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Other Varietals
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Year |
Region |
Description |
Price |
| Details |
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$0 |
| Details |
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$11.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Paso Robles, U.S. |
Adelaida Pavane |
$14.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Tuscany, Italy |
Agostina Pieri Rosso di Montalcino |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Albino La Rocca Cortese |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Horse Heaven Hills, U.S. |
Alexander Nicole "Destiny" |
$44.99 |
| Details |
2003 |
Veneto, Italy |
Allegrini Amarone |
$94.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Rioja, Spain |
Allende Rioja |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Ribatejo, Portugal |
Alqueve Fernao Pires |
$12.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Ribero del Duero, Spain |
Alsonso del Yerro Tempranillo |
$29.99 |
| Details |
NV |
Montilla Moriles, Portugal |
Alvear Oloroso Asuncion |
$25.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Wachau, Austria |
Alzinger Gruner Veltliner Steinertal Smaragd |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Rhone, France |
Andre Brunel CDR Cuvee Sommelongue |
$17.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Loire Valley, France |
Andre Neveu Sancerre |
$24.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Willamette Valley, U.S. |
Andrew Rich Roussaanne |
$22.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Washington, U.S. |
Andrew Will Two Blondes |
$59.99 |
| Details |
2001 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Ascheri Barolo Sorano Serralunga |
$59.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Santa Maria Valley, U.S. |
Au Bon Climat "Hildegard" |
$38.99 |
| Details |
2001 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Azelia Barolo |
$47.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Rueda, Spain |
Azumbre Verdejo |
$16.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Monterey, U.S. |
Banyan Gewurztraminer |
$12.99 |
| Details |
2002 |
Loire, France |
Baumard Coteaux Clos St Catherine |
$44.99 |
| Details |
2009 |
Bizkaiko Txakolina, Spain |
Berroia Txakolina |
$17.99 |
| Details |
|
, |
Black champagne stopper |
$0 |
| Details |
|
, |
Blocco cheese knives |
$0 |
| Details |
2006 |
Campo De Borja, Spain |
Bodega Alto Moncayo Alto Moncayo |
$49.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Campo de Borja, Spain |
Bodega Alto Moncayo Aquilon |
$159.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Campo de Borgia, Spain |
Bodega Alto Moncayo Veraton |
$35.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Campo de Borgia, Spain |
Bodega Quo Macabeo-Chardonnay |
$9.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Campo de Borgia, Spain |
Bodegas Borsao S.A. "Tres Picos" Garnacha |
$17.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Ribera Del Duero, Spain |
Bodegas Comenge |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Jumilla, Spain |
Bodegas El Nido Clio |
$56.99 |
| Details |
2001 |
Ribera Del Duero, Spain |
Bodegas Emilio Moro Malleolus |
$69.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Toro, Spain |
Bodegas Numanthia Numanthia |
$49.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Toro, Spain |
Bodegas Numanthia Termanthia |
$229.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Rioja, Spain |
Bodegas Sierra Cantabria "Crianza" |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Calatayud , Spain |
Bodegas Zabrin Atteca Garnacha |
$18.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Napa Valley, U.S. |
Branham Estate Petite Sirah |
$34.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
California, U.S. |
Bridesmaid White |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2009 |
Minho, Portugal |
Broadbent Vinho Verde |
$9.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Marche, Italy |
Bucci Verdicchio |
$26.99 |
| Details |
NV |
Rutherglen, Australia |
Buller Fine Muscat |
$17.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Monterey, U.S. |
Cambiata Tannat |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
La Mancha, Spain |
Campos Reales Tempranillo |
$9.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Montsant, Spain |
Can Blau |
$17.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Puglia, Italy |
Cantele Primitivo |
$12.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Campania, Italy |
Cantine del Nataio "Il Repertorio" |
$24.99 |
| Details |
NV |
Washington, U.S. |
Cascade Cliffs Goat Head Red |
$11.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Chianti Classico, Italy |
Castello di Meleto |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2009 |
Sicily, Italy |
Cataldo Sauvignon Blanc |
$9.99 |
| Details |
2001 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe |
$89.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Cavallotto Dolcetto |
$17.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Cellar tags |
$12.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Cepage Gift Box |
$19.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Cepage Laguiole Black Horn Gift Set |
$59.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Cepage Laguiole Blond Horn Gift Set |
$63.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Cepage Laguiole Blond Horn Opener |
$49.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Cepage Laguiole Dark Oak Opener |
$49.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Cepage Laguiole Tortoise Shell Opener |
$89.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Cepage Stag Horn |
$119.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Ch. Lang Black Horn |
$139.99 |
| Details |
1997 |
Bordeaux, France |
Chateau d' Yquem Sauternes 375ml |
$156.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Bordeaux, France |
Chateau D'Issan Haut Medoc |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Costieres de Nimes, France |
Chateau D'Or et de Gueules 'La Bolida' |
$39.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Rhone Valley, France |
Chateau de Segries Lirac Rouge |
$17.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Minervois, France |
Chateau Donjon Rose' |
$14.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Bordeaux, France |
Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves Blanc |
$17.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Sauternes, France |
Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 375ml |
$69.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Chateau Laguiole Green Stamina Wood Grand Cru Wine Opener with Leather Pouch |
$119.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Chateau Laguiole Oak Barrel Wine Opener with Leather Pouch |
$159.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessories |
Chateau Laguiole Versailles Olivier Pussier Wine Opener with Leather Pouch |
$199.99 |
| Details |
|
Wine, Accessory |
Chateau Languiole Stainless Steel |
$129.99 |
| Details |
2001 |
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon |
Chateau Musar 'Hochar' Red |
$22.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Cote du Rhone, France |
Chateau Noel Saint Laurent Cote du Rhone Blanc |
$23.99 |
| Details |
2000 |
Bordeaux, France |
Chateau Poujeaux Medoc |
$24.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Bordeaux, France |
Chateau Teyssier |
$35.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Burgundy, France |
Chermette VV Beaujolais Villages |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Maipo Valley, Chile |
Chono Carmenere |
$13.99 |
| Details |
2003 |
Tuscany, Italy |
Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino |
$69.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Piedmonte, Italy |
Cigliuti Barbera D'Alba Serraboella |
$32.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Priorat, Spain |
Cims de Porrera Classic |
$89.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Conta Costa County, U.S. |
Cline Small Berry Mourvedre |
$39.99 |
| Details |
2001 |
Priorat, Spain |
Clos De L'Obac Priorat |
$59.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Rhone Valley, France |
Clos du Mont-Olivet Chateauneuf -du-Pape |
$39.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Cahors, France |
Clos la Coutale Cahors |
$14.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Barossa Valley, Australia |
Colonial Estate Shiraz |
$28.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Napa, U.S. |
Coniglio Cabernet Franc |
$39.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Alba, Italy |
Correggia Barbera D'Alba |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Tuscany, Italy |
Corte alla Flora Podere del Giuggiolo IGT |
$11.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Oregon, U.S. |
Cristom Pinot Gris |
$21.99 |
| Details |
2009 |
Napa Valley, U.S. |
Crocker & Starr Sauvignon Blanc |
$32.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
St. Rita Hills, U.S. |
Curran Grenache Blanc |
$23.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Collio, Italy |
D' Orsaria Pinot Grigio |
$11.99 |
| Details |
2003 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Damilano Barolo |
$39.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Mendoza, Argentina |
Decero Petite Verdot |
$34.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Tuscany, Italy |
Del Cerro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
$25.99 |
| Details |
2002 |
Sonoma, U.S. |
Derbes Les Pinots |
$43.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Marlborough, New Zealand |
Discovery Sauvignon Blanc |
$12.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Tokaji, Hungary |
Disznoko Dry Tokaji Furmit |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Priorat, Spain |
Doix Mas Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles |
$139.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Provence, France |
Dom. de Terrebrune Bandol |
$34.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Alsace, France |
Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Auxerrois |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Rhone, France |
Domaine Berthet-Rayne Chateauneuf du Pape |
$36.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Alsace, France |
Domaine Bott Geyl "Les Elements" |
$24.99 |
| Details |
NV |
Alsace, France |
Domaine Bott-Geyl Cremant d'Alsace Brut NV |
$18.99 |
| Details |
2009 |
Languedoc, France |
Domaine Camp Galhan Blanc |
$12.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Rhone, France |
Domaine Charvin Chateaunuf Du Pape |
$65.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Gigondas, France |
Domaine de la Tourade Gigondas |
$27.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Cote de Gascogne, France |
Domaine de Pouy Cote de Gascogne |
$8.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Loire, France |
Domaine des Baumard Quarts des Chaume |
$49.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Saint Chinian, France |
Domaine des Terres Falmet Cinsault |
$12.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Loire, France |
Domaine des Trois Toits |
$16.99 |
| Details |
2009 |
Loire Valley, France |
Domaine du Haut Bourg Muscadet |
$13.99 |
| Details |
2001 |
d'doc, France |
Domaine du Mas Blanc Banyuls Rimage |
$44.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Loire Valley, France |
Domaine Du Petite Coteau Vouvray Demi-Sec |
$17.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Rhone Valley, France |
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe "La Crau" |
$79.99 |
| Details |
2003 |
C.D.P., France |
Domaine Font De Michelle Cuvee Etienne CDP |
$39.99 |
| Details |
2002 |
Rhone, France |
Domaine Jean Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc |
$174.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Loire Valley, France |
Domaine Joel Delaunay Touraine |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Rhone Valley, U.S. |
Domaine La Guintrandy Cote Du Rhone |
$13.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
cotes Catalanes, France |
Domaine LaFage Cote EST |
$12.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Rhone, France |
Domaine le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras |
$32.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Rhone Valley, France |
Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas |
$33.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Alsace, France |
Domaine Meyer-Fonne Kaeferkopf Riesling |
$38.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Bandol, France |
Domaine Tempier Bandol |
$49.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Mosel, Germany |
Dr. Loosen Riesling Auslese |
$35.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Rhone Valley, France |
E Guigal Condrieu |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Piedmont, Italy |
E. Pira Cannubi Barolo 1.5L 2004 |
$212.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Piedmont, Italy |
E. Pira Cunnubi Barolo 750ml |
$96.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Barossa, Australia |
Elderton Tantalus Shiraz |
$15.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Oregon, U.S. |
Elk Cove Pinot Blanc |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Enzo Boglietti Barbera d'Alba |
$26.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Russian River, U.S. |
Eric Ross Marsanne-Roussane |
$31.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Tuscany, Italy |
Falcata Super Tuscan |
$12.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Ribero del Duero, Spain |
Felix Callejo Meses en Barrica |
$17.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Campania, Italy |
Ferrara Greco di Tufo |
$22.99 |
| Details |
2009 |
Santa Ynez, U.S. |
Fiddlehead Cellars Sauvignon Blanc |
$34.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Walla Walla Valley, U.S. |
Five Star Cellars Petite Verdot - Cabernet Franc |
$37.99 |
| Details |
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Accessory, Wine |
Foil Cutter |
$9.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Collio, Italy |
Formentini Pinot Grigio |
$18.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Frankland River, Australia |
Frankland Estates 'Rocky Gully' Shiraz |
$15.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Piedmonte, Italy |
Fratelli Ferrero Barbera-Nebbiolo |
$14.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Montsant, Spain |
Furvus Montsant |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2002 |
Wachau, Austria |
FX Pichler Steinertal Smaragd Riesling 2002 |
$59.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Nierstein, Germany |
G & M Macher Bechtheimer Rosengarten Gewurztraminer Eiswein |
$32.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Gaja Sito Moresco |
$69.99 |
| Details |
2002 |
Tuscany, Italy |
Geografico Ferraiolo Super Tuscan 1.5L |
$59.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Giacomo Ascheri Dolcetto d' Alba |
$14.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo |
$36.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Gianfranco Allesandria Barolo San Giovanni |
$69.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Columbia Valley, U.S. |
Gilbert Cellars Cabernet Franc |
$31.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Napa, U.S. |
Girard Petite Sirah |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Tuscany, Italy |
Giuseppe Campagnola Amarone |
$36.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Barossa Valley, Australia |
Glaetzer "Wallace" |
$25.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Stellenbosch, South Africa |
Good Hope Chenin Blanc |
$12.99 |
| Details |
2009 |
Washington State, U.S. |
Gorman "Whole Lotta Rosie" |
$18.99 |
| Details |
NV |
Penedès, Spain |
Gramoma Imperial Cava |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2002 |
Rheingau, Germany |
Gunderloch Nackenheim Rothenberg |
$45.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Horse Heaven Hills, U.S. |
Heaven's Gate Cellars Icewine |
$28.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Neusiedlersee-Huggeland, Austria |
Heidi Schrock Weissburgunder |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Rioja, Spain |
Hermanos Pecina Joven |
$9.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Barossa Valley, Australia |
Hewitson "Miss Harry" GSM |
$23.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Barossa Valley, Australia |
Hewitson "Old Garden" Mouvedre |
$49.99 |
| Details |
2002 |
Wachau, Austria |
Hogl Riesling Loibner Vision Smaragd |
$34.99 |
| Details |
2002 |
Transintal, Austria |
Huber Alte Setzen Gruner Veltliner 2002 |
$27.99 |
| Details |
2009 |
Kamptal, Austria |
Huber Riesling |
$15.99 |
| Details |
2009 |
Kamptal, Austria |
Huber Zweigelt |
$15.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Niagra, Canada |
Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Ice Wine |
$101.99 |
| Details |
NV |
Ontario, Canada |
Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine |
$59.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Yarra Valley, Australia |
Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris |
$16.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Tuscany, Italy |
Intesa, Villa Buonasera |
$22.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Mosel, Germany |
J J Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese |
$49.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Burgundy, France |
Jean Foillard Morgon |
$33.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Veneto, Italy |
Jermann Capo Martina |
$99.99 |
| Details |
2003 |
Priorat, Spain |
Joan Simo "Les Eres" 2003 |
$64.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Barossa Valley, Australia |
John Duval Entity '07 |
$44.99 |
| Details |
2002 |
Loire, France |
Joly Clos de la Coulee de Serrant |
$81.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
McLaren Vale, Australia |
Kangarilla Road Shiraz |
$25 |
| Details |
2005 |
Santa Barbara, U.S. |
Kenneth Crawford Grenache |
$34.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Vaucluse, France |
Kermit Lynch Rouge |
$18.99 |
| Details |
1983 |
Oporto, Portugal |
Kopke '83 Colheita Port 375ml |
$52.99 |
| Details |
NV |
Porto, Portugal |
Kopke 20 Tawny Port 375ml |
$39.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Oporto, Portugal |
Kopke Vintage Port 375ml |
$39.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Oporto, Portugal |
Kopke Vintage Port 750ml |
$69.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Alsace, France |
Kuentz-Bas Alsace Blanc |
$13.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Washington State, U.S. |
Kung Fu Girl Riesling |
$13.99 |
| Details |
N.V. |
Champagne, France |
L. Aubry Fils Brut |
$51.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Piedmont, Italy |
La Ca'Nova Barbaresco Bric Mentina |
$44.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Tuscany, Italy |
La Massa Rosso Toscana IGT |
$39.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Mendoza, Argentina |
La Posta del Viñatero "La Posta" Malbec |
$18.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Abruzzo, Italy |
La Quercia Montepulciano D'Abruzzo |
$14.99 |
| Details |
NV |
Umbria, Italy |
La Sera Ambrosia |
$15.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Piedmont, Italy |
La Spinetta Nebbiolo |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Piedmonte, Italy |
La Spinetta Pin |
$39.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Rioja, Spain |
La Vina de Andres Romeo |
$164.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Loire, France |
Ladoucette "Comte LaFond" Sancerre |
$35.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Napa Valley, U.S. |
Lang & Reed 214 Cabernet Franc |
$42.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Napa, U.S. |
Lang and Reed Napa Cabernet Franc |
$24.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Calatayud, Spain |
Las Pizarras Garnacha |
$33.99 |
| Details |
2002 |
Le Marche, Italy |
Le Terrazze Sassi Neri |
$43.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Loire Valley, France |
Les pensees de Pallus Chinon |
$22.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Rhone Valley, France |
Les Vignerones Du Mont Ventoux "Altitude 500 - Parcelles St. Nicolas" |
$14.99 |
| Details |
2001 |
Friuli, Rosazzo, Italy |
Livio Felluga Picolit |
$101.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Mendoza, Argentina |
Luca Nika Malbec |
$124.99 |
| Details |
2001 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Marcarini Barolo Brunate |
$68.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Marcarini Barolo La Serra |
$66.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Marches, Italy |
Marchetti Verdicchio Classico |
$12.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Languadoc, France |
Mas Belles Eaux Les Coteaux |
$21.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Montsant, Spain |
Mas de Can Blau |
$49.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Emporda, Spain |
Masia Carreras |
$39.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Napa Valley, U.S. |
Mason Sauvignon Blanc |
$17.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Piedmonte, Italy |
Massone Gavi di Gavi |
$14.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Piedmonte, Italy |
Mauro Veglio Arborina Barolo |
$57.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Mauro Veglio Barolo Vigneto Rocche Dell' Annunziata |
$69.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Piedmont, Italy |
Mauro Veglio Nebbiolo de Langhe |
$22.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Valpolicella, Italy |
Mazzi Valpolicella |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Priorat, Spain |
Melis |
$99.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Mendoza, Argentina |
Mendel Malbec |
$29.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Mendoza, Argentina |
Mendel Unis |
$49.99 |
| Details |
2008 |
Jumilla, Spain |
Merum Monastrel |
$9.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Priorat, Spain |
Miguel Torres Salmos |
$37.99 |
| Details |
2001 |
Tuscany, Italy |
Montepergoli 1.5L |
$149.99 |
| Details |
2004 |
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Montes Purple Angel |
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Bordeaux, France |
Montravel Blanc Chateau de Calabre |
$12.99 |
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Stellenbosch, South Africa |
Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc |
$16.99 |
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Pfalz, Germany |
Muller-Catoir Riesling Trocken |
$22.99 |
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Cigales, Spain |
Museum Real |
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Nervi Gattinara Vigneto Molsino |
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$79.99 |
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$17.99 |
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Paso Robles, U.S. |
Niner Sangiovese |
$19.99 |
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Napa, U.S. |
Orin Swift Papillon |
$57.99 |
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Palazzo Cabernet Franc |
$69.99 |
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Patrick Botex Spk Gamay |
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Paul Juene Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Tradition |
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$36.99 |
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Peter Franus Napa Red |
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Pfeffingen Gewurztraminer Spatlese |
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Pierre Sparr Reserve Gewurztraminer |
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Pollak Durant Red |
$13.99 |
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Pollak Vineyards Viognier |
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Pontazzine Brunello |
$69.99 |
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Valencia, Spain |
Rafael Cambra "Uno" Cuvee |
$36.99 |
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Ramian Estate Reserve Grenache |
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Regis Cruchet Vouvray Sec 2005 |
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Rioja, Spain |
Remelluri Rioja |
$31.99 |
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Alsace, France |
Rene Mure Riesling Tradition |
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Rhone Valley, France |
Rene Rostaing "Les Lezardes" Blanc |
$32.99 |
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Reuscher-Haart Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese |
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Rive Della Chiesa Prosecco Frizzante |
$13.99 |
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Los Carneros, U.S. |
Robert Sinskey Pinot Blanc 375ml |
$24.99 |
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Rheingau, Germany |
Robert Weil "Kiedrich Graffenberg" Riesling |
$68.99 |
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Royal Tokaji 5 Punttonyos |
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S.A. Huet Petulant Brut |
$32.99 |
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Saladini Pilastri Falerio |
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McLaren Vale, Australia |
Samuels Gorge Grenache |
$29.99 |
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Rhone Valley, France |
Sang de Cailloux Vacqueras |
$54.99 |
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Sanguineti "Nessun Dorma" |
$17.99 |
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Santa Vincenza Morellino di Scansano |
$13.99 |
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Horse Heaven Hills, U.S. |
Saviah Cellars Big Sky Cuvee |
$34.99 |
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Priorat, Spain |
Scala Dei Blanco Les Brugueres |
$34.99 |
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Nahe, Germany |
Schafer Frohlich Monzinger Halenberg Riesling |
$49.99 |
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Urgestein, Austria |
Schloss Gobelsberg Gruner Veltliner |
$15.99 |
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Napa Valley, U.S. |
Selene "Chesler" Napa Red |
$54.99 |
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Selene Sauvignon Blanc Hyde Vineyard |
$29.99 |
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Loire, France |
Serge Dagueneau Pouilly Fume |
$28.99 |
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Calistoga, U.S. |
Shypoke Charbono |
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Silvio Grasso Barolo Giachini |
$39.99 |
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Stellenbosch, South Africa |
Simonsig Chenin Blanc |
$11.99 |
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Columbia Gorge, U.S. |
Sinnean Celilo vineyard Gewurtztraminer |
$21.99 |
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Skouras Moschofilero |
$15.99 |
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Skouras Saint George |
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Columbia Valley, U.S. |
Smasne Cellars Carmenere |
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Socre Barbaresco |
$39.99 |
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Solar de Sael Crianza Arturo Garcia |
$27.99 |
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Spinetta Barbera Ca di Pian |
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Napa, U.S. |
Stepping Stone Cabernet Franc |
$27.99 |
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Taylor Fladgat Vintage Port |
$102.99 |
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Vento, Italy |
Tedeschi Amarone |
$54.99 |
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Tement Temento |
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Tenuta di Serramarrocco Nero d' Avola |
$19.99 |
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Terra Rossa Rosso di Montalcino |
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Thorn Clark Shotfire Shiraz |
$19.99 |
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$14.99 |
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Torbreck Juveniles GSM |
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$144.99 |
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Vereinig Hositien Riesling |
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Vina Gormaz Ribera del Duero |
$12.99 |
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Overberg , South Africa |
Wildkrans Pinotage |
$15.99 |
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Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese #10 |
$37.99 |
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Wittmann Ries Auslese Westhofener Morstein |
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=390008.jpg&extdesc=Alexander Nicole "Destiny"&subdesc=2007®ion=Horse Heaven Hills, U.S.&name=Bordeaux Blend&price=44.99¬es=When Jarrod and Ali Boyle christened their 367 acres of land in the Horse Heaven Hills of Washington, the choice of its name came easily. Providence played a strong role in the birth of Alexandria Nicole Cellars (named after Ali) and its estate vineyard. Paying tribute to that force--so central to their dream come true--was a natural in the naming of Destiny Ridge Vineyard.
This dark colored wine shows concentrated aromas of spice, blackberry, cassis, eucalyptus and dried herb aromas; the mouth holds ripe blueberry, leather, minerality and hints of oak toast. The flavors are well-developed with bold tannins adding to the finish, with a medium to full body and wonderful balance of richness and texture in the palate. This dark beauty is wonderful now but promises to hold for years to come.
Food Pairings: Marbled meats, lamb, roasted beef, and duck.&id=){kind=link}
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. Javier left a lucrative pharmaceutical business to go into wine making. Their vineyards are located in the northern section of Ribera del Duero near the towns of Roa and La Horra.
They retained Stephane Derenoncourt, a famous French consulting enologist, to manage their vineyard and wine making. Stephane has primarily consulted for French wineries but has been branching out to work at wineries all over the world. Inspired by Burgundy and how they handle their Pinot Noir, Stephane's philosophy is to handle the grapes and the wine gently.
The winery produces two wines, the Alonso Del Yerro (their entry level wine) and the Alonso Del Yerro "Maria" (their high end wine which also often receives much accolades). Both wines are made from 100% Tempranillo.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Veal or Pork Pates, Mild Blue cheese like Gorgonzola or Maytag, sautéed or stuffed wild mushrooms&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110319.jpg&extdesc=Alvear Oloroso Asuncion&subdesc=NV®ion=Montilla Moriles, Portugal&name=Sherry&price=25.99¬es=Set up in 1729, Alvear are one of Spain’s most prestigious and internationally acclaimed Bodegas. Today’s Alvears are the eighth generation and all their ‘Goloroso’ wines are made from the Pedro Ximenez grapes, even their Fino.
Due to regulations we are not allowed to call these Montilla wines, Sherry, but they carry the same varieties, and of course the word Amontillado originated from 'Montilla'.
Oloroso ("scented" in Spanish) is a variety of sherry produced by oxidative aging. It is normally darker than amontillado and has a higher glycerine content, which makes it smoother and less dry. Oloroso is usually dark and nutty.
Unlike the fino and amontillado sherries, in oloroso sherries the flor yeast is suppressed by fortification at an earlier stage. This causes the finished wine to lack the fresh yeasty taste of the fino sherries. Without the layer of flor, the sherry is exposed to air through the slightly porous walls of the American or Canadian oak casks, and undergoes oxidative aging. As the wine ages, it becomes darker and stronger and is often left for many decades.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Hugo's Chorizo Grits and Egg Cassoulet, Lamb Meatballs with Cumin, Mint, and Tomato Sauce, Rotisserie Chicken with Dried Fruit and Pine Nuts&id=){kind=link}
, Leo Alzinger Jr. helps. Every vintage since 1995 is amongst the best collection in Austria.
In 2000, UNESCO declared the Wachau region to be a world cultural heritage landscape. Well-known producers include: Alzinger, Bäuerl Wolfgang, Högl, Nikolaihof, and Pichler Rudi. White varieties account for around 90% of total production. The Wachau region is among the best white wine producing regions in Austria, specifically for Riesling and Veltliner.
This wine-growing region in Austria is one of eight such regions in the federal state of Lower Austria. It has a total vineyard area of 1.390 hectares, split up among 867 grape growers. The Danube river flows through the region, with most of the vineyards, many of them terraced, located on the south-facing slopes on the north bank.The terrain is mainly characterised by shallow soils with a high mineral content, ensuring warm growing conditions. The soils are mainly loess, sand and gravel.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Glazed ham, seafood, poultry, Asian cuisine, Thai cuisine, lobster, roast chicken, sautéed sole, sautéed trout, summer salads&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=100200.jpg&extdesc=Au Bon Climat "Hildegard"&subdesc=2004®ion=Santa Maria Valley, U.S.&name=Pinot Gris&price=38.99¬es=Founded in 1982, Au Bon Climat (which means "a well-exposed vineyard") produces internationally-recognized Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc wine from grapes grown in California's Santa Barbara County. The Au Bon Climat winery is located on the world-famous Bien Nacido Vineyard, and is owned by winemaker Jim Clendenen. Bien Nacido is made up of over 900 acres of vines, nestled in a canyon twenty miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. Though the ocean can be viewed only from the hills surrounding the vineyards, the influence of the sea is felt in the cool temperatures of the Santa Maria AVA. Warm days and cool nights combine with soils composed of gravel and calciferous clay to produce wines with a unique and much sought-after character.
