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Simonet-Febvre Crémant Brut Blanc NV - Our Price $16.99

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:23:13 GMT

A wonderfully well-balanced wine, with fine bubbles, a persistentfoam and a well-developed length on the palate. Fresh and powerful bouquetwith beautiful ripe yellow fruit aromas. This Crémant combines the finesse ofChardonnay and the power of Pinot Noir.

Argyle 1999 Extended Tirage Brut - Our Price $61.99

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:28:02 GMT

#18 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009

Welcome back to the New Millennium! Here’s your chance to get it right (or better) a second time! I betwe all remember what we were up to in 1999. This is a late harvested beauty of a sparkling wine. Thearomas are complex, yet fresh and leap out of the flute. Look for fresh and baked pear, juicy red apple,and hints of bright citrus fruit like Meyer lemon and grapefruit. Ten years of aging has imparted aromas offreshly roasted hazelnut, citrus peel, lovely vanilla blossom and honey spice. Rounding out these scentsare touches of yeasty goodness from Pain de campagne and fresh-baked biscuit. The flavor is especiallyrich and creamy with lemon/grapefruit citrus, Anjou pear and Cameo apple fruit. Melon and vanilla spicelay upon a stony mineral structure. The finish is fresh baguette and caramelized sugar creaminess that islong, vibrant, and shows the added persistence that late harvested (October/November) Chardonnay andPinot Noir can bring.

Piper-Heidsieck Le Rituel par Christian Louboutin - Our Price $500.00

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:07:25 GMT

Le Rituel Presell Has Begun
Le Rituel orders will be available to ship after December 1st. During checkout (Step 4 of 4), please select your preferred date for delivery.

In 19th century Russia, gentleman patrons celebrated a ballerina's triumphant performance by raising her champagne-filled slipper in a toast. Scandalously, this tradition was adopted at the Folies Bergère in Belle Époque Paris, where the revelry of the dancers and their admirers often transcended just the dancing.

Piper-Heidsieck has resurrected this tradition with Le Rituel by Christian Louboutin. A marvelous crystal stiletto champagne flute by this master shoe designer stands on a translucent sole saturated by his iconic red hue of seduction, which perfectly pairs with the renowned red label of Piper-Heidsieck Brut in this extraordinary gift set.

Available in extremely limited quantities and at the price of $500, only a fortunate few will have the pleasure

Limit one Le Rituel gift set per customer. Any misuse of this policy will be subject to order cancellation.

In the event Le Rituel is sold out, we are creating a waiting list for a potential Spring 2010 delivery. Email our fine wine specialists with your request for Le Rituel par Christian Louboutin and we'll contact you directly if we are able to import additional sets.

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Iron Horse 2006 Tut Cuvée - Our Price $29.99

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:47:07 GMT

San Francisco's de Young Museum commissioned Iron Horse Vineyards to produce a limited edition special cuvée to commemorate the King Tut exhibit, which runs through March. Iron Horse has pledged a dollar a bottle to go to the museum's "Get Kids to Tut" campaign. The full production, 500 cases, will underwrite the cost of admission for over 350 Bay Area school children.

Food Pairing
Everything you would traditionally match with a Blanc de Noirs. Because the base wine is primarily Pinot Noir, it is beautiful alongside many of the pairings associated with the varietal, especially mushrooms (think mushroom risotto), slow-roasted salmon and bacon. It is also great with caviar and oysters with a sherry vinegar mignonette. Thematically, it goes with humus and baba ganoush with baked pita chips, Tilapia, roast duck, ancient grains, Medjool dates.

Adami Prosecco Garbel 13 - Special Price $14.29, Regular Price $16.00

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:19:45 GMT

Garbèl, which in ancient local dialect means adry, crisp, pleasantly tart wine, is produced from the hilly vineyards in the Colli Trevigiani area. The ample nose releases crisp-edged, complexfruit notes, and the palate is full-flavored with a crisp acidity. A wonderfully versatile sparkler, Garbèl’s 13 grams of residual sugar place it between the Brut and Extra Dry styles, making it perfect for wine bars as well as celebrations.

We suggest enjoying Prosecco in a white wine glass – not a flute – which is not wide enough forexpressing all the wine’s aromas and fruitiness.

Iron Horse 2004 Blanc de Blancs - Our Price $35.99

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:58:40 GMT

The most distinctive and elegant of the Iron Horse cuvées, made from 100% Chardonnay, this vintage is aged an average of 4 plus years on the yeast. It is ethereal - like drinking a cloud. It seems to effervesce away in your mouth and tastes like, among other flavors, a perfectly browned, lightly buttered slice of sourdough toast.

A natural on Sunday morning with a beautiful, juicy melon. It is a sensational match with oysters, smoked salmon, caviar and pate. Ideal with roast chicken because it adds a clean, lemony flavor to the dish.

Two Hands 2009 Brilliant Disguise Moscato (500ML) - Our Price $19.99

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:24:25 GMT

Italian in style and made from White Frontignac grapes, this is a low alcohol, slightly spritzy wine with sweet, lush, fruity flavours. Fire up the barbie, make a nice seafood salad and sit back; you'll be reaching for the second bottle in no time!

Egly-Ouriet Brut Tradition Grand Cru - Special Price $68.99, Regular Price $82.00

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:14:38 GMT

75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay from 35- to 40-year-old vines; 100% grand cru. Crushed almonds over a peach tart and a touch of cherry juice show in the wine's complex perfumes. Fresh ginger and lemon zest are lively on the palate, with savory notes of lemon butter and toast adding complexity and depth. A remarkably fresh yet profound “basic” brut that is leagues above many other comparable bottles.

Francis Coppola 2008 Sofia Blanc De Blanc - Our Price $17.29

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:02:31 GMT

The 2008 Sofia Blanc de Blancs delivers a provocative scent of pineapple,peach, and lemon as well as a delicate perfume of honeysuckle. Like Italy’sbest Proseccos, our wine is crisp and lively on the palate with charmingfloral notes and a hint of fig.

Louis Roederer 2003 Blanc De Blancs - Our Price $66.99

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:25:11 GMT

Brilliant yellow color with subtle golden-green highlights and a constant stream of ultra-fine but remarkably persistent bubbles. Rich, heady nose, opening with a refined, concentrated bouquet of crystallised citrus, followed by scents of white fruits (pears) roasted hazelnuts and cocoa. The aromas are smooth and precise – beautifully judged with not a trace of heaviness. The overall impression is of an impressively harmonious, subtle champagne.