staining finish. This wine is quite delicious now, but can also age exquisitely for 10-12 years.
Founded in 1975 and located in the Red Mountain District in Eastern Washington, the Ciel du Cheval vineyard is one of Washington's oldest and most renowned. Amongst others, three of Washington's greatest producers utilize this fruit; Quilceda Creek, DeLille and Andrew Will. Tyrus Evan’s 2012 is quite the powerhouse red but the underbelly of suaveness is what allows it to maintain harmony and stylish aspects. A strong, full nose of black raspberry, Christmas spice, cigar box and smoked nutmeg gives way a broad texture with plenty of chewy cherry tones morphing into lovely anise and plum along with an undertone of mineral earth on the lingering and palate staining finish. This wine is quite delicious now, but can also age exquisitely for 10-12 years.
2014 AUBUISIERES VOUVRAY
'CUVEE SILEX'
$16.99 BTL./$203.88 CASE
'CUVEE SILEX'
$16.99 BTL./$203.88 CASE
Any white wine lover will tell you that Chenin Blanc is one of the most food-friendly grape varietals out there and when grown in the benchmark region Vouvray, it can be something quite magical. Aubuisieres Vouvray is named for an outcropping of Silex soil, which is responsible for the minerality, complexity and freshness in this white. While the noble chenin maintains the perfect core of fleshy fruit especially in a vintage like 2014, which was very good for most of the Loire Valley. This is one of our favorite dry examples of Chenin Blanc and if you consider yourself a gourmand, get with the program and take your palate on the soul train.
Bernard Fouquet of Domaine Aubuisieres is a part of the new master class that we are seeing come out of Vouvray and this man exists for Chenin Blanc. Dominated by a deep sense of terroir with waves of stony minerality that beautifully rein in the fleshy pear, lemon-lime and floral aromas. The mouthfeel here is round, caressing and fleshed out but there is a focus and an insane vibrancy that comes from a perfect level of ripe acidity, a reflection of the vintage. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years with salmon, grilled whole trout, fresh albacore tuna or just about any hearty marinated fish. It will easily stand up to roasted poultry and great with a plate of cheese too.
Bernard Fouquet of Domaine Aubuisieres is a part of the new master class that we are seeing come out of Vouvray and this man exists for Chenin Blanc. Dominated by a deep sense of terroir with waves of stony minerality that beautifully rein in the fleshy pear, lemon-lime and floral aromas. The mouthfeel here is round, caressing and fleshed out but there is a focus and an insane vibrancy that comes from a perfect level of ripe acidity, a reflection of the vintage. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years with salmon, grilled whole trout, fresh albacore tuna or just about any hearty marinated fish. It will easily stand up to roasted poultry and great with a plate of cheese too.
2013 FABRE MONTMAYOU
MALBEC RESERVA
$14.99 BTL./$179.88 CASE
MALBEC RESERVA
$14.99 BTL./$179.88 CASE
The ever so cluttered world of Malbec from Argentina runs the entire gamut of both price ranges and styles. Henri Joyaux Fabre is from Bordeaux and having arrived to Argentina in the 90s, has become one of the country’s most exciting producers.
The biggest reason we love these wines is the sense of balance to the wines. Certainly full flavored as expected but they exhibit fruit and detail all while never drowned in a bunch of oak. Coming from three Mendoza sub-regions, this buxom offering displays scents of blackcurrant, blueberry, coffee and underlying mineral along with a well-woven shroud of smoke, cinnamon and coffee. Layered, mouth filling and velvety in the mouth, there is plenty of lift and freshness to go along with the bold core of fruit. The finish soothes with licorice-laden energy. Extremely accessible now, it can easily age for 3-5 years, too.
The biggest reason we love these wines is the sense of balance to the wines. Certainly full flavored as expected but they exhibit fruit and detail all while never drowned in a bunch of oak. Coming from three Mendoza sub-regions, this buxom offering displays scents of blackcurrant, blueberry, coffee and underlying mineral along with a well-woven shroud of smoke, cinnamon and coffee. Layered, mouth filling and velvety in the mouth, there is plenty of lift and freshness to go along with the bold core of fruit. The finish soothes with licorice-laden energy. Extremely accessible now, it can easily age for 3-5 years, too.
2012 DOMAINE DU TERME VACQUEYRAS
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE
Located in and specializing in Gigondas, Domaine du Terme jumped into the Vacqueyras game back in 2003 when they purchased 7+ acres of 50+ year old vine land from Domaine Grapillon D’Or. Drink over the next decade with lamb. Anne-Marie Gaudin is a believer in not utilizing pesticides or additives and not just to be organic, she fully believes this is the optimum way to have detailed and flavorful wines.