55 percent Pinot Gris, 40 percent Pinot Blanc and 5 percent Aligote
FOOD PAIRINGS: Penne with Shrimp and Spicy Tomato Sauce, Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Tarragon Cream Sauce, Toasted Orzo and Chicken Pilaf with Green Olives and Peas&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=130101.jpg&extdesc=Azelia Barolo&subdesc=2001®ion=Piedmont, Italy&name=Nebbiolo&price=47.99¬es=Wine Spectator Score: 92
"Bright blackberry and cherry aromas here with hints of minerals. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Extremely well-crafted. Best after 2008. 880 cases made." (JS)
FOOD PAIRINGS: Grilled Ouzo-and-Nutmeg Lamb Chops, Porchetta, Vodka-Marinated Rib Roast
Barolo-Braised Veal, Lavender-Marinated Leg of Lamb &id=){kind=link}
 for wines located in the Community of Castile and Leon. It comprises 72 municipalities, of which 53 are in the province of Valladolid, 17 are in the north of the province of Segovia, and 2 are in the north of the province of Ávila. It is known primarily for its quality white wines based on the verdejo grape. (Wikipedia)
Agrícola Castellana S.C.L., located in the heart of the D.O Rueda, was founded in 1935 in the town of La Seca (Valladolid) by a group of thirty winegrowers.
Vinified entirely from Verdejo grape variety selected from their own vineyards located in the area of Segovia with 800 metres altitude; most of the selected vines are ungrafted with an average age of 80 years old. (Winery)
FOOD PAIRINGS: Fish, seafood, cheese, warm salads, cheeses and grilled white meats&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=170018.jpg&extdesc=Baumard Coteaux Clos St Catherine&subdesc=2002®ion=Loire, France&name=Chenin Blanc&price=44.99¬es=Domaine des Baumard is tucked away in the village of Rochefort sur Loire, which liest at the northern end of the Coteaux du Layon appellation. The domaine was established in 1634, and at that time Florent Baumard's ancestors were busy cultivating the vine.This was interrupted by the arrival of Phylloxera, also when the family turned their attention to nursery work, rather than viticulture.
It was Jean Baumard, a graduate of both Dijon and Bordeaux Universities who took control of the business in 1955 and steered it back to viticulture. Jean pulled the domaine from obscurity to the forefront of Loire winemaking. As time marches on, his son Florent Baumard took control in the 1990s. There has been no blip in quality and under Florent's control, this domaine continues to turn out fabulous wines. The St. Catherine is sourced from a singly, sandy vinyard just outside Rochefort and is elegant rather than overly rich.
"Lots of mango, peach, green almond and orange blossom notes here, but this stays remarkably fresh, bright and open-knit, with floral notes and lively, almost crackling acidity running through the finish. Drink now through 2020. 500 cases made." 93 Points, Wine Spectator
FOOD PAIRINGS: Tofu with Spicy Meat Sauce, Shrimp and Lemon Skewers with Feta-Dill Sauce, Basmati-Rice with Cauliflower and Potatoes, Red Curry Carrot Soup, Steamed Orange Roughy with Mushroom Sauce&id=){kind=link}
 Inky purple. A heady bouquet evokes ripe red berries, anise, mocha and pungent fresh flowers. Supple and sweet on entry, then more structured in the middle, offering deep, mineral-accented dried strawberry and cherry liqueur flavors. Takes a spicy turn on the long, sappy finish, which echoes the pure red berry qualities. The oak (all new) is almost shockingly understated, perhaps thanks to the reported four-year aging of the staves.
Food Pairing: Latin-Spiced Rib Eye with Sautéed Onions and Cilantro, Chicken Livers with Caramelized Onions and Madeira, Roast Beef with Spicy Yogurt-Walnut Sauce&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110003.jpg&extdesc=Bodegas Borsao S.A. "Tres Picos" Garnacha&subdesc=2007®ion=Campo de Borgia, Spain&name=Grenache&price=17.99¬es=Bodegas Borsao is located in the town of Borja, a small village surrounded by hills and rivers about 30 miles outside of Zaragosa, Spain. For those less familiar with Spanish geography, Zaragosa is located in the north central part of Spain. The D.O. appellation Campo de Borja is very close to Rioja and borders the southeast corner of the Navarra D.O. region.
Bodegas Borsao was founded in 1958. Its vineyards, planted primarily with Grenache, Tempranillo, and Cabernet, sit between the mountains behind the town and the local river Ebro at an elevation of approximately 1200 feet. Robert Parker recently described them as "one of the world's greatest value-priced wineries."
This wine is 100% Grenache and is fermented in steel. It is a young wine and fully expressive of all that the varietal has to offer. The grapes come from vineyards that are between 35 and 40 years old.
RP 91/100
FOOD PAIRINGS: An excellent match with a char-grilled free-range chicken with fresh herbs tucked under the breast skin; plenty of body and structure to hold up well to rare red meat, too. &id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110206.jpg&extdesc=Bodegas Emilio Moro Malleolus&subdesc=2001®ion=Ribera Del Duero, Spain&name=Tempranillo&price=69.99¬es=Bodegas Emilio Moro is placed in the heart of the Ribera del Duero D.O. It is born in Pesquera de Duero, legendary village for wine making.It is very well known that the triangle formed between Pesquera de Duero, Valbuena de Duero and Peñafiel, is a privileged area to produce wine of excellent quality.
The history of the bodega goes back three generations; Emilio Moro was born in the heart of the Pesquera wine-growing area and grew up treading grapes and racking wine in his native village of Pesquera de Duero, in the province of Valladolid. As early as 14 years old, Emilio helped his father sell 100 large earthenware pitchers of wine to local clients.
WA 94 Pts."The 2001 Malleolus is a deep ruby/purple-hued offering boasting a big, sweet nose of vanilla intermixed with blackberries, cherries, crushed rocks, and smoky oak."
WS 90 Pts."Drink now through 2010. 400 cases imported."
FOOD PAIRING: Chorizos Braised in Hard Cider, Farmer-Style Pork Tenderloin with Pimentón Sauce, Autumn Lamb and Vegetable Stew&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110179.jpg&extdesc=Bodegas Numanthia Termanthia &subdesc=2005®ion=Toro, Spain&name=Tempranillo&price=229.99¬es=Located in Toro, Spain, on the southern bank of the Duero River. You wouldn't grow corn here, but for superior grapevines the conditions are perfect. High temperatures and little rain. Sandy soil and excellent drainage. Clay and limestone subsoil. Ultra low yields from these ancient scraggly vines produce only one to one and half tons of grapes per acre, compare that to First Growth Bordeaux which average about two and a half, resulting in some of the most extraordinary wines ever produced in Spain.
The Wine Spectator described it as, "one of the last unexploited patches of superior grape growing terroir in Europe, with decades-old vines and a mature winemaking culture."
Robert Parker said, "There are a number of serious wines emerging from Toro, but Numanthia may be the most perfectionist wine of the appellation." He called the 2002 Termanthia "a Toro on steroids."
The Dominio Eugren family has run the Bodega Numanthia Termes for 150 years. 100% Tempranillo. Hand picked. Lightly crushed. Aged in French Oak for 19 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. The wines are dark, dark, dark with many layers of aroma and flavor. The tannins are soft and the acidity is bright.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110041.jpg&extdesc=Bodegas Sierra Cantabria "Crianza" &subdesc=2004®ion=Rioja, Spain&name=Tempranillo&price=19.99¬es=With more land under vine than any other country in the world, Spain is the great sleeping wine giant. In recent years, a great deal of money and passion has been poured in the burgeoning Spanish wine industry, helping to improve quality among it’s a vast array of wines from sparkling Cava to Sherry, to Rioja Gran Reserva. The most important red-wine-producing regions are Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Navarra. Over all, Spain has 53 DO (Denominación de Origen) regions.
Tempranillo is the most important red wine varietal for both everyday and world-class Spanish wines. Frequently, the wines made from Tempranillo have aromas of black cherry fruit as well as leather and earthy qualities. The two most famous areas for great Tempranillo based wines are the Ribera del Duero and the Rioja.
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 is probably the most widely planted variety of red wine grape in the world, and"Garnacha" (or Garnatxa in Catalan) is the most widely planted variety in its homeland of Spain.[ It ripens late, so needs hot, dry conditions such as those found in Spain and in the south of France.[1] It is generally spicy, berry-flavoured and soft on the palate. Bodegas Zabrin is a new project for importer Jorge Ordonez and the Gil family of Jumilla. From Clio, El Nido, Juan GIl and now the new addition of Atteca, with The 2005 Ateca is a 100% Grenache produced from the estate's oldest vineyard (80-100 years). Located in Calatayud Spain, and grown at 3,000 feet elevation, these ancient vines produce increadiblely rich, soft, lush wine. Don't miss out on this one!
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, Australia, Santa Clara (CA) to Australia and back to the Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Working in all facets of production, from cellar to field work, lab tech to winemaker has lead to the fulfillment of a lifelong goal to produce his own wine. Branham Estate Wines began in 1994.
220 case produciton
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=120006.jpg&extdesc=Bucci Verdicchio&subdesc=2006®ion=Marche, Italy&name=Verdicchio&price=26.99¬es=The Buccis have owned land and made wine in the Castelli di Jesi area as far back as the 1700s, originating in one of the castles themselves: Montecarotto. Their impressive heritage might have daunted a lesser man than Ampelio Bucci, whose first name itself has its roots in "ampelos", ancient Greek for "vine"... Ampelio has succeeded in maintaining the best of tradition (old vines, wholly estate-grown fruit, and the area's own varieties), while revolutionizing quite a few of Italy's traditional winemaking tenets, most notably, the old assumption that whites should be lighter, cooler and shorter-lived.
His partner in excellence is an Italian genius of style and vision: oenologist Giorgio Grai. Not being content with the estate's longtime standing as the benchmark to the appellation, Bucci and Grai have embarked on the arduous but rewarding course of officially certified, 100% organic farming. Their first steps in this direction were taken in 1999, and the EU's seal of approval started with the crop of 2002.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=210012.jpg&extdesc=Buller Fine Muscat&subdesc=NV®ion=Rutherglen, Australia&name=Muscat&price=17.99¬es=Buller Wines is a fourth generation winemaking family long renowned for producing world renowned fortified and table wines. This Muscat was the Winner of 'Wine of the Year' at the 2005 Federation Square Victorian Wine Awards.
95/100 Robert Parker 2005. "Fortified Muscat is one of the truly world class Australian styles. Nowhere else in the world can you find wines of such complexity with unique raisiny sweetness which is a hallmark of the style. Fabulous value - if not underpriced."
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, very low rainfall (300-400 mm per year) and about 3,000 hours per year of sun. The soils are thin (40 mm deep) and poor, composed of red clay and sand, over layers of chalk and lime. La Mancha’s climate is dry and extremely harsh, as a result, there are many small vineyard growers who are absentee farmers and only need to work their vineyards an average of twenty days per year, mostly at harvest. There are droughts, but pests and diseases are not a problem in this severe climate, and superb grape ripeness is a given. The grapes that thrive in these conditions make some of the gutsiest and structured wines (big fruit, tannins and alcohol) from Spain. Vines are planted in a ‘marco real’ pattern, about 2.5 meters apart, to allow them to find enough water during the long, dry summer. The head-trained vines are grown low to the ground to help the vine’s leaves protect the fruit from receiving too much sun.
The Campos Reales is made from 100% Tempranillo (called Cencibel in La Mancha) grapes from 30 year-old vines. The vineyards have mainly calcareous clay and chalky, well-drained soils and the yields is kept to a very low two tons per acre. The wine is made using traditional methods and is fermented in stainless steel tanks.
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. Like many world-class wine regions the secret here is spectacular terroir. Hillside vineyards with poor soils and low yielding old vines are the key. But why has it taken so long for the potential of this region to be unlocked? The terroir has always been there, but the wines now are immeasurably better than they used to be. This is probably because of the ambition and ability of the producers, coupled with a domestic market prepared to pay substantial prices for the best wines.
This fabulous value from the other side of the famed Priorat appellation, this dense ruby-purple colored blend exhibits wonderful minerality along with beautiful raspberry and blueberry fruit notes interwoven with liquid slate/rock-like characteristics. Medium-bodied with gorgeously pure fruit, this blend of 50 percent Carignan, 35 percent Syrah, and 15 percent Grenache is ideal for drinking now and over the next 5-6 years.
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 that are over 25 years old and are made up of “Alberello” vines. Puglia, located in the far south-east corner of the peninsula with a coastline that stretches for over 800 kilometres along the Ionian and Adriatic Seas, is a hot dry region of extensive plains, few rivers and problems of drought which are only partially resolvable through irrigation. Naturally low yields have coincided with the introduction of international varieties and the resuscitation of quality local cultivars such as Primitivo to raise the standard of the region's wines significantly.
Food Pairings: Bacon-Wrapped Rack of Venison, Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Caper and Bread Crumb Salsa, Lemon-and-Mint Roast Leg of Lamb with Flageolets
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Aglianico (pronounced "ah-LYAH-nee-koe") is a black grape grown in the Campania and Basilicata regions of Italy. The vine originated in Greece and was brought to Campania by Greek settlers. The name may be a corruption of Vitis hellenica, Latin for "Greek vine". In early Roman times, it was the principal grape of the famous Falernian wine which was the Roman equivalent of a First Growth wine today.
The passion for winemaking is not new to the Giuratrabocchetti family and has been handed down for generations.
And in 1998 the Cantine del Notaio wine estate was born from this same tradition, when both Gerardo Giuratrabocchetti, with his degree in Agricultural Science, and his wife Marcella, took up the Aglianico del Vulture challenge.
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 of northwest Italy, as well as popular French varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. Cascade Cliffs' signature style is to use multiple strains of oak in the aging process: French, Hungarian and American.
The Goat Head Red is always an exclusive blend of the Winemaker’s favorites--it changes every year. This year's blend is equal parts cabernet sauvignon, nebbiolo, and barbera. Just 84 cases made.
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 of 25 hectares of which 23 spread of vineyards.
Continuing the work of their father Giuseppe, his children Laura, Giuseppe, and Alfio produce wine which is made exclusively from the estate's grapes and from the transformation of these they obtain DOC and DOCG: Barolo, Dolcetto d'Alba, Barbera d'Alba, Nebbiolo Langhe, Freisa Langhe, Grignolino Piedmonte, Pinot Langhe, Chardonnay Langhe.
"It may very well be the finest Barolo Cavallotto has ever made, and it is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2026." - 95pts RP
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 of 25 hectares of which 23 spread of vineyards.
The Cavallotto Estate extends to the east over the Bricco Boschis vineyards which are right behind the 1800 farmhouse. In the central body of the building, which is not underground, you can see the space assigned to the fermentation. The freshly harvested grapes are separated from their stalks and are steeped and fermented in stainless steel wine vats which contain hl 100 at a controlled temperature. The maturing of Barolo, Barbera and a part of the Dolcetto takes place in Slavonic oak barrel.
FOOD PAIRING: Agnolotti (a pasta)is made with eggs stuffed with beef, pork or rabbit and flavoured wiht sausage, parmesan chees and herbs. Risotti (rice dishes) are a speciality, often served covered with shaved truffles. Risotto might compose an entire meal, enriched with funghi porcini (mushrooms), fandue, eels and frogs from the Po River, little birds on a spit, and other delicacies.&id=){kind=link}
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 on the berries as harvest approaches. This mold does not ruin the grape but instead causes the loss of much of the water content in the berry. The result is a raisin-like berry with extreme concentration of the natural sugars and flavors. The loss of the water in the grape means that the yeild of wine is amazingly small. On average, only one glass of wine is produced from each vine in the vineyards of d'Yquem. In order to harvest only the grapes that have achieved the maximum concentration levels, the harvest at Chateau d'Yquem can last for weeks and involves several passes by up to 150 harvesters. The harvesters pick individual berries rather than the normal process of harvesting entire bunches. This method of harvesting is extremely expensive and only the top chateaux in the region are able to afford it.
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 to signify the depth and fullness of the southern sun and warmth, red ('Gueules' in old French) for the character, power and round.
Starting from scratch, Diane knew that her ultimate success was up to her. During her year-long oenology and viticulture studies in Montpellier, she cultivated her personal winemaking style. Following her divorce in 1999, Diane buried herself in her work for seven long years, during which she restructured her vineyard. Capitalizing on the fact that the Domaine had no past, she was able to impose her own style.
The property lies on the southern side of the Costières de Nîmes. The vineyards face south and south-east on a terroir of galets roulés (the famous rounded pebbles also found in areas such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape). Red and rosé wines are blended from a range of grape varietals - syrah, Grenache, carignan, mourvèdre and cinsault. Whites come from Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Rolle/Vermentino.
Made from the oldest vines on the estate, La Bolida is based mostly on Mourvèdre, picked at the start of October. Tiny yields (approx 10 hl/ha) and optimal ripeness give this wine a wonderful balance of roundness and power.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=220024.jpg&extdesc=Chateau de Segries Lirac Rouge&subdesc=2007®ion=Rhone Valley, France&name=Grenache&price=17.99¬es=In 1994, Henri de Lanzac, cousin of Christophe Delorme from Domaine de la Mordorée, purchased the Domaine and began to improve the quality of the wine. "Ségriès" in provencal means "water spring". The Domaine Château de Ségriès owns 44.5 hectares of vineyard land (108.91 acres), all in old vines, of which 30 ha (74.10 acres) are in Lirac, on clay and limestone based soils.
Deep blueberry and forest aromas precede the very long flavors of black cherry, bramble and black pepper. Muscular and packed, finishes with drying tannins.
"The 2006 Lirac is superb, rich in black fruit, very Provencal, and medium-bodied. Drink it over the next 4-5 years." - Wine Advocate (#178, Aug. 08), 90 pts
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=220018.jpg&extdesc=Chateau Donjon Rose'&subdesc=2008®ion=Minervois, France&name=Rose&price=14.99¬es=The "Chateau du Donjon", once the property of the monks of the abbey of Caunes, has been family property since the 15th century. It takes its name from the ancient castle of Bagnoles and from its picturesque 13th century donjon (keep) that shoots up in the middle of the cellar.
The vineyard of the Château du Donjon "stretches out over the rural district of BAGNOLES, the western part of the Minervois region, in the Clamoux area. It is divided into two large parts, one for AOC Minervois, and the other for "Vin de Pays" (Regional wines). The yields of these wines are very limited, in order to obtain a magnificent concentration of aromas.
Throughout the centuries, wines from the Minervois region have traditionally been served at the tables of the kings of France.
Food Pairings: Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, Spiced Chicken Tacos with Crispy Skins, Lamb Meatballs in Sour-Cherry Sauce.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=130147.jpg&extdesc=Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 375ml&subdesc=2005®ion=Sauternes, France&name=Semillon&price=69.99¬es=Situated 45 km south of Bordeaux on the left bank of the Garonne river, the Sauternes-Barsac appellation area covers 5 communes: Sauternes, Barsac, Preignac, Fargues and Bommes. Château Guiraud, is situated entirely in the Sauternes commune. Their concentrated grapes are carefully tipped into the wine press. The harvest is pressed in its entirety. At the end of the harvest they will have an average of 50 to 60 different batches of wine. The separation of these batches will ensure that each batch will keep its own personality, potential and characteristics. At blending they will have a wide range of aromas and complexity allowing them a wide choice of possible blends to create a great Guiraud. In this crucial choice their objective is to remain true to the characteristics of their particular style and that of their ‘terroir’.
97 points, Wine Spectator: "Delivers lots of botrytis spice, with lemon tart and cooked apple. Full-bodied, with loads of cream and vanilla and an intense tropical fruit and honey aftertaste. Long and viscous, with a layered and beautiful spicy finish. Hard not to drink it now. Best after 2014."
Food Pairings: Almond Crème Caramel, Apples Baked in Pastry with Plum Sauce, Fois Gras
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. Handle made with the Yew tree of the "Bosquet de la Reine" (the bosquet of the Queen) from "Le Château de Versailles" . Collected after the terrible storm of December 26 1999 that destroyed most of the rare trees of the Château de Versailles garden. This beautiful creation is a celebration of the spirit of Marie Antoinette and the unceasing rejuvenation of life. Symbol of Peace, Wisdom and Eternity, this corkscrew is served to you by the best sommelier of the world.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=200034.jpg&extdesc=Chateau Languiole Stainless Steel&subdesc=®ion=Wine, Accessory&name=Chateau Laguiole&price=129.99¬es=Chateau Laguiole™ Waiter's Corkscrew, Stainless Steel
A keepsake. The most prestigious corkscrew in the world, this exquisite professional corkscrew line continues to grow in popularity and has been expanded again in response to popular demand. Each corkscrew is elegantly designed to include:
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110234.jpg&extdesc=Chateau Musar 'Hochar' Red&subdesc=2001®ion=Bekaa Valley, Lebanon&name=Cinsault&price=22.99¬es=Created in 1930 in the cellar of an old 17th century castle, Château Musar is as much the work of a family as the living testimony of all the civilisations that have tread its soil. Château Musar first achieved international recognition during the Bristol Wine Fair in England in 1979, where the wine press and prominent critics including Michael Broadbent declared it "the discovery of the fair". In 1984, the respected wine magazine Decanter named Serge Hochar the first ever "Wine Man of the Year" for his extraordinary achievements, determination and dedication to producing wines during the difficult years of the Lebanese Civil War. Speaking about the wines of Château Musar, Serge Hochar says "the harmony of nature is better than anything we could ever create. I believe it should be a priority to seek to drink what is 'true' rather than what is 'good' ". When speaking about quality in wine he adds "I once produced a wine that was technically perfect but it lacked the charms of imperfection". No doubt Serge Hochar's strong personality and conviction in his beliefs have provided much inspiration for the many passionate fans of Château Musar throughout the world.
Food Pairings: Burhan's Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Sumac-Onion Salad, Korean Barbecued Pork, Open-Faced Reuben Sandwiches&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=100111.jpg&extdesc=Chateau Noel Saint Laurent Cote du Rhone Blanc&subdesc=2006®ion=Cote du Rhone, France&name=Viognier&price=23.99¬es=The property of Chateau Noel Saint-Laurent has belonged to the Noel family since the late 1940s, where they have respectfully maintained the castle and the tradition of growing vines. Today, vineyards are managed by Didier Noel, while the winemaking is the responsibility of his wife, Brigitte Noel. The papal influence is still visible in the crest of the castle which is used on their wine labels.
The vineyard is situated on slopes with soil of mixed limestone and clay that contain stones from the ancient river bed of the Durance. The vines are grown with the utmost respect for the environment. They are maintained in "lutte raisonee", or reasonably organic practices. A portion of this wine is fermented and aged directly in one vintage old Chateau Yquem barriques for 8 to 10 months.
60 percent Viognier, 30 percent Marsanne, 10 percent Bourboulenc
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 located in Vignonet, one of the five St Emilion communes. The property has a long history of wine production, stretching back as far as 1714 when it was little more than a farm. Things stepped up a gear when the estate was purchased by historian Jules Roy in 1869, who constructed a grand chateau and tidied up the vineyards. From then on little changed at Chateau Teyssier, until the arrival of Jonathan and Lyn Maltus in 1994.
Jonathan Maltus had big plans for Chateau Teyssier. Not only was there extensive modernisation in the winery and cellar, but there was also a second winery constructed. Old concrete vats were replaced with stainless steel, and in fact a second, entirely new winery was constructed for the sole purpose of vinifying the single vineyard wines. The chateau, which had fallen some way towards a state of disrepair, also saw some restoration, and within a few years a state-of-the-art bottling line was installed. New vineyards were added to the Maltus portfolio, and the wine now sources fruit from plots in Vignonet, St Sulpice de Faleyrens and St Emilion.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Lamb Chops with Garlic and Olive Oil, Pan-Roasted Duck Breasts with Onions and Crisp Pancetta, Seared Steaks with Porcini Mushroom Cream Sauce&id=){kind=link}
 Merlot. It is actually a pre-phylloxera grape that was once grown widely in Bordeaux, but today thrives exclusively in Chile. Full-bodied and profoundly colored, Carménère is celebrated as Chile's signature grape, just as Pinot Noir is synonymous with red Burgundy. Chono's single-varietal bottling of Carménère somehow channels the spirit of Bordeaux, with its inky color and suggestions of pencil lead, espresso and warm earth. &id=){kind=link}
 and Elda Ciacci. In 1985, in the absence of direct successors, the property was inherited by Giuseppe Bianchini. He and his family took residence in the Palazzo, the head quarters for the agricultural estate. They uphold the heritage of the property and, with determination and pride, maintain the traditions and culture that are part and parcel of the estate.
With its growth, Brunello became recognized as the ultimate expression of the Sangiovese grape in that it combines power, concentration, complexity, and personality that few Chiantis or Vino Nobile di Montepulcianos can match.
FOOD PAIRING: Canapés of chopped liver and spleen or mushrooms appear finocchiata (a salame containing fennel seeds), dried pork and wild-boar sausages, raw ham, and salami&id=){kind=link}
. Thierry Sabon has recently taken over the winemaking duties and looks to be in fine form. Tradition combined with vision is the backbone of Sabon's winemaking philosophy - under his guidance the family's cuvées have reached new heights, with lower yields, more dynamic blending and earlier bottling.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Garlic-Rubbed Spareribs, Roasted Vegetable Bruschetta, Grilled Flank Steak with Polenta with Mushrooms&id=){kind=link}
 grape, with a maximum of 30percent Merlot or Tannat grape varieties.
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 and Scott Hazeldine and Robert Heywood, with Gilles Pauquet consulting - as he does for Châteaux Cheval Blanc, Canon, Figeac, and Teyssier. The vineyards are managed by Daniel Tschirn.
Classic ripe Shiraz that is handpicked from old Shiraz Vines based in the north of the Barossa Valley. The grapes are double-sorted - by bunch and then by grape - on arrival at the winery and, after fermentation, aged in French and American oak for a year. Purple in colour with a round, enveloping taste.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=140135.jpg&extdesc=Coniglio Cabernet Franc&subdesc=2004®ion=Napa, U.S.&name=Cabernet Franc&price=39.99¬es=Coniglio Wines has searched for vineyards which exemplify the best combination of site, soil, and viticulture from many of the mountain districts in Napa Valley. The Cabernet Franc is sourced from a vineyard on the Valley floor, north of St. Helena. This Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley is the first of many small lot wines that Coniglio Wines will produce. "The wine was originally purchased as a blending component, but due to its quality Coniglio decided to bottle the remaining wine. The aromas are packed with dark berries, spice and cassis. The pallet is rich, yet balanced with smooth tannins and a lingering finish. This is not your typical Cabernet Franc!"
Production: 310 cases
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=240081.jpg&extdesc=Corte alla Flora Podere del Giuggiolo IGT&subdesc=2008®ion=Tuscany, Italy&name=White Blend&price=11.99¬es=This beautiful vineyard is located in the splendid land of Tuscany, the land of the Etruscans, with their great tradition, the innate elegance, love of art and of pleasure. And here is the "Pearl of the sixteenth century," Montepulciano, with its courts, the aristocratic beauty of a remarkable piece of land, generous with those that love it, respect it, care for it like a treasure. Vines and olive trees have always grown so well here that they made a wonderful garden of the land, known and appreciated by popes and kings. And its highly prized fruits are appreciated as much today as they once were.
This lovely Tuscan wine is a blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. It has a fresh and fruity fragrance with notes of citrus, in particular lemon and grapefruit. It is a young wine with great potentiality.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS: Crisp Lime Brook Trout, Yellow Tomato Gazpacho with Olivata Croutons, Baked Eggs with Spinach, Asparagus, and Prosciutto.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=100180.jpg&extdesc=Crocker & Starr Sauvignon Blanc&subdesc=2009®ion=Napa Valley, U.S.&name=Sauvignon Blanc&price=32.99¬es=The eighteenth century stone winery named "Stone Place" borders the Crocker Vineyard where these classic grape varieties are grown. Paying homage to the "Estate" concept, Pam Starr brings forth the personality of the vineyard with her winemaking signature.
A few years ago one of Pam Starr's Sauvignon Blancs was named the 12th best wine in the world by a famous wine magazine. Yes, in the world, not just Napa, or California or America. "Holy Cow!" she is said to have responded.
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 that originates from the Priorat/Barcelona region in Spain. It has traditionally been blended with other varietals both in Spain and in France, where it can comprise as much as 50% of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc blends. Although widely planted in France and Spain, Grenache Blanc is relatively rare in the United States, with fewer than 100 acres planted nationwide.
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 the family takes its name from, the Orsaria family has been crafting fine wines from the alluvial soil of the Colli Orientali Friuli, far in the eastern reaches of Italy. The bears have since moved on, as the woods they inhabited have been cleared for viticulture.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Green Grape and Marcona Almond Gazpacho, Cataplana Stew with Sausage and Clams, Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp with Passion Fruit Dressing
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, 10-20% Canaiolo Nero, and up to 20% lesser grapes whose use is authorized in the Province of Siena; it cannot include more than 10% white grapes, and the only aromatic grape allowed is Malvasia del Chianti. The wines are to be stored in botti (large oak barrels) according to traditional custom for a minimum of two years, or three for riserve. The minimum alcohol content of the wine is 12.5%.
One of the classic wines from Tuscany, this Vino Nobile from Montepulciano is made by Lorenzo Landi from 90% Prugnolo Gentile, 10% Canaiolo Nero and Mammolo. The wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation for 5-7 days, followed by a fermentation on the skins for other 8 days. Ageing is 2 years in oak: 70% in Slavonian oak casks; 30% in French barriques. 6 months in bottle.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted Lamb Chops, Potatoes Au Gratin, Smoked Beef Brisket
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=180029.jpg&extdesc=Derbes Les Pinots&subdesc=2002®ion=Sonoma, U.S.&name=Pinot Meunier&price=43.99¬es=Winemaker Cécile Lemerle-Derbès grew up in the vineyards of the Champagne region, where she was and still is involved in the growing of grapes. After studying to become a viticulturist and Oenologue she made fine wines throughout the world, at Champagne Bollinger, Champagne Jacquart, Schug Carneros, Korbel, and Golan Heights, amongst others. Her background with the grapes of Champagne have inspired this elegant, perfectly balanced wine, "Les Pinots," a blend half and half blend of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Roast Lamb, Mu Shu Pork, Barbequed meat, and Blue Cheese&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110326.jpg&extdesc=Disznoko Dry Tokaji Furmit&subdesc=2006®ion= Tokaji, Hungary&name=Furmint&price=19.99¬es=Tokaj-Hegyalja is situated in the north-eastern corner of Hungary, about 250 km from Budapest. The entire estate is classified as first growth by the first classification system ever developed for wine. The estate is essentially a hill of volcanic clay soil with perlite pebbles. The estate was purchased in 1992 after the fall of communism in Hungry, and inprovements were made across the board. The estate has been credited with returning Tokaji's reputation to a day when it was considered "the wine of kings and the king of wines".
This wine is made from only the Furmint grape: the noblest and most ancient Tokaj variety that gives the firmness, the strength of the wines. It ripens late, has a lively acid character, becomes aszú grape easily. It is well-structured, fresh, fruity and has a long finish. The features of the variety are complemented by the nature of the terroir, and the minerality of the volcanic soil.
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, 20 percent Mourvedre, and 10 percent Cinsault. It is dense, powerful and beautifully balanced, with aptitude to age for six to eight years. 580 Cases made.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=100255.jpg&extdesc=Domaine Bott Geyl "Les Elements"&subdesc=2007®ion=Alsace, France&name=Gewurztraminer&price=24.99¬es=Young Jean-Christophe Bott is passionate about quality and unafraid to make sacrifices on its behalf. He has adopted a biodynamic regimen in the vineyards and is now holding most of his wines 6-24 months in bottle before release. Robert Parker has said many of the wines he tasted "gave reason to believe--as does Bott’s articulate advocacy--that this will be one of the more talked-about Alsace domains of the coming decade.
Rich, verging on an oily texture, this Gewürztraminer is bright and full of lychee, honey and floral notes. It's beautifully balanced and harmonious, gliding to a long, grapefruit-tinged finish.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Indian-Spiced Sea Bass with Spinach, Peas and Carrots, Fettuccine with Swiss Chard and Dried Fruit, Chicken Almond Curry with Apricots&id=){kind=link}
 and 40 percent Colombard
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=210070.jpg&extdesc=Domaine des Trois Toits&subdesc=2007®ion=Loire, France&name=Muscat&price=16.99¬es= Muscadet is produced in 4 wine terroirs around the city of Nantes in the Loire Valley. The Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is the most important and the best of them. This old style wine upholds the tradition of leaving the grape juice to rest during winter before putting the wine in bottle. Lucien Pauvert the owner of Domaine de la Borne situated just south of Nantes, is set to retire after the 2005 vintage. Rosenthal WIne Merchants who imports the wine had known of Pauvert's plans for quite some time as he struggled to find a young vigneron to take command of his vineyards, the first to come into view as one leaves the growing city of Nantes in a southerly direction. Failing in this endeavor, Pauvert has begun to sell off his valuable vineyard property, progenitor of "true" Muscadet, the stony, piere a fusil Muscadet drawn directly from the lies each spring rather than the forced, fruity juice of the modern day. So, Rosenthal enlisted Pauvert in our search for a complementary grower and, voila, one of his neighbors, Hubert Rousseau pops up to purchase 3 hectare of vineyards; they tasted through a series of cuvees produced at this lovely domaine in the sector known as "La Nicoliere", and are convinced that this wine is the Muscadet savior.
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 is made primarily from Grenache (95 percent) with Carignane, Syrah and Mourvèdre. By law, grapes harvested for Banyuls must contain 254 grams of sugar per liter.
Domaine du Mas Blanc harvests by hand, destems the grapes, then stops the fermentation by adding neutral grape spirits. The wine then macerates with the skins for three weeks before being aged in tanks.
The aging is important. Rimage, in order to preserve its fresh fruit character, does not have any contact with oxygen. "Banyuls is more fragile than Vintage Port," states vigneron Jean-Michel Parcé of Domaine du Mas Blanc. "It is generally bottled after a year, but if the pure, primary fruit aromas of raspberry and cherry have evolved into dried fruit flavors."
Food Pairings: Chocolate, rich desserts, robust cheese (Roquefort, Stilton), pork or duck liver pate
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=170082.jpg&extdesc=Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe "La Crau"&subdesc=2007®ion=Rhone Valley, France&name=Grenache&price=79.99¬es=Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe does indeed derive its name from an old telegraph station, one which was once sited on the hill where this Châteauneuf domaine now stands.
The history of the domaine itself begins with Hippolyte Brunier in 1898, who planted vines on the Plateau de la Crau, situated in the triangle between the villages of Bédarrides, Châteauneuf and Courthezon, thereby establishing the vineyard that today remains the prime source of fruit for Vieux Télégraphe.
The grand vin here is the red Vieux Télégraphe, a classic Châteauneuf blend. The wines declare La Crau on the label but this is not a special bottling as is often thought, all the fruit for the grand vin comes from this plateau. The fruit for this wine is destemmed and pressed, then fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control, for a period of two to three weeks. Malolactic is encouraged. The wine then goes into concrete tank for nine months, before going into oak foudres (up to 70 hectolitre capacity) for up to one year. The wine is bottled at two years of age, without filtration.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=170011.jpg&extdesc=Domaine Font De Michelle Cuvee Etienne CDP&subdesc=2003®ion=C.D.P., France&name=Grenache&price=39.99¬es=In 1950 this estate was bought by Etienne Gonnet, the father of the two brothers who own it today. He was brother-in-law to Brunel at Vieux Telegraphe and the estate is the nearest neighbor to the Brunels. Since 1975 the brothers Jean and Michel have run the domain. Today, their sons Guillaume and Bertrand are participating as the 3rd generation of the family.
The name of the estate comes from a hidden spring, in a hollow among the vines, called the "Fontaine de Michelle". Most of the 30 hectares are located around La Crau in Chateauneuf-du-Pape and includes vines over 100 years old.
The 2003 cuvée is: Grenache noir 70 percent (from 90 year old vines) - Syrah 15 percent and Mourvedre 15 percent.
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 and a late harvest to produce the ripest fruit, and there is virtually no intervention in the winemaking and bottling with no filtration.
85 percent Marsanne, 15 percent Rousanne
"Lovely notes of lemon curd, crème fraîche, bitter almond and dried peach and pineapple run through a long, creamy finish. As beautiful as the flavors are, the texture and drive through the finish are even better. Really gorgeous feel. Drink now through 2020. 900 cases made. 94 points" Wine Spectator
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=100256.jpg&extdesc=Domaine La Guintrandy Cote Du Rhone&subdesc=2007®ion=Rhone Valley, U.S.&name=Grenache&price=13.99¬es=The domaine "La Guintrandy" is situated at the gateway to the "Enclave des Papes" in the commune of Visan and Tulette. It is a modern vineyard steeped in history ; indeed, in 1966 the remains of Saracen burial ground were discovered on the land.
The name GUINTRANDY is derived from the Visigoth word GUNTRAN, this place name being found in the archives of the abbey of Cluny, which owned the land in around the year 1000.
The "Côtes-du-Rhône" and the "Vins de Pays" are produced on stony calcareous sandstone.
They are generous well-structured and aromatic wines for their classification, and can be laid down for a short time with no problem.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Garlic-Rubbed Spareribs, Cornish Hens with Fruit, Walnuts, and Honey Apple Glaze, Eggplant and Potato Curry.
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, Syrah and Cinsault (10%, coplanted), Clairette (5%), Mourvèdre (5%), with the vines being, on average, 60 years old.
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, plus some old vines planted in granite from Katzenthal, and another parcel planted in limestone soil. These vines grow in poor, very rocky soils and must reach down deep for nutrients. Thus, they sustain themselves by drinking mineral-soaked water and produce wines of startling volcanic, almost earthy presence while at the same time maintaining a delicate purity of fruit. The resulting wine is an amazing tour de force.
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 vineyard make it unique on the Mosel. It is an insanely steep site that makes wines with an exotic, spicy aroma and a mesmerizing
earthiness. There is no other vineyard in the Mosel valleythat produces wines so bursting with tropical fruit flavors. The Dr. Loosen estate’s oldest vines (up to 120 years old) are found here.
This vineyard shows the expressive power of old, ungrafted vines. Naturally low yields and ultra-deep roots produce rich, concentrated wines that reflect the red soil brilliantly. Made from selected bunches of very ripe, late-picked grapes, Auslese (selected late picking) packs the maximum amount
of vineyard character into the bottle.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Spicy Fish and Vegetable Stew, Scallop Toasts with Wasabi Caviar, Coconut Shrimp with Crispy Shallot, Basil and Sesame Sprinkle.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=170095.jpg&extdesc=E Guigal Condrieu&subdesc=2006®ion=Rhone Valley, France&name=Viognier&price=29.99¬es=The Guigal domain was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in the ancient village of Ampuis, home of the wines of the Côte-Rôtie. In these vineyards of over 2400 years old you can still see the small terraced walls characteristic of the Roman period. Etienne Guigal arrived in this region in 1923 at the age of 14. He made wine over 67 vintages and, at the beginning of his career, participated in the development of the Vidal-Fleury establishment.
Today, Philippe Guigal, oenologist, is the third generation to continue the family endeavour to be at the service of the greatest wines of the Rhône Valley.
"Rich and refined, with a gorgeous mouthfeel carrying flavors of quince, persimmon and melon, all pushed by a bright minerality on the finish. Drink now through 2011." Wine Spectator, 92 points.
Food Pairings: Fois gras, scrambled eggs and truffles, delicate fish.&id=){kind=link}
. With a lively taste that is powerful and chewy, but pleasingly elegant. It has impressive structure and decisive tannins with a long and fantastic finish.
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. With a lively taste that is powerful and chewy, but pleasingly elegant. It has impressive structure and decisive tannins with a long and fantastic finish.
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, and only short and partial aging in french barriqes, with much of the elevage in older Slovanian Botte.
Until 2000, almost the entire production of this Barbera was sold directly to his mailing list and to restaurants in Italy and Switzerland. Today, we are proud to be one of Enzo’s exclusive US agents.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=240092.jpg&extdesc=Eric Ross Marsanne-Roussane&subdesc=2008®ion=Russian River, U.S.&name=Marsanne&price=31.99¬es=The Eric Ross Winery began near Occidental, California, on the site of an old Italian winery. Long time friends, and award-winning photographers for the San Francisco dailies, the Examiner and Chronicle joined together to produce wines with personalities and heartfelt passions. Their decision was based on having personally tested hundreds of grapes and having been exposed to the state’s diverse wine growing regions in the course of their journalistic assignments. They knew Sonoma Valley, specifically Russian River Valley was the ideal spot from which to craft wines of nuance.
"The long, cool growing season, just above the fog line, keeps the vines temperate, yet there’s plenty of sun to ripen," Eric explains. "The cool-down at night prevents acids in the skins from dissipating, struture and flavor surely to follow. Slowly ripening developing what we’re after, fruit of great concentration, wines with great character!"
A foodie at heart, Eric likens the wines to a rare meal: "If you start out with really good ingredients, I mean really good, you have the fundamental components for something extraordinary." Taking advantage of this premium growing region, and by hand-crafting each vintage, Eric Ross Winery produces a small quantity of extremely remarkable wines.
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 was made the Viscompte of Brimonte by Louis XVIII. Ruinart has always been considered one of the most prestigious Champagnes and was served on Concorde's first flight, is often seen at Polo matches and sponsors the ‘Best Sommelier in Europe' competition. Today part of the LMVH group, world leaders in luxury goods, the Ruinart reputation is still first class. - Chateau Online
FOOD PAIRING: Grilled Oyster Casino, Mini Herb Frittatas with Smoked Salmon, Veal Scallops with Scotch Whisky Pan Sauce
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=130095.jpg&extdesc=Ferrara Greco di Tufo&subdesc=2006®ion=Campania, Italy&name=Greco di tufo&price=22.99¬es="This small house is Campania’s number one producer of Greco di Tufo." (IWC)
The Ferrara family produces tiny amounts of Greco di Tufo from their three hectares of vines in San Paolo di Tufo; they have grown grapes in the vicinity since 1880. Tufo is another area where large estates had previously purchased all available quality grapes; total production from small estates numbers less than 2000 cases. Ferrara’s vines are planted on steep slopes at 450-600 meters above sea level, where hand-harvesting is a must and the volcanic soils are rife with chunks of yellow sulphur, a component which enhances the aromatic characteristics of the Greco di Tufo varietal.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Polipo in Cartoccio, Insalata di Bianchetti, Linguine Alle Vongole, Risotto Con Calamari&id=){kind=link}
 gives aromatic lift and subtle texture which makes the wine more approachable in its youth. Good acidity and fine tannins combine to create a soft finishing, elegant, cool climate style. Received 90 points from Robert Parker.
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 and the River Siurana.
The Domenech family owns 11 Has of vineyards surrounded by the mountains around Capcanes. Old Grenache vineyards (40 years old) coexist with newer plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah (12 years). Yields are kept very low across the board at a maximum of approximately 3 lbs. per plant.
The winery has been built using Bioclimatic Architecture and has a special focus in sustainable techniques that protect the enviroment.
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 for aging wines and his plantings of the region's first Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard of the 20th century as well as its first Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc vineyards.
Several estate-owned vineyards provide the grapes for Sito Moresco, among which is the twenty-five-acre Sito Moresco vineyard in Barbaresco. The name means "Moresco's site" and refers to the former owner of this vineyard. Sito Moresco combines the complexity and longevity of Nebbiolo with the refinement and accessibility of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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. The winery’s location is an anomaly, stemming from a strategic business decision to move the winery from La Morra to Bra in 1880 in order to have better access to Torino, the most important market at the time.
Owned by Cristina Ascheri, the winery is under the direction of her son Mateo. They own three vineyards in Bra, Serralunga d’Alba and Verduno. In Bra they grow Viognier and Syrah. In Verduno and Serralunga they grow the indigenous Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto. They also buy grapes to make Gavi and Moscato d’Asti.
Dolcetto, meaning little sweet one, is an early ripening, low acid grape producing a more fruity, soft and round wine than the sturdier Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes of the same region. The Vigna Nirane has a deep red-purplish color and aromas and flavors of blueberry, red currant and cherry with hints of anise spice and roasted nuts. While mild in acidity, the tannins are slightly firm and persistent, through the fruitful finish.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Ziti, Eggplant, and Fontina Gratin, Veal Chops with Fresh-Tomato Sauce, Roasted Chicken Legs with Garlic Potatoes and Peppers&id=){kind=link}
 for 24 months.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Lamb Shanks, Osso Buco-Style, Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce, Vodka-Marinated Rib Roast&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=390015.jpg&extdesc=Gilbert Cellars Cabernet Franc&subdesc=2007®ion=Columbia Valley, U.S.&name=Cabernet Franc&price=31.99¬es=Gilbert Cellars is a story of family collaboration. Three generations of Gilberts are committed to making the winery a success through shared vision, personal investment, and a passion for producing great wine from their family's vineyards. Their great-great grandfather H.M. Gilbert in 1908 said, "Let us follow the invitation of our great mountains which lift our eyes and inspire us to better things."
With that quote in mind, Gilbert Cellars was developed: where tradition meets innovation, where home meets exploration, where the past meets the future, where the mountains meet the valley.
"Deeply colored for a cabernet franc, this wine's intricate aromatics include notes of black plum, nutmeg, cigar box and eucalyptus. In the mouth it reveals layers of plush dark fruit backed by dusty, chewy tannins and a finale that resonates with dried fruit and an earthy minerality."
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=240055.jpg&extdesc=Glaetzer "Wallace"&subdesc=2007®ion=Barossa Valley, Australia&name=Shiraz&price=25.99¬es=Glaetzer Wines was established in 1995 to create limited quantities of benchmark reds, which reflect the quality and diversity of the Barossa Valley. The Glaetzer family have been in the Barossa Valley since 1888. Colin and Ben Glaetzer have a shared philosophy. Both firmly believe that great wines are made in the vineyard. Their belief in “terroir” and an understanding of the ancient dry-grown vineyards in the renowned Ebenezer district of the Barossa is evident. Exceptional fruit from a loyal group of third and fourth generation Barossa grape growers is the backbone of Glaetzer wines. With minimal intervention, Colin and Ben make the unique, elegant wines which are regarded as classics and unmistakably Barossa Valley. 2005 Glaetzer Wallace is a wine greater than the sum of its parts - a fusion of Shiraz and Grenache, which is a typical, traditional blend in the Barossa Valley. Parcels of premium fruit are picked at full ripeness for vibrant colour, an abundance of juicy, berry flavours and spice. The wine also shows the elegance and finesse which underpins the Glaetzer style.
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 (3) nonprofit dedicated to both developing the next generation of community leaders and benefiting at-risk youth.
The DASH refers to the little horizontal line on our gravestone, the one between the date we were born and the date we pass away. The DASH represents everything in between and how we chose to live it.
These Riesling grapes were left on the vine weeks past normal harvest time causing severe shrivel and dehydration thus concentrating flavor and aroma. The still frozen grapes were hand-picked in the pre-dawn hours of November 3, 2006, when temperatures fell to 12º. Residual Sugar is 15.4 grams. A dessert all by itself!
Food Pairing: Delicious with fois gras, cheesecake, pound cake with berries (soak the berries in Icicles first!) and coconut cake.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=100249.jpg&extdesc=Heidi Schrock Weissburgunder&subdesc=2008®ion=Neusiedlersee-Huggeland, Austria&name=Pinot Blanc&price=19.99¬es=Named "Austria's Wine-Grower of the Year" in 2003 by renowned wine magazine Falstaff, Heidi Schrock is the coolest female winemaker in Austria. Heidi has gathered experience from places like South Africa & Germany and brought it all back to her hometown of Rust. She took over the winery from her parents 20 years ago and has since spend much of her time reviving traditional wines of her Austro-Hungarian forefathers. The family motto states that tradition should be honored but also mixed with progress; for it means keeping alive the fire, not adoring the ashes.
Heidi Schrock's crisp, thirst-quenching 2008 Weissburgunder has an oystery, rock-dusty fragrance almost like Riesling, but the palate is saturated with leesiness. The wine has a pointed direct grip below the acacia-blossom fruit; the material flavor that's normally disbursed in Schrock's wines has been encased in mineral structure.
FOOD PAIRING: Glazed ham, seafood, poultry, Asian cuisine, Thai cuisine, lobster, roast chicken, sautéed sole, sautéed trout.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=140269.jpg&extdesc=Hewitson "Miss Harry" GSM&subdesc=2007®ion=Barossa Valley, Australia&name=Grenache&price=23.99¬es=Hewitson was founded in 1998 by winemaker Dean Hewitson's driving passion to produce uniquely expressive wines from the great vineyards of South Australia's famous wine regions. These regions are the Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills. They are home to some of Australia's oldest and most treasured vineyards, many of them planted pre-phylloxera and more closely linked to the original vines of Europe than anywhere else in the world.
Miss Harry is sourced from traditionally grown vineyards dating back to the late 1800s in the heart of the Barossa Valley. The name "Miss Harry" is actually Harriet Hewitson's nickname.
Food Pairings: Grilled Lamb Chops with Provençal Dressing, Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Tomatoes, Crisp Indian-Spiced Chicken with Cucumber-Tomato Raita.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=140276.jpg&extdesc=Hewitson "Old Garden" Mouvedre&subdesc=2007®ion=Barossa Valley, Australia&name=Mourvedre&price=49.99¬es=In 1853 Friedrich Koch planted this Mourvèdre vineyard in the heart of the Barossa Valley in the area now known as Rowland Flat. Nurtured in deep sand over a bed of limestone the vines flourished. By the 1880s the local vignerons had already acknowledged the vineyard as the Old Garden. To the end of the 19th Century, throughout the 20th Century and now into the 21st Century subsequent generations of Koch's family have tended these vines in the traditions of the Barossa: bush vines, no irrigation, hand pruned and hand harvested. Today nothing has changed. Old Garden is likely to be the oldest Mourvèdre vineyard in the world.
The vineyard where the Small Berry Mourvèdre grows is a small acreage block that consistently produces a most complex and concentrated Mourvèdre. This wine exemplifies the unique character of the variety while showcasing the elegant flavors that are contributed by the phylloxera resistant sandy soils - described as our singular Oakley terroir. The proximity of this vineyard to Eucalyptus trees also contributes to the unique signature of this wine.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Grilled Tuna Bruschetta with Chipotle Crème Fraîche, Pork Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce, Seared Pork and Pickled Eggplant Panini, Indian Split-Pea and Vegetable Soup
Dirty Rice with Shrimp, Spinach, White-Bean, and Red-Onion Salad, Fried Chicken.
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 as most of the natural water portion of the juice remains in the press in the form of ice crystals. During the pressing the water in the grapes remains frozen as ice crystals, and is easily extracted from the juice. What remains are a few precious drops of silky sweet unadulterated liquid.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Roast Pineapple Splits with Macadamia Brittle, Curried Fruit Compote, Lemon Pudding Cakes with Apricot Sauce&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=340003.jpg&extdesc=Intesa, Villa Buonasera&subdesc=2006®ion=Tuscany, Italy&name=Sangiovese&price=22.99¬es=Villa Buonasera is 17.5 acres of estate vineyard in Greve in Chianti. Owner Barbara Schwenniger, with the help of winemakers Vittorio and Jurij Froie pruduces some excellent wines. Intesa is 100% Sangiovese grapes, aged 18 months in Oak casks and small French barrels. This is an intense wine. One could consider it a Chianti Classico Riserva or Baby Brunello! Barbara named it Intesa. "We understand each other!"
Food Pairings: Risotto with Radicchio and Smoked Mozzarella, Chicken Stuffed with Fontina, Prosciutto and Basil, Grilled Lamb Sirloin with Greek Salad&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=170304.jpg&extdesc=Jean Foillard Morgon&subdesc=2007®ion=Burgundy, France&name=Gamay&price=33.99¬es="Light, bright violet. Mineral-driven red berries and Asian spices on the nose, with nuances of pungent herbs and dried rose. Spicy redcurrant and wild strawberry flavors are complemented by a pungent floral pastille quality and gain power with air. The minerality returns on the finish, which is tangy, focused and impressively persistent. 91 Points." Stephen Tanzer
FOOD PAIRING: Pairs well with tomato sauce pasta dishes, red meats and barbecued foods. Some examples might be, bacon, cajun cuisine, calzone, cannelloni with ricotta, cannelloni with meat, chicken with garlic, BBQ chicken, chocolate desserts&id=){kind=link}
, yet it has its own appellation. Exclusively white wines are made here, from the Chenin Blanc grape, but perhaps the main reason Coulée de Serrant is so talked about is because its owner is Nicolas Joly, one of the leading proponents of biodynamic viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING: Whole Roasted Sea Bass with Potatoes and Olives, Chicken Braised with Lemon and Garlic, Turkey Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise, Crispy Pork Cutlets with Citrus Sauce, Curried Shrimp and Carrot Bouillabaisse &id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=240045.jpg&extdesc=Kenneth Crawford Grenache&subdesc=2005®ion=Santa Barbara, U.S.&name=Grenache&price=34.99¬es=Kenneth "Joey" Gummere and Mark Crawford Horvath met each other while working at Babcock Winery. Later, Joey moved on to Lafond Winery and Mark stayed with Babcock as Bryan's assistant winemaker. Mark has now left Babcock to focus on the winery and a project with his wife, and Joey too has left his day job, to focus on the Kenneth Crawford label.
From their first commercial release in 2001 of just a couple of hundred cases, the pair have increased their production only a slight amount each year. Current production is a bit under 1,500 cases, with a goal of 3,000 cases annually.
LARNER VINEYARD is located on a 150-acre family-owned parcel of land in Ballard Canyon in the Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County, California). Of these, 33 acres are planted to Rhone grape varietals (Syrah, Grenache and Viognier) in addition to the "Larner Clone" Grenache and Malvasia Bianca (the grapes are dried and pressed into a dessert wine).
Blend of 88% Grenache, clone 362, and 12% Syrah, clone 383
FOOD Pairings: Eggplant and Potato Curry, Toulouse-Style Cassoulet, Spice-Dusted Lamb Chops with Cherry Tomatoes,
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 are located along the Duoro River on the steep slate slopes high above the valley floor. There are several styles of port, including Ruby, Tawny, Vintage Character, Late Bottle Vintage, Colheita, and Single Quinta. Vintage ports are made in special years that the houses declare.
Kopke is the oldest brand of port wine founded in 1638 by a Germans Cristiano and Nicolaus Kopke. The actual cellars of Kopke are situated at Rua Serpa Pinto where are the headquarters in Vila Nova de Gaia. These are working for 70 years. With wide dimensions, about 7.000 sq.m that permit to keep about 3 million litters of wine. With a bottling system, Kopke facilities have also a reception that allows the visitors to see the cellars all over the year and to taste Kopke´s Wines.
It was on this cellar that were celebrated the 350 years of Kopke in the 80´s. The celebrations were also used to present a wine dated from 1938. The same year when the house celebrated 3 centuries of existence.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Chocolate-Glazed Hazelnut Meringues, Pumpkin Pudding with Candied Ginger Whipped Cream, Hazelnut-Rum Cake&id=){kind=link}
 are located along the Duoro River on the steep slate slopes high above the valley floor. There are several styles of port, including Ruby, Tawny, Vintage Character, Late Bottle Vintage, Colheita, and Single Quinta. Vintage ports are made in special years that the houses declare.
Kopke is the oldest brand of port wine founded in 1638 by a Germans Cristiano and Nicolaus Kopke. The actual cellars of Kopke are situated at Rua Serpa Pinto where are the headquarters in Vila Nova de Gaia. These are working for 70 years. With wide dimensions, about 7.000 sq.m that permit to keep about 3 million litters of wine. With a bottling system, Kopke facilities have also a reception that allows the visitors to see the cellars all over the year and to taste Kopke´s Wines.
It was on this cellar that were celebrated the 350 years of Kopke in the 80´s. The celebrations were also used to present a wine dated from 1938. The same year when the house celebrated 3 centuries of existence.
Wine Spectator Tasting Notes: "Pure plum on the nose, with orange peel and dried flowers. Full-bodied, medium sweet and very chunky and rich, with firm tannins and lots of fruit. Just coming together now, but there's all the components for an outstanding Vintage Port."
FOOD PAIRINGS: Chocolate-Glazed Hazelnut Meringues, Pumpkin Pudding with Candied Ginger Whipped Cream, Hazelnut-Rum Cake&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110391.jpg&extdesc=La Ca'Nova Barbaresco Bric Mentina&subdesc=2004®ion=Piedmont, Italy&name=Nebbiolo&price=44.99¬es=In the region of Piedmont, nestled on the ridge of a hill in the town of Barbaresco is the ancient home and vineyards of La Ca Nova which cover an area of 12 hectares. For Barbaresco production, 10 hectares. All wine produced each year is 25,000 bottles. "La Ca Nova" produces three bottlings from the estate, a Barbaresco Estate Bottled wine, a "Montestefano" Cru and a "Bric Mentina" Cru.Less than 300 cases are imported of each of these wines.
FOOD PAIRNGS: Eggplants Stuffed with Tarragon Lamb, Casserole-Roasted Rabbit with Herbs, Cheese Grits with Morel Ragout
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110022.jpg&extdesc=La Posta del Viñatero "La Posta" Malbec&subdesc=2007®ion=Mendoza, Argentina&name=Malbec&price=18.99¬es=Review by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Nov/Dec 2005)
"Angel Paulucci's family has produced wine in Italy since the early 1800's, and Angel arrived in Mendoza with his parents in 1953 at the age of 21. In 1960, he planted his first Malbec vineyard, and in 1970 he planted a special block of Malbec vines in Ugarteche at the southern limit of the Lujan de Cuyo department. If you get Angel talking, plan to stay awhile—he will regale you with childhood stories of enemy soldiers firing bullets into his family's red wine barrels so that they could quench their thirst. And of course, he will tell you about his vineyard: very tight spacing, superficial irrigation, lime-laden soils, and Malbec grapes that make an old-timer smile." - 88 Points
Medium-ruby. Reticent aromas of crushed fruits, licorice and truffle. Then broad, fat and sweet in the mouth...This finishes with ripe, sweet tannins and a very good length.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Goes great with everything from hamburgers and chicken to pasta and mild cheeses.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=140287.jpg&extdesc=La Sera Ambrosia&subdesc=NV®ion=Umbria, Italy&name=Brachetto&price=15.99¬es=La Sera ("the evening") is a brand of varietal wines from Italy’s Piedmont region. Brachetto is the grape varietal. This light semi sweet red sparkler makes a fine appertiff or partner with your favorite dessert.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Enjoy as an aperitif, matched with spicy barbeque or Oriental dishes. It is also excellent with rich chocolate cake or a fruity sorbet.&id=){kind=link}
 did. Pin married Lidia, bought vineyards and began to make wine. In 1977 the family took up residence at LA SPINETTA (top of the hill) in Castagnole Lanze.
In 1985 LA SPINETTA made its first red wine, Barbera Cà di Pian. After this many great reds followed: In 1989 the Rivettis dedicated their red blend Pin to their father. In 1995 they started to make their first Barbaresco, Gallina. In 1996 and 1997 the Barbarescos Starderi, Barbera d'Alba Gallina and Barbaresco Valeirano follow. In 1998 premiered the Barbera d'Asti Superiore. In 2000 the family’s ambition of also making a Barolo became reality. The Rivettis acquired vineyards in Grinzane Cavour and built a state of the art cellar, Barolo Campè.
Food Pairings: Eggplants Stuffed with Tarragon Lamb, Casserole-Roasted Rabbit with Herbs, Cheese Grits with Morel Ragout &id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110400.jpg&extdesc=La Vina de Andres Romeo&subdesc=2004®ion=Rioja, Spain&name=Tempranillo&price=164.99¬es="The 2005 La Vina de Andres Romeo is a bit more brooding and backward. Opaque purple/black, it has an alluring nose of toasty oak, pencil lead, scorched earth, espresso, truffle, and blackberry. Tightly wound but beautifully balanced, this is an opulent effort that requires patience. Give it 10-12 years of further aging and drink it from 2020 through 2040.
Words can barely do justice to how singular these wines are. They must be tasted to be believed." Robert Parker, 98 points.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=120163.jpg&extdesc=Ladoucette "Comte LaFond" Sancerre&subdesc=2007®ion=Loire, France&name=Sauvignon Blanc&price=35.99¬es=&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=100043.jpg&extdesc=Lang and Reed Napa Cabernet Franc&subdesc=2006®ion=Napa, U.S.&name=Cabernet Franc&price=24.99¬es=Long agoTracey and John Skupny thought it would be a unique idea to make the absolutely yummiest 100 percent Cabernet Franc wine, from only the best 100 percent Napa Valley grapes.
At least this idea was generally unique in all of California. Elsewhere in the world however, Cabernet Franc had already been king for centuries. In the Loire Valley for instance Cabernet Franc, also known as Breton, was THE red grape variety. It was in 1993 that they dreamed this whole Franc thing up and after all this time, two wines come forth to tell the tale. Featured here is the wine simply called Lang and Reed. It has such a yummy, juicy personality, it is deliciously "quaffable" and yet that same friendly nature belies its gently veiled complexity.
FOOD PAIRING: Meat Loaf Stuffed with Prosciutto and Spinach, Warm Mushroom and Bacon Salad
Grilled Flank Steak with Soy-Chile Glaze, Skirt Steak Burgers with Tomatillo-Corn Relish&id=){kind=link}
). The vineyards are round the villages of Acered, Alarba and Castejón de Alarba from mountainside slate vineyards 3000 feet high. These slate vineyards give the wine a pronounced minerality and structure. Yields were limited to a maximum of 1 ton per acre.The grapes were harvested by hand, as soon as they reached optimum maturity in each parcel. They were collected, and transported to the winery in small cases, before being selected by hand on a selection table. Individual parcels were cold-soaked for 4 days, prior to fermentation, which was started using wild yeasts, before inoculation with cultured yeasts.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Latin-Spiced Rib Eye, Cornish Hens with Fruit, Walnuts and Honey Apple Glaze, Cherry-glazed Pork Roast
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=130077.jpg&extdesc=Le Terrazze Sassi Neri&subdesc=2002®ion=Le Marche, Italy&name=Montepulciano&price=43.99¬es=A unique combination of sea and mountains, 572 metres of Mediterranean copse overlooking splendid beaches and small creeks, as well as a wonderful environment ideal for growing black grapes. This is the promontory of Cònero, with a microclimate continually freshened by sea breezes and a lime soil, low in substance but with an excellent structure, allowing the Montepulciano vine to best express itself in the Rosso Cònero wine, one of the most appreciated Italian wines. You only need follow the circular trail from Ancona, pausing in the splendid Conero Park, to discover the history, tradition, cultivation and monuments of unique spots such as Portonovo, Sirolo and Numana, then Recanati in the south and Loreto, Castelfidardo, Osimo and Camerano to the west. - Discover Italia
FOOD PAIRING: "vincisgrassi", a rich oven-baked lasagne more elaborate than the Emilia version, and rabbit, chicken or lamb "in potacchio", i.e. casseroled&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110428.jpg&extdesc=Les Vignerones Du Mont Ventoux "Altitude 500 - Parcelles St. Nicolas"&subdesc=2007®ion=Rhone Valley, France&name=Grenache&price=14.99¬es=&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=150053.jpg&extdesc=Livio Felluga Picolit&subdesc=2001®ion=Friuli, Rosazzo, Italy&name=Picolit &price=101.99¬es=Picolit is Friuli's noblest wine, but its origins are still a matter for debate. It is only since the 1750s, thanks to the writings of Count Fabio Asquini, that there is any accurate documentation of this "nectar produced by the meagre berries of the bunch." The peculiarity of this odd, delicate vine is the partial fertilization of its flowers. This means that only a few, very select and concentrated berries ripen in each bunch.
Felluga's Picolit is a complex wine, with the color of old gold. It marries sweet and acidulous sensations, releasing a pervasive aroma of canded peel, vanilla, and spring flowers. In the past, Picolit was the wine of Europe's nobility. Today, it is admired as a pretigious meditation wine.
FOOD PAIRINGS: A fine partner for full-flavored, tangy and marbled cheeses. Outstanding with foie gras. As a meditation wine, Picolit is a fine compliment to biscuits and fruit-based sweets.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110386.jpg&extdesc=Luca Nika Malbec&subdesc=2006®ion=Mendoza, Argentina&name=Malbec&price=124.99¬es=95 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2004 Nico by Luca Malbec (100% Malbec) raises the bar. It offers a heady perfume of pain grille, scorched earth, mineral, black cherry, and black raspberry preserve. Loaded on the palate, the wine has great depth and incipient complexity. This superb Malbec will evolve for 8-10 years and drink well through 2035 in the manner of a top classified growth Bordeaux. Luca is the personal project of Laura Catena, daughter of Nicolas Catena. Luca takes its name from Laura’s oldest son." (Dec. 2007) 94 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "(100% malbec; just four barrels of the best old-vines material) Saturated deep ruby to the rim. Primary but already expressive nose offers black raspberry, blackberry, violet, bitter chocolate and wild herbs. Creamy-sweet, concentrated and improbably deep, with an almost liqueur-like richness leavened by inner-mouth verve and violety perfume. This is wonderfully sophisticated wine with a texture of velvet. Builds impressively on the back end, with the ripe tannins buried under an explosion of fruit. As impressive as this is already, it still needs time to evolve and expand." (Jan/Feb '08)
FOOD PAIRINGS: Meat Loaf Stuffed with Prosciutto and Spinach, Spicy Steak with Blue Cheese,
Grilled Flank Steak with Soy-Chile Glaze, Sausage Burgers with Grilled Green Chiles.&id=){kind=link}
 of sun each year. Also, his wife is a cardiologist (so she brings home the pancetta, as we like to say), leaving Maurizio free to pursue his two art forms: painting and making wine. (You may notice looking at his Verdicchio bottle that Botticelli is his favorite influence.)
Because he needn’t rely on wine to earn an income, Marchetti can afford to be as picky with his grapes as he wants. Maurizio is so selective, in fact, that he sometimes produces as little as a half-bottle of wine per plant! To that end, he uses a special pneumatic press for a single, extremely light press, called a "flower press". Or, as Maurizio says with a nudge and a wink, "Butterflies crush my grapes as they fly by with their wings."
Food Pairings: Goes perfectly with seafood and hors d'oeuvres.&id=){kind=link}
 and Carignan (35%), grown in very low production vineyards ranging in age from 50 to 80 years old. The rest of the wine is composed of Tempranillo (5%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%), and Syrah (5%).
All of the grapes have been rigorously selected in the estate vineyards, planted in poor soils of shale and schist on the hillsides of the Albera mountains in the Pyrenees, where the Mediterranean climare is strongly influenced by the north wind Tramuntana. The wine has been aged in French oak barrels for 18 months in the cellars of the estate.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Moroccan Spiced Lamb-and-Rice Meatballs, New Mexican Chile-Sirloin Burgers with Salsa Verde, Cornish Hens with Fruit, Walnuts, and Honey Apple Glaze.&id=){kind=link}
 is a hilly area to the south and west of the river Tanaro in the province of Cuneo in Piedmont, northern Italy. It is famous for its wines, cheeses, and truffles particularly the white truffles of Alba.
WHO: The Veglio family for many generations, like many others in the Langhe, sold the literal fruits of their labor to negociants and big co-ops in the area. In 1992 Mauro decided to change following the example of hi sfriend and neighbor, Elio Altare. He began to drastically reduce the number of grapes per hectare and started to vinify on his own in his new cantina. Utilizing shorter macerations with temperature controlled rotary-fermenters and aging in small oak barrels, he started to produce, little by little, wines that were more elegant and less aggressive thanks to the reduced tannins even if the wines were more concentrated because of the higher quality grapes. The complexity and concentration of Barolo also comes from the age of vines.
VINEYARD ROCCHE DELL’ANNUNZIATA, LA MORRA - Rocche is part of the territory belonging once to the Benedectine abbey of San Martino and already mentioned in a document of 12th century. This vineyard, embracing a surface of 0.90 hectares clayey ground, is situated in a valley well sheltered from cold currents of air. Moreover, thanks to the particularly favorable site climate and the good sun exposure Rocche is one of the first places where the snow melts.
Bottles Produced: 1.800
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, Victor and Javier returned to UC Davis determined to gain the experience and financing necessary to launch their own Priorat vineyard and winery. Javier and Victor separately spent the next two decades expanding their wine knowledge, industry expertise, and business experience.
The Melis winemaking team, which brought in the first Melis harvest in October 2004, is made up of: Victor Gallegos (General Manager and viticulturalist of the renowned California Pinot Noir producer Sea Smoke Cellars) , Javier López Botella and Russ Weis (General Manager/Sales and Marketing
Silverado Vineyards) along with winemaker Helen Keplinger (formerly of Napa’s Paradigm and Santa Barbara County’s Fiddlehead Cellars in California’s acclaimed Santa Rita Hills appellation), Oenology consultant: Claude Gros (credited with creating the outstanding wines of Languedoc’s Château de la Négly) and an incredibly dedicated vineyard crew.
In May 2006, the new state-of-the-art Melis winery will feature a hospitality center as well as 10 guest apartments; it will also become the new permanent home of the Priorat Wine Museum, paying tribute to the rich viticultural and social history of the region, and directed by Torroja del Priorat’s own curator of antiquities.
A blend of Grenache(63), Carignan (16), Syrah (14), Cabernet Sauvignon (7) 15.5 percent alcohol
Food Pairings: Grilled Rack of Lamb with Radicchio and Black-Olive Oil, Chicken Livers with Caramelized Onions and Madeira, Braised Short Ribs with Celery-Root Pancakes&id=){kind=link}
, smoothly sinking the skins into the liquid, ensuring an important extraction of aromas, tannins and polyphenols--the elements which will give the wine body volume and structure of the highest quality. The ageing is done in first (40%) and second (60%) use French oak barrels for 14 to 16 months for Mendel Malbec. Case Production: 3500 cases.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted Vegetable Bruschetta, Beef and Olive Empanadas, Warm Mushroom and Bacon Salad.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=120159.jpg&extdesc=Miguel Torres Salmos&subdesc=2007®ion=Priorat, Spain&name=Grenache&price=37.99¬es=The Torres family surname has been linked with wine for more than three centuries. The origins of Torres's commercial activity stems from the 19th century. Jaime Torres, a very dynamic and truly entrepreneurial man, emigrated to Cuba when only 18 years of age. In Cuba he established a solid financial base from where he was to found Bodegas Torres. Nine years overseas were enough for him to generate a small fortune with which he returned to Penedès in 1870 to found "Torres & Co" alongside his brother Miguel.
This Wine is a homage to the monks of the courageous carthusian order, who arrived in "Priorat", in 1095, where they cultivated vines. In 1835 a violent crowd destroyed the work of a lifetime and sacked the monastery, events which later culminated in the auctioning of church lands known as the "Desamortización de Mendizábal". In 1996 the TorreS Family began work on the planting of vineyards on the slopes strewn with the hard, black slate-like "Licorella" stone.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Warm Mushroom and Bacon Salad, Spice-Dusted Lamb Chops with Cherry Tomatoes, Beef Brisket with Mustard and Rye Crumbs&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=210049.jpg&extdesc=Montes Purple Angel&subdesc=2004®ion=Colchagua Valley, Chile&name=Carmenere&price=55.99¬es=The Carmenère grape resurfaced in Chile only in 1993, after being believed extinct since phylloxera hit Bordeaux, its original home, around 1880. In Chile, its sole home at the moment, its considered the "Chilean variety" and call it the "Jurassic Park" grape, returned from extinction.
Purple Angel is a blend of 92% Carmenère and 8% Petit Verdot from the Colchagua Valley. Of this, half of the Carmenère comes from Montes' La Finca de Apalta estate, bringing sophistication and elegance (the Petit Verdot also comes from this vineyard). The other half of the Carmenère comes from Montes' Archangel estate in Marchigüe, adding potency and strength. The grapes are hand picked, normally early in the morning to make sure that cold temperature is achieved to crush the fruit. The clusters go through a berry selection, in which only good fruit is allowed into the tank. During the 18 months of barrel aging in new French (50%) and American (50%) oak, the wine is racked 3 times to get rid of lees, and allow some oxygen to interfere in the evolution and maturation of this wine.
When the final blend is made, if the wine is totally clear, and have no microbiological pressure, there is no need for filtration or fining….so the wine goes unfiltered to the bottling process.The bottles are laid down for 1 year before releasing the wine to the market. &id=){kind=link}
 is widely accepted as being one of the best white wine producers in the country, and Mike Dobrovic, one of the most talented wine makers in South Africa. The popularity of Mulderbosch’s stylish Sauvignon Blanc cited as “South Africa’s most celebrated Sauvignon by local wine guru, John Platter placed the farm firmly on the international map. Since those early days, new homes have been built and the sloping hills and valleys of the farm are now planted with 25 hectares of neatly trellised vineyard.
Food Pairings:Serve with fresh asparagus; char-grilled artichokes; oysters; grilled line fish and shellfish; calamari; smoked salmon; seafood paella; chicken à la king; and oven baked goat’s milk cheese&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=100179.jpg&extdesc=Orin Swift Papillon&subdesc=2007®ion=Napa, U.S.&name=Bordeaux Blend&price=57.99¬es=Orin Swift Cellars is the realization of a dream that began while Dave Phinney was studying abroad at the University of Florence in Florence, Italy. Like so many other college students, he was at odds with what to do upon graduation. Fortunately for him, his roommate at the time was from an old wine family in the Sonoma valley and he had a great suggestion: "Why not get into the wine business? You seem to like wine." After a couple of years working his way up in the wine industry, he started Orin Swift Cellars with two tons of purchased Zinfandel grapes and as his wife likes to say, with one pair of shoes.
The 2006 Papillon is made of: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 4% Petite Verdot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Pan-Roasted Duck Breasts with Onions and Crisp Pancetta, Roast Rack of Lamb with Walnut Sauce, Wood-Grilled Veal Chops with Tomato-Basil Salsa.&id=){kind=link}
, Roussette, Mondeuse (both from Savoie) and Chardonnay. Many still wines are produced, but the region's star wine is the Cerdon Méthode Ancestrale, a semi-dry, pink bubbly made by spontaneous, but incomplete, fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING: Creamy Ricotta Tart with Pine Nuts, Warm Chocolate Soufflé Tarts, Mascarpone Custards with Summer Berries&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110423.jpg&extdesc=Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape&subdesc=2007®ion=Rhone Valley, France&name=Grenache&price=99.99¬es=The Story behind the Domaine de Pegau begins in the late 17th century with ancestors farming a few small fields of vines bordered with olive and cheery trees. The revenue from the cherries sold in the local provencial markets covered the costs of working the vineyards. The olives and their golden oil were for family consumption, while the grapes went into producing the already famous red wine of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Today, the family tradition will be ensured by Laurence and her husband Mark and their two children Maxim and Justine. The "Pegau" name dates back to the term used for the wine jugs found in the ecavations of the 14th century Popes Palace in Avignon.
Food Pairings: Daurade a La Provencale, Coq au Vin, Potatoe Ceasserole of Hare&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110415.jpg&extdesc=Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape&subdesc=2006®ion=Rhone Valley, France&name=Grenache&price=94.99¬es=The Story behind the Domaine de Pegau begins in the late 17th century with ancestors farming a few small fields of vines bordered with olive and cheery trees. The revenue from the cherries sold in the local provencial markets covered the costs of working the vineyards. The olives and their golden oil were for family consumption, while the grapes went into producing the already famous red wine of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Today, the family tradition will be ensured by Laurence and her husband Mark and their two children Maxim and Justine. The "Pegau" name dates back to the term used for the wine jugs found in the ecavations of the 14th century Popes Palace in Avignon.
Food Pairings: Daurade a La Provencale, Coq au Vin, Potatoe Ceasserole of Hare&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110140.jpg&extdesc=Penner Ash Viognier&subdesc=2006®ion=Oregon, U.S.&name=Viognier&price=36.99¬es=Lynn Penner-Ash's interest in winemaking grew out of an early passion for the sciences. After a summer working for the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., she studied Botany at the University of California, Davis, the birthplace of the American wine industry. In her junior year she changed her major to Viticulture. Then, after working the graveyard shift during crush at Domaine Chandon, she changed her degree again, from Viticulture to Enology.
Lynn started Penner-Ash Wine Cellars with husband Ron in 1998, carefully crafting small amounts of Pinot noir and Syrah, while she was still at Rex Hill. Their early success with the label caused them to dream of what they could create and in 2001 they began building the Penner-Ash brand full time.
Viognier wines are well-known for their floral aromas, due to terpenes, which are also found in Muscat and Riesling wines. There are also many other powerful flower and fruit aromas which can be perceived in these wines depending on where they were grown, the weather conditions and how old the vines were. Although some of these wines, especially those from old vines and the late-harvest wines, are suitable for aging, most are intended to be consumed young. Legend has it drawing its name from the Roman pronunciation of the via Gehennae meaning the "road to Hell" as a possible allusion to the grape's difficulties in growing.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger and Basil, Roasted Chicken with Walnut-Arugula Pesto, Tarragon-Roasted Zucchini with Goat Cheese and Black Olives&id=){kind=link}
 and Chateau St. Jean before going to Mount Veeder Winery in 1981 where he was winemaker until the end of 1992. At the same time Peter worked for Franciscan Vineyards from 1989 through 1992. At Mount Veeder he developed a great love for Zinfandel which the winery produced until 1982.
Peter made his first Franus wine in 1987, a Zinfandel. