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2013 CLOS LA COUTALE CAHORS
$16.99 BTL./$203.88 CASE
$16.99 BTL./$203.88 CASE
Cahors is located in the Dordogne, and is known as the "black wine of France." The best way to describe this soulful offering is to say that it smells and tastes very French. In fact, this wine’s characteristics are so French that one sniff may send you running for a pack of smokes, a baguette, and a white flag for purposes of surrender!
Clos la Coutale's Cahors combines noble, sturdy history with modern, fruity accessibility blended with 80% of the indigenous Auxerrois grape (better known as Malbec) with 20% Merlot for smoothness. The nose is ravishing with tones of black licorice, blackberry, hints of tar, and spices. Very drinkable and fleshy, enjoy over the next 4-5 years with duck, hearty stews, bleu cheese and pate.
Clos la Coutale's Cahors combines noble, sturdy history with modern, fruity accessibility blended with 80% of the indigenous Auxerrois grape (better known as Malbec) with 20% Merlot for smoothness. The nose is ravishing with tones of black licorice, blackberry, hints of tar, and spices. Very drinkable and fleshy, enjoy over the next 4-5 years with duck, hearty stews, bleu cheese and pate.
2011 GAROFOLI ROSSO CONERO
'PIANCARDA'
SPECIAL! $13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE
'PIANCARDA'
SPECIAL! $13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE
100% Montepulciano, this flavorful red wine from Italy's Le Marches region along the Adriatic coast is poetic and animalistic all at once. Very exciting aromas of plum, violet, mineral and telltale Montepulciano sanguine aspects build nicely from the glass. In the mouth, it is firmly dry with nice depth and earth tones. Food-friendly, enjoy this sinister beauty with hearty pasta dishes or braised beef.
Not only is Garofoli one of Le Marches most important producers; they tend to usually be mentioned when it comes to Italy's elite even though they make such affordable wines. Both red and white wines are produced here in many ranges. If you love Italian wine values we cannot encourage you more to try some of Garofoli's delectable wines.
Not only is Garofoli one of Le Marches most important producers; they tend to usually be mentioned when it comes to Italy's elite even though they make such affordable wines. Both red and white wines are produced here in many ranges. If you love Italian wine values we cannot encourage you more to try some of Garofoli's delectable wines.
2012 ROCCA DI MONTEGROSSI
CHIANTI CLASSICO
$21.49 BTL./$257.88 CASE
CHIANTI CLASSICO
$21.49 BTL./$257.88 CASE
NEW PRICE! The strong currency exchange has pushed this wine to its best price in several years so Chianti lovers MUST take advantage! Always a huge rock star in Chianti, Marco Ricasoli has stepped it up even more with the brilliant 2012. Almost Riserva, there is an exciting perfume and level of depth that is present that entices from the fist moment that it is poured. Magical cherry-pit, sage, sotto bosco, graphite and sweet spices gleam from the glass.
Sumptuous, layered and very packed structure, the Gaiole in Chianti area steeliness overlooks this wine like a mother bear. Driving, penetrating, layered and with plenty of structure, it is very delicious now. As is always the case with Marco’s Chianti, there is no doubt that this wine will age impeccably. Saturated and lifting, this Chianti performs way, way above its price level. Oh yeah, it will go down as one of the superb non-Riserva wines of the 2012 vintage. Drink through 2022+.
Sumptuous, layered and very packed structure, the Gaiole in Chianti area steeliness overlooks this wine like a mother bear. Driving, penetrating, layered and with plenty of structure, it is very delicious now. As is always the case with Marco’s Chianti, there is no doubt that this wine will age impeccably. Saturated and lifting, this Chianti performs way, way above its price level. Oh yeah, it will go down as one of the superb non-Riserva wines of the 2012 vintage. Drink through 2022+.
2013 KEN WRIGHT PINOT BLANC
$21.99 BTL./$263.88 CASE
$21.99 BTL./$263.88 CASE
Year in and year out, super-well-known with quality that is consistently at a top level is what makes Ken Wright's range of wines among Oregon's finest. Known as a Pinot Noir pioneer, Ken also produces a few white wines that are sizzling-good.
Rich and intense, but ample mineral and lift. From older vines from sites, Meredith Mitchell and Freedom Hill Vineyards, this number shows excellent fragrance; cereal, apple-cinnamon, engaging earth tones. High-quality richness along with rocket-like burst. Unfolds and expands on the long finish. A wonderful seafood wine, especially salmon.
Rich and intense, but ample mineral and lift. From older vines from sites, Meredith Mitchell and Freedom Hill Vineyards, this number shows excellent fragrance; cereal, apple-cinnamon, engaging earth tones. High-quality richness along with rocket-like burst. Unfolds and expands on the long finish. A wonderful seafood wine, especially salmon.
2012 BASTIDE BLANCHE
BANDOL ROUGE
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
BANDOL ROUGE
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
The Bronzo brothers produce some of our favorite wines from this picturesque growing region. Most of you are extremely familiar with their scrumptious Rose that we feature every year, however, the mainstay for this leading estate are their incredible red wines.
70% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, 10% Cinsault & 5% Syrah, it combines an aromatic nose of fresh leather and pipe tobacco with a user-friendly palate of assorted ripe plums, spice and peppercorns. The wine possesses a very long finish even though its tannins are soft and fairly well rounded. Nevertheless, this number is fairly boisterous and rotund and requires, or better put, will truly shine with such hearty red meat entrees as grilled lamb, sausages or beef kabobs. Drink over the next decade.
70% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, 10% Cinsault & 5% Syrah, it combines an aromatic nose of fresh leather and pipe tobacco with a user-friendly palate of assorted ripe plums, spice and peppercorns. The wine possesses a very long finish even though its tannins are soft and fairly well rounded. Nevertheless, this number is fairly boisterous and rotund and requires, or better put, will truly shine with such hearty red meat entrees as grilled lamb, sausages or beef kabobs. Drink over the next decade.
2014 BODEGAS OCHOA
NAVARRA TINTO
$9.99 BTL./$119.88 CASE
NAVARRA TINTO
$9.99 BTL./$119.88 CASE
A lovely little 10 dollar number from Spain's Navarra region. 50% Tempranillo, 50% Garnacha and your favorite barbecue wine even though you probably have not tasted it yet! Lavishly toned wild strawberry jam scents play off savory herbs, spices and licorice following into a supple, luscious texture, but possesses plenty of the nice peppery tones that Garnacha brings. Serious BPH (bottles per hour) factor here. Order by the trunkload!
2012 WOODWARD CANYON ESTATE
RESERVE WALLA WALLA RED
$93.50 BTL./$561.00 - SIX PACK
RESERVE WALLA WALLA RED
$93.50 BTL./$561.00 - SIX PACK
From Rick Small's home vineyard in Walla Walla, Bryan and Karen confidently opine that this wine has quickly become the crown jewel secret weapon in Rick's arsenal! THIS IS undeniably one of Washington and Walla Walla's special red wines.
‘A sensational Bordeaux blend, the 2012 Estate Reserve checks in as a blend of 28% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Petit Verdot that spent 21 months in 100% new French oak. It offers thrilling cassis, caramelized black cherries, licorice and toasted bread notes to go with a full-bodied, ultra-pure, multidimensional feel on the palate. This is Walla Walla at its finest, and while it’s approachable today, it won’t hit maturity for 7-8 years and will evolve for a decade or more past that. – 95 POINTS – THE WINE ADVOCATE’
‘A sensational Bordeaux blend, the 2012 Estate Reserve checks in as a blend of 28% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Petit Verdot that spent 21 months in 100% new French oak. It offers thrilling cassis, caramelized black cherries, licorice and toasted bread notes to go with a full-bodied, ultra-pure, multidimensional feel on the palate. This is Walla Walla at its finest, and while it’s approachable today, it won’t hit maturity for 7-8 years and will evolve for a decade or more past that. – 95 POINTS – THE WINE ADVOCATE’
