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Domain Olivier Hillaire 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape les Petits Pieds d'Armand - Special Price $89.00, Regular Price $105.00

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35:48 GMT

From vines were planted in 1899 made from 100% Grenache from a tiny parcel with sandy soil in La Crau. Miniscule yields.

Dom. Pierre Usseglio 2007 Cotes du Rhone - Our Price $24.99

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:30:23 GMT

Castello di Querceto 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva - Our Price $23.99

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:44:51 GMT

Color: intense ruby red with garnet reflexions
Bouquet: full and well expressed
Flavor: dry, austere, with elegant tannins
Food matches: red meat roasts

Greg Norman Estates 2008 California Estates Pinot Noir - Our Price $14.49

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:15:06 GMT

The Greg Norman 2008 Santa Barbara Pinot Noir has bright aromas ofripe black cherry, floral notes and subtle earthy characteristics of forestfloor and mushroom. The wine’s palate is fruit forward with pronouncedflavors of cherry and tamarind. The flavor of the wine is also highlighted bysweet oak and vanilla notes. The wine is well rounded with a smoothmouthfeel and lingering silky tannins.

Maipe 2009 Malbec - Our Price $9.79

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:14 GMT

From 35 year old vines, this Malbec has a deep purple color with violet tints, complex plum, fig, strawberry, spices and floral aromas; rounded and velvety tannins, excellent length with a distinguished character. Excellent when paired with game, roasted red meats, pasta or pizza.

Churchill 2007 Touriga Nacional Douro - Special Price $19.99, Regular Price $28.00

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:46:13 GMT

#88 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009

On the nose, there are complex and distinctive fresh fruit and floral aromas with discreet spice and pepper wood notes. On the palate, good acidity, with rich spicy, red fruit flavors have a balanced character, with soft tannins that help an elegant and long finish.

Spring Valley 2005 Uriah Walla Walla (1.5 Liter) - Our Price $99.00

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:27:02 GMT

A blend of 54% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot and 6%Malbec.

A nose of complex dark fruit with hints of cedar, crushed stone, an dry herbs leads into black fruit, licorice, and grenadine syrup on the palate. The perfectly integrated oak leaves no edge and the huge tannins are packed and concentrated but melt on the mouth. This wine has great aging potential and can be enjoyed now.

Emilio Moro 2006 Ribera del Duero - Our Price $28.99

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:23:57 GMT

#99Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009

The 2006 Emilio Moro was aged in French and American oak for 12 months. It has a superb bouquet of smoke, roasted herbs, scorched earth, and blackberry. Layered on the palate, it has tons of fruit, plenty of spice box notes, a firm structure, and 2-3 years of aging potential. This lengthy effort should provide pleasure through 2026.

Chateau L'Ecuyer 2005 Pomerol - Our Price $39.99

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:08:59 GMT

85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc

Château L’Ecuyer [lay kwe ya] is a tiny estate of only 3 hectareslocated in the small prestigious Pomerol appellation. Itwas originally known as Château de Bourgueneuf, but wasre-baptized L’Ecuyer (squire) when the Petit and Cambierfamily took over in 2004. L’Ecuyer benefits from an exceptionalterroir. 1 hectare is located on the summit of the famousPomerol plateau next to Clos L’Eglise, Château Clinetand Château Rouget. The other 2 hectares are located in theheart of Pomerol.

Mr. Emeric Petit, the owner/winemaker of L’Ecuyer, learnedhow to make wine under the guidance of famous oenologistsMr. Jean-Claude Bérrouet and Ms. Catherine Cohen. Today,Emeric is a rising star and making his own wines. The 2004is his first vintage at L’Ecuyer and it is an example of theoutstanding wines coming from the right bank of Bordeaux atattractive pricing. Emeric also owns several other estates inLalande de Pomerol, Pomerol and St. Emilion.

Tohu 2007 Pinot Noir - Special Price $22.99, Regular Price $30.00

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:28:19 GMT

#92 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009

Tohu means mark, sign or signature. Being the world’s first Maori owned wine company, Tohu is making its mark on the world stage, producing outstanding New Zealand wine.

Central to Maori way of life is nurturing and respecting the land. When the land is looked after it rewards us with excellent quality produce. "Our gift from the land – Nga Hua a te whenua" is our stunning vineyards in the Waihopai and Awatere Valley, Marlborough. From these vineyards we source our grapes, producing world class, award winning wines.

Bright, deep ruby and cherry appearance. Aromas of savory ripe plum, cherry, smoky oak and dark spices.