New Page 1
 |
SIGN UP NOW!
We encourage you not only sign up for our electronic emails (See Above) but
to open an online account immediately, so when that urge strikes, you are able
to take advantage at a moments notice.... No phone calls, no faxes, no emails,
no muss, or fuss, just instant purchase and savings. Pick up in the Los Angeles
store (near Marina del Rey) welcome and available at no charge as well as nationwide
shipping where legal starting for as low as $26.00 per case. Choose between
three, six, or twelve bottle shipments with a whole host of shipping options.
You can receive your shipment generally within one week. We are prompt, attentive,
and reliable to your order needs. We are exclusive shippers of UPS.
Happy 27th Anniversary
We are putting another candle on the cake.
It's back to basics L.A.W.C. style!
"Every Wine In Stock Always Sale Priced."
Join us and celebrate the BIG #27...Steals & Deals All Month Long! We really
appreciate your business and thank you in advance for it!
BUY NOW SHIP LATER,
GREAT IDEA!
(Shipments that involve special needs or weather holds
for future shipping can and will be accommodated at no charge. Please
provide detailed instructions at the time you place your order.)
ORDER HERE. CLICK IT!
|
 |
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 |
 |
FLAT OUT
FANTASTIC, CHILL AND GO TO IT!
ONLY 5.5% ALCOHOL
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 |
 |
NEW MUCH
LOWER PRICE!
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 |
 |
2007 VINTAGE
PORT PRE-ARRIVAL
SEE OUR CURRENT OFFERING.
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.
Pre-Arrival terms apply: Minimum order is 3-750ml and 6-375ml of an item.
All orders are subject to written confirmation. All applicable taxes are paid
at the time of sale and shipping charges if applicable are to be determined
at the time of delivery. Wine is due in Fall of 2009. All sales are final as
there are no refunds, credits, or cancellations. Making a purchase you agree
to be obligated to the terms and conditions set forth. Thank You!
ORDER HERE. |
 |
TIME IS RUNNING OUT
LESS THAN 30 DAYS REMAIN
TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW!
2008 BORDEAUX FUTURES.
SEE OUR CURRENT OFFERING.
SPECIAL TERMS APPLY...CHECK IT OUT!
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".
Buy
now early on and save! |
|
