June Wine Specials

White Wind of the Month
Kris Pinot Grigio. Regularly $11.99, Sale $10.99
87 Points: "One of the great values in Pinot Grigio...light-bodied wine exhibits good texture along with plenty of peach, tangerine and citrusy notes. This fruity, dry Italian white is ideal for drinking," The Wine Advocate.

Fresh White Wines for Summer Drinking

Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2005. Regularly $13.99, Sale $11.99
91 Points: "Lively, fragrant and surprisingly ripe in flavor, balancing its tart structure with generous guava, grapefruit and nectarine aromas and flavors, which persist beautifully on the long, open textured finish," The Wine Advocate.

Tiamo Pinot Grigio. Regularly $10.99, Sale $8.99
"Ti amo" means "I love you" in Italian, and we think you're going to love this wine. A crisp and dry Pinot Grigio from Italy's Della Venezie appellation.

Red Wine of the Month
Poggio Tondo "The Blend" IGT 2004. Regularly $11.99, Sale 10.99.
A great "baby" Super-Tuscan at an affordable price. 88 points, Great Value: "...intriguing, dense ruby/purple-hued...a modern styled Tuscan red offering oodles of black cherry and currant fruit, a robust," The Wine Advocate.

Red Wine Values

Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz 2003. Regularly $17.99, Sale $14.99.
91 points: "Ripe aromas of mocha, cherry and mint. Vibrant cherry flavors followed by layers of mint, vanilla, blueberry and new oak. Very clean, polished finish has youthful spiciness," The Wine News.

Parker Station Pinot Noir 2005. Regularly $12.50, Sale $10.99.
According to USA Today, this is "The best Pinot Noir you can afford to drink daily." The palate is elegant, medium-bodied and supple, with prominent cherry and cranberry fruit flavors complemented by notes of earth and spice. There's a lot here for a Pinot Noir in this price point.

Don't Miss Values
Bonny Doon Vin de Glaciere 2004 (375ml) Regularly $17.99, Sale $13.99.
A delicious treat modeled after Germany's incomparable Eiswein. Made from different grapes of the Muscat family, it offers a blast of candied apricot, pear, green tea and pineapple essence. Great with dessert, or as a dessert.