Kris Pinot Nero 2006 (100% Pinot Noir) ~ Was $16.99...NOW $14.99!From the famed Franz Haas estate in Alto Adige, here is the first release of this incredible Pinot Noir. Kris Pinot Nero displays a young, fragrant and fruity style that is in keeping with the zone's production tradition. At the same time, however, it has a good structure and body so that it develops greater complexity. The coor is a light ruby red that resembles the tints of wild berries. The bouquet offers scents of red and black currants. On the palate the wine is dry with a good, elegantly balanced structure with notes of berries and currant. This one's a must try!
Tilia Malbec Mendoza 2006 ~ Was $8.99...NOW $7.99Named after the Linden, or Tilia, tree commonly found in Argentina, this wine possesses true varietal character and has come to the market at a value price. The Tilia tree can be found throughout the winer country of Argentina. The nose offers dense black fruit aromas with light violet notes and a touch of sweet toast. The mouthfeel is full and rich, with ripe, concentrated black currant and cassis fruit flavors with a touch of chocolate and sweet spice from light oak aging. what a bargain!
Zinful Thoughts Napa 2005 ~ Was $11.99...NOW $10.99Don't be fooled by the name or label, this Zinfandel is well worth twice the price. This Zinfandel explodes with ripe plums on the nose with flavors of raspberries, dried cranberries, boysenberry, blackberry and classic pepper. Pair this wine with BBQ, lamb, beef, pizza, pork, cheese...or just a glass!
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Pepiere Muscadte Sevre et Maine, Loire 2006 ~ Was $12.99...NOW $10.99Marc Oliver hand harvests (a rarity in the region) uses natural yeasts, waits for the wine to finish and bottles with a very light filtration. The vineyards are in old vines (40 years and older) with a particularly good exposition on a plateau overlooking the river Sevre. All the vineyards are from original stock; Oliver is the only grower in the Muscadet who does not have a single clonal selection in the vineyards. This heroic vigneron does in Muscadet with old vines, granitic soils and low yields wheat others dream of in much more "serious" appellations. the 2006 Domaine de la Pepiere Classique Muscadet has now arrived. It is energetci, juicy and full of life, a cool crisp slice of the Muscadet soil tempered with snappy fruit. Don't delay.
Babich Sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2007 ~ Was $14.99...NOW $12.99
The aroma of lantana and wild herbs combines wiht tropical fruits and green apple. The palate is exuberant and intense fruit salad, nettles and fresh herbs burst into existence and continue through the length of the palate, joined at the end by lime/citrus and mineral notes. A powerful and lengthy Sauvignon. This wine works well with a white meat dish. Also great with oysters or a green salad!
Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino Di Sardegna 2006 ~ Was $14.99...NOW $12.99Straw yellow in color with green highlights. Subtle, intense and delicate on the nose with clean varietal characteristic. Delicate and pleasantly refreshing on the palate. Recommended with antipasti, pasta and fish courses. This wine consistently receives high scores!
Connoisseurs Corner:
Siduri Pinot Noir Sonoma County 2006 ~ Was $29.99...NOW $26.99By focusing solely on Pinot Noir from the most prestigious vineyard sites in California and Oregon, and by vinifying each barrel separately by lot, clone, yeast and copper, Siduri champions individuality of place and intensity of flavor in each wine they produce. WOW! This wine is a steal at 27 Bucks, our clear favorite of Siduri's appellation wines. Really nice floral nose, with a classic red-fruit flavor profile, tart red cherries and strawberries. Great balance, full and broad on the palate, finely textured and pleasing medium finish.
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