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WE'RE CRAZY ABOUT KERMIT!!
2006
Catherine & Pierre Breton
Bourgueil
Clos Senechal
Loire Valley

"Very solid, with a muscular core of dark currant and olive notes wrapped with bittersweet cocoa, warm stone and loam notes. Slightly chunky now, but should settle in with modest cellaring. Drink now through 2010. 50 cases imported." (WS)

Wine Spectator: 90 pts.
So full of stuff, it sort of boggles the mind. Deep, dark color. Yes, the color makes you wonder, what kind of marvels are lurking in there? The palate is large-scaled with a remarkably thick, supple tannin.
(Winery Notes)
only $17.95


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2007
Braida
Moscato d'Asti
Vigna Senza Nome
Piedmont

"The 2007 Moscato d’Asti Vigna Senza Nome is a gorgeous version of Piedmont’s most famous dessert wine. Crisp green apples, spices and flowers flow from this generous, creamy-textured wine. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2009. Braida is based in Rocchetta Tanaro, in the province of Asti. Although the property is best-known for its large-scaled, super-ripe Barberas, the simpler wines in the range merit close attention as well." (WA)
Wine Advocate: 89 pts.
Color: Bright straw yellow, nice foam and rich perlage. An extraordinarily fresh bouquet, and quite varied; from among the many notes one can distinguish fresh fruit, orange blossoms, rose and musk. A sweet flavor, but a graceful one, aromatic characteristics of the grape, delicious and with a long finish. Recommended with the following dishes: Fruit, fruit desserts, dry pasta, panettone, hazelnut cake, particular cheeses such as Castelmagno. Very pleasing as a thirst quenching beverage at any time of day.
(Winery Notes)
only $14.95

2006
Yangarra Estate
Cadenzia
GSM
McLaren Vale

"Bright and jazzy, offering a riot of flavors, including plum, blackberry, floral and licorice notes that swirl through the finish against fine tannins. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2014. 4,215 cases made." (WS)
Wine Spectator: 91 pts.

"($25) Deep red. Dark berries and candied cherry on the nose, with slow-building oak spice and mocha character. Fleshy red fruit flavors are a touch candied but offer good straightforward appeal. Finishes with good length and an echo of jammy berry fruit." (IWC)
International Wine Cellar: 87 pts.
only $17.95

2008
Sbragia Family Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc Valley
Home Ranch Vineyard
Dry Creek Valley

"There's good depth to the peach, apricot and tangerine flavors, which are focused, tangy and ripe. Hay, almond and pea blossom nuances give this some extra dimension. Drink now. 1,100 cases made." (WS)
Wine Spectator: 89 pts.

"($20) Pale yellow. Delicate, fresh aromas of pineapple and grapefruit, with a hint of tropical fruits. Juicy and fruit-driven, with ripe acids framing the middle palate. Finishes firm but not tart, with a grapefruit note. (In comparison, the sauvignon blanc from the warmer Schmidt Ranch was a bit exotic for my taste, hinting at lichee and banana.)" (IWC)
International Wine Cellar: 88 pts.

only $13.95

2005
Chateau d' Aiguilhe
Cotes de Castillon

"Displays gorgeous aromas of vanilla bean, mineral, raspberry and blackberry. Full-bodied, with very round, soft tannins and a long, rich, fruity finish. Beautiful. Best after 2016. 8,330 cases made." (WS)
Wine Spectator: 92 pts.
"This huge, historic property, owned by Stephan von Neipperg, appears to have produced their finest wine to date. The dense purple-tinged 2005 offers up notes of creme de cassis, charcoal, camphor, and espresso roast. A sleeper of the vintage, it is a full-bodied, layered, super-concentrated, smooth as silk blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Enjoy this superb bargain-priced claret over the next 8-10 years." (WA)
Wine Advocate: 92 pts.
only $34.95

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2008
Cloudy Bay
Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough

"Light and tart, with a zip to the acidity that carries the vivid, celery-tinged gooseberry and lime flavors, lingering impressively on the sharply focused finish. Drink now." (WS)
Wine Spectator: 91 pts.
"This firm, luscious sauvignon is impressively concentrated for the 2008 vintage. It's saturated with gooseberry and lemongrass flavors, and plenty of acidity. Give it several years in bottle to mellow, or serve it now with freshly shucked oysters." (W&S)
Wine &Spirits: 92 pts.

