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 Ch. Ste. Michelle, Cabernet "Indian Wells" 2008
Regularly $17.99 - Deal to Follow
90 pts Wine Advocate This has won our big blind tasting for under $20 Cabs on two occasions, besting the world has to offer from California, Argentina, Chile, France, Australia, etc. Even more impressive, the quality of the wine has improved while the price has actually come down! We first offered this way back in April of 2006 after its first Blind tasting triumph… on sale for $16. Just wait till you see the deal now… |
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In between brainstorming, tubing and peach picking, the team and I managed to taste through quite a few wines at our staff retreat a couple of weeks ago. The first night, we enjoyed a case of wines from Eric Solomon. Schmitty and I picked some favorites from our April portfolio tasting in Boston and presented them to the rest of the gang. The verdict? There’s a pretty good reason that Solomon guy is one of the top importers of French and Spanish wines in the country! His combination of diverse selections, high quality and value puts him on our shortlist of top 4 importers.
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Chanson Pere et Fils, Beaune Greves 1er Cru 2005Reg. $74.99 / Sale $42.99 Save 43% 90 pts Wine Specator Got a rare killer deal in Burgundy that’s firing on all cylinders: Venerable producer, great press, exceptional vintage, and almost half-price! We were lucky enough to sample some recently, and can vouch for the goods firsthand. It’s been too long since we got to throw you Burgundy lovers a Beaune... so here’s the skinny, with more info below: |
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Bergstrom, Pinot Noir "Bergstrom Vineyard" 2008 Sale $61.99 94 pts Int'l Wine Cellar Josh Bergstrom is arguably the hottest winemaker in Oregon, garnering critical acclaim from every critical reviewer. In their reviews of the 2008 vintage, the normally tight-fisted International Wine Cellar rewarded Josh with a rare 94 pt score, making his estate Pinot Noir tied as the highest scoring wine of the vintage!
Uh… if you like Oregon Pinot, you really should not miss this… |
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First Friday in Hillsborough Tonight!! |
(TONIGHT!!!) - FREE - 5-7pm - California! This month kicks off our FIRST First Friday Wine Tasting in Hillsborough. In honor of this monumental occasion, I've invited one of your favorites, Mr. Richard Haynes, to join us to showcase some of the incredible wines from California that his company distributes. I'm super excited about this tasting! The Chardonnay is one of our best sellers and with good reason. The Viognier is heavenly. The Pinot Noir was not rated, but the guys from Chapel Hill and I agree that it is stunning! The Merlot is one of the best from California that I have tasted. Then, there's a 93 pt Cab for less than $50! I know it's Labor Day weekend and many of you are planning to leave town, but you should stop by here first. You will not be sorry. All wines 15% off! - Mount Eden Wolffe Vineyard Chardonnay 2008 - $23.49
- Jemrose Egret Pond Viognier 2008 - $35.99 - 90 pts Int’l Wine Cellar
- Roessler Hein Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007 - $50.99
- Jemrose Merlot 2006 - $41.49
- Mount Eden Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - Sale $42.99 - Save 25% - 93+ pts Wine Advocate
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Tensley, Proprietary Blend "Camp 4 Blanc" 2009 Sale $22.99 90 pts Wine Advocate One of my loves is white Rhone. I love the interplay between Grenache Blanc and Roussanne that is unlike anything else. The problem is both grapes can be a bit fickle and need near-perfect conditions to ripen fully, even in the south of France. Which is why I look for options from California every chance I get! Ripeness isn’t an issue... |
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 Bonnet-Huteau, Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine "La Levraudiere" 2009
Sale $10.99 [Schmitty] As we’re winding down August, I always get a little blue. I love summer anyway, and Mrs. Schmitty’s a teacher, which means that she has to go back to work… which, in turn, means she doesn’t get as much time to bring my little girl by the store to say hello.
What always helps me, though, is food! I don’t mean eating my feelings—I mean that what comes after August is a string of “R” months… |
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Every Thursday in Chapel Hill
5-7 pm Free! September 9th, 2010
Oregon 2008 - Highlights from Pinot Camp!- Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2008 – 90 pts Int’l Wine Cellar - Sale $21.59- Save 20%
- Bergstrom Vineyard Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve 2008 – 91 pts Int’l Wine Cellar - Sale $32.99 – Save 27%
- Arbor Brook Pinot Noir Estate Block 777 2008 – Sale $32.99 – Save 30%
- Lemelson Pinot Noir Thea’s Selection 2008 –- Sale $26.99 –Save 29%
- Penner Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2008 – 91 pts Wine Advocate - Sale $43.99 –Save 20%
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