80% Grenache, 20% Syrah, this authoritative number is loaded with lavender, thyme, roasted blackberry and pronounced rosemary notes. Bold depth of aromas, very penetrating, but youthful and a bit devilish. Voluptuous entry with prevailing kirsch flavors in the mouth with plenty of spine and old vine intensity on the generous finish that’s laden with white pepper and Persian spices. Telltale Vacqueyras dimension here with its backbone and almost wind-blown qualities from the influence of the Dentelles de Montmirial, drink the resounding Rhone wine through 2023 with a fat steak from the grill.
80% Grenache, 20% Syrah, this authoritative number is loaded with lavender, thyme, roasted blackberry and pronounced rosemary notes. Bold depth of aromas, very penetrating, but youthful and a bit devilish. Voluptuous entry with prevailing kirsch flavors in the mouth with plenty of spine and old vine intensity on the generous finish that’s laden with white pepper and Persian spices. Telltale Vacqueyras dimension here with its backbone and almost wind-blown qualities from the influence of the Dentelles de Montmirial, drink the resounding Rhone wine through 2023 with a fat steak from the grill.
2013 LI VELI
SALICE SALENTINO 'PASSAMENTE'
$10.99 BTL./$131.88 CASE
SALICE SALENTINO 'PASSAMENTE'
$10.99 BTL./$131.88 CASE
Le Veli is the southern Italian project of the Falvo family, former owners of the famed Vino Nobile di Montepulciano producer, Avignonesi. After the sale of Avignonesi in August of this year, the Falvo maintained their ownership of their estate down south in the heel of Italy's boot.
A fun offering meant to please a large number of palates. Made from 100% of the Negroamaro grape, it has strong Zinfandel-like influences. Tones of raspberry, briar, wild spice, savory herbs and gently placed vanilla tones from oak fill the glass. Mouth-filling, ripe, generous luscious and without any pretensions, the wine reveals lots of depth and mouth-watering spicy fruit that is sure to delight just about any hearty red wine lover. Perfect with pizza or spaghetti topped with marinara sauce.
A fun offering meant to please a large number of palates. Made from 100% of the Negroamaro grape, it has strong Zinfandel-like influences. Tones of raspberry, briar, wild spice, savory herbs and gently placed vanilla tones from oak fill the glass. Mouth-filling, ripe, generous luscious and without any pretensions, the wine reveals lots of depth and mouth-watering spicy fruit that is sure to delight just about any hearty red wine lover. Perfect with pizza or spaghetti topped with marinara sauce.
2014 SIDEBAR SAUVIGNON BLANC
$14.99 BTL./$179.88 CASE
$14.99 BTL./$179.88 CASE
Sidebar means “the bar adjacent to the main bar” or “the sidelight of a main story.” Sidebar Cellars is a new and exciting project from Napa legend David Ramey and Ramey Wine Cellars. These wines to be enjoyed on an every evening basis and we think that Sauvignon Blanc fans will go nuts over this one!
The 2014 Sauvignon Blanc is from Lake County and is aged in both stainless steel tanks and neutral oak barrels, done so not to impart any intrusive oak tones. Enticing from the first moment that the wine is poured into the glass, freshly cut grass lurks beneath beautiful orange-lime-fig aromas. In the mouth, a touch of creaminess buffers the brisk, fruit-driven, crisp citrus characteristics. The finish is very sleek and suave with an enlightening finish that sticks around nicely well after the wine is swallowed. A stellar deal from one of California and America’s most important and influential wine figures!
The 2014 Sauvignon Blanc is from Lake County and is aged in both stainless steel tanks and neutral oak barrels, done so not to impart any intrusive oak tones. Enticing from the first moment that the wine is poured into the glass, freshly cut grass lurks beneath beautiful orange-lime-fig aromas. In the mouth, a touch of creaminess buffers the brisk, fruit-driven, crisp citrus characteristics. The finish is very sleek and suave with an enlightening finish that sticks around nicely well after the wine is swallowed. A stellar deal from one of California and America’s most important and influential wine figures!
2008 PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO
PORA RISERVA
SPECIAL! $42.99- VERY LIMITED!
PORA RISERVA
SPECIAL! $42.99- VERY LIMITED!
‘Playing true to type, the 2008 Barbaresco Riserva Pora is another of the more open wines in this vintage. But that is only in relative terms. Layers of expressive red fruit, crushed flowers and spices flesh out in this radiant Barbaresco. In most vintages the Pora is one of the more accessible of the Riservas when young. The close proximity of the vineyard to the Tanaro River results in a warm microclimate that ripens the fruit earlier than elsewhere. In 2008, though, the Pora packs a serious punch. The coolness of the late harvest comes through in a finish laced with considerable tension and minerality. This is easily one of the very best Poras I have ever tasted from the Produttori. Drink 2018 – 2048 – 95 POINTS, VINOUS’