"Scented and summery, the 2008 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc has deliciously vibrant aromatics that infuse the tropical fragrance of fresh passion fruit and juicy pineapples with garden-fresh basil and the spiciness of crushed tomato leaves. The palate is long and succulent, combining exotic fruits with ripe, red capsicum and a twist of green olive...beautifully complemented by crisp natural acidity and a hint of lime zest."
(Winery Notes)

only $19.95

2006
Santa Ema
Merlot Reserve
Maipo Valley

"Broad and velvety, with a nice polish to the mint, cocoa, plum and braised fig flavors. Full-bodied, but elegant on the finish. Tasty. Drink now through 2010. 60,000 cases made." (WS)
Wine Spectator: 88 pts.
only $8.99

Stunning German Riesling selling well below market prices!
2007
Willi Schaefer
Graacher Himmelreich
Riesling Kabinett
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

"The Schaefer 2007 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett A.P. #2 fills the nose with clover, apple blossom, and honeysuckle; then wafts onto the palate with the lightness of floral perfume, delicately yet refreshingly displaying juicy pear, apple, and lemon on a bed of wet stone. This dances so light-footedly across the palate (“like a ballerina,” remarks Schaefer) while leaving behind such intensity of flavor and such invigoration, that it must count as the epitome of Kabinett, even if it is not the most intricate of its kind. It can be enjoyed for the next couple of decades, as countless examples in Schaefer’s own cellar testify. Willi Schaefer and Christoph harvested until mid-November. “There wasn’t any botrytis until the end of October,” relates Schaefer senior, “and what little botrytis there was, was clean.” Some of the excitement here, though, comes at the light end of the Oechsle scale. This year’s Schaefer Kabinetts represent outstanding values. But more than that, they display by turns delicacy and density, jewel-like intricacy and simplicity, elective affinity for our appetites and mystery, such as only a great work of nature confers. And if you prefer that they taste less sweet, just don’t start drinking them before they reach age ten!" (WA)
Wine Advocate: 92 pts.

only $17.95

WHAT A "FIND"
2006
Efeste
Syrah
Ceidleigh
Red Mountain, Washington

"Smooth, round and generous, this positively glows with gorgeous plum, blackberry and floral spice aromas and flavors, echoing on the long, expressive finish. This just doesn't quit. Drink now through 2014. 1,200 cases made." (WS)
Wine Spectator: 93 pts.
It was a perfect day when Efestē visited the Barossa Valley. Syrah from 140 year old vines were being harvested in the vineyard right next to where we were sitting. Relaxing at a table in the gardens of a quaint restaurant we sipped on the vineyard’s latest efforts and enjoyed grilled barramundi and lamb. Our server named “Ceidleigh” was a charming red head whose name meant “celebration” in Gaelic. Efestē felt compelled to name this wine after her, marking a moment when great food, wine, atmosphere and new friends come together to create one of those memorable days that we all treasure. Our “Ciedleigh” Syrah (pronounced kay-Lee) is made entirely from Red Mountain grapes. Old and new world in a glass is what makes the Ceidleigh a distinctive wine deserving of its name, which means “celebration” in Gaelic. The wine is inky with ripe plum and dried cherries balanced around a wonderful aroma of earth after a morning rain. It is lush and full, almost Rubenesque but with an elegant attack of fresh strawberries and orange zest finished with a note of licorice.
(Winery Notes)
only $24.95

2005
Cantina del Taburno
Aglianico
Fidelis
Campania

"Readers looking for a delicious Campanian red that is ready to drink today should consider Cantina del Taburno’s 2005 Aglianico del Taburno Fidelis. Black cherries, spices, juniper berries and worn-in leather jump out of the glass as this full-bodied, sumptuous wine reveals the multiple dimensions of its expressiveness. Soft and caressing on the palate, the Fidelis reveals tons of persistence and a long, satisfying finish. The Fidelis is 90% Aglianico and 10% Sangiovese aged in cask. It is a great value. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2013." (WA)
Wine Advocate: 90 pts.
"($20) Medium ruby. Spiced plum, cherry and flowers on the nose, with a light note of cracked pepper. Juicy redcurrant, licorice and herbal flavors are accompanied by a whiff of excess alcohol. Offers a nicely restrained sweetness and decent intensity. Smooth and light, this is a terrific value that can be enjoyed chilled." (IWC)
International Wine Cellar: 88 pts.
only $12.95

AN ABSOLUTE NO-BRAINER!
2008
Redtree
Pinot Noir
California

"Offers baked cherry pie, with rhubarb and blueberry, showing a wonderful fruit profile that's spicy, elegant and easy to drink. Great balance. Drink now. 35,000 cases made." (WS)
Wine Spectator: 88 pts.
Our 2008 Pinot Noir displays aromas of fresh fruits and strawberries, with a hint of oak in the background. This lighter-bodied wine provides cherry flavors on the palate and more red fruits, finishing with soft tannins.
(Winery Notes)
only $5.99

2006
Reilly's
Grenache
Old Bushvine
Clare Valley

"($17) Bright ruby. Pungent, complex aromas of black raspberry, cherry, smoky Indian spices and minerals. Supple and alluringly sweet, with deep, focused red and dark berry flavors, fully absorbed tannins and gentle mineral cut. This is ready to drink right now with a peppery grilled hunk of red meat." (IWC)
International Wine Cellar: 90 pts.
only $12.95

2005
Simi
Cabernet Sauvignon
Landslide Vineyard
Alexander Valley

"This bottling has been a star for Simi since its inception, and the ’05 is among their best ever. It shows Alexander Valley’s softness and slight herbaceousness, along with decadently rich red currant, mocha and oak flavors. Classic and elegant now, it should develop bottle complexities for the next six years. This is a good price, especially compared to what’s going on in Napa Valley." (WE)
Wine Enthusiast: 94 pts.
only $25.95

2007
Nugan Estate
Chardonnay
Riverina
South Eastern Australia

"Smooth and generous, with pineapple and spice flavors on a lithe, easy-drinking frame. Drink now. 1,000 cases imported." (WS)
Wine Spectator: 87 pts.

"($13) Green-gold color. Spicy pear and honeydew aromas are complemented by smoky lees and toasted nuts; smells pretty complex for this price point. Supple orchard fruit and melon flavors are gently firmed by juicy minerals and offer good palate coverage. The smoky note gains strength on the clean, persistent finish." (IWC)
International Wine Cellar: 89 pts.
only $8.99

No one is laughing now!
2006
Wente
Pinot Noir
Reliz Creek Vineyard
Arroyo Seco, Monterey County

"A lovely Pinot Noir, polished and silky and dry. It’s structured in a light-bodied way and isn’t an ager, but appeals for its cherry, currant, cola, cotton candy and spice flavors." (WE)
Wine Enthusiast: 90 pts.
This vintage of Reliz Creek Pinot Noir has aromas of cherry and vanilla, with hints of toasted oak, earth and cigar box. Flavors of black cherry and vanilla are followed by a smooth fruity finish, with undertones of earth and clove. Since the early 1960’s, Wente Vineyards has been growing Pinot Noir in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey. This wine was named after the creek that runs through the Estate vineyards. Arroyo Seco is the ideal region to grow this Burgundian varietal because of the long, cool growing season, which allows the grapes to fully ripen and develop deep fruit flavors. The gravelly-loam soils found here, rich with shale and limestone deposits, impart desirable earthy and mineral qualities to the wine. There are several blocks dating back to 1963, which are planted with the old Pommard and Martini clones. Neighboring these are much more recent, high-density plantings that include a variety of new clones. All of the fruit is hand picked and sorted.
(Winery Notes)
only $16.95

2007
Tardieu-Laurent
Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge
Les Becs Fins
Rhone Valley

"Very juicy, but stylish and focused, showing a core of plum and blackberry fruit woven with spice, fruitcake and incense notes, followed by a long, streamlined finish. Should flesh out nicely in the short term. Drink now through 2010. 5,000 cases made." (WS)
Wine Spectator: 90 pts.

"The elegant 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Les Becs Fins (equal parts tank-aged Syrah and Grenache) exhibits a dark ruby/purple hue as well as explosive notes of blueberries, blackberries, road tar, and white flowers. Silky tannin, decent acidity, and a fleshy, upfront style make it an ideal candidate for drinking over the next several years. Michel Tardieu, assisted by the brilliant oenologist, Philippe Cambie, has fashioned gorgeous low-end Cotes du Rhones that merit serious attention." (WA)
Wine Advocate: 88 pts.

only $15.95

2007
Matanzas Creek
Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma County

"The delicious 2007 Sauvignon Blanc comes from Knight’s Valley, Alexander Valley, and Mendocino. It exhibits flinty, crisp, melony notes along with a very good texture. Enjoy this hedonistic Sauvignon over the next several years. Matanzas Creek Winery remains a work in progress as proprietor Jess Jackson moves aggressively to get this estate back to its glory days of the early 1990s." (WA)
Wine Advocate: 88 pts.
"Vastly preferred over its older mate listed below, this bright and well-defined bottling starts with properly grassy, green-melon aromas and follows with bright, citrus and herb flavors. A touch on the stiff and angular side at the moment and thus suited to service with shellfish in the immediate term, it should smooth out with time in the cellar and should hold nicely over the next two or three years." (CG)
Connoisseurs' Guide: 87 pts.
"This hits the pure passion fruit flavor of finely ripened sauvignon. It's mouthwatering and firmly structured, with umami flavors of oyster mushrooms and marrow to balance the fruit. A portion of the blend is sauvignon musqué (13 percent) and a portion is fermented and aged in French oak barrels (21). The result is delicious with roast fish." (W&S)
Wine & Spirits: 93 pts.
only $16.95

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Summarizing James Suckling comments on the vintage....”Great Vintage Port was made in 2007. I love the combination of power and finesse in these young blackstrap fortified wines. I tasted more than 50 barrel samples of 2007 Vintage Ports in two separate blind tastings at the Factory House in Oporto, Portugal, and others at Port lodges and farms. What strikes me is how polished the tannins are. I have been tasting young Ports since the 1980 vintage, and I can't ever remember such fine yet dense and rich tannins. Tasting young Vintage Port is not easy. In fact, I think it is the most difficult tasting in the wine business. It's not about finding the biggest, baddest wines out there. You can easily get seduced by the rich, sweet fruit of young Port. You have to look for what Port shippers call "grip." It refers to the tannin density, quality and finish that define a great Port."

The comments of the Wine Advocate are those of writer Neal Martin.


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Our two cents: We've been milking the 2005 vintage to the end and will continue to do so as this is one of the really great vintages of all time. We did not purchase the 2006 vintage as it still seems prices are to high. We did not purchase 2007 as quality was to low. This brings us to 2008 vintage, quality is very very good and prices at the opening seem really really good. It's always a good idea to have a few bucks on the "pass line".
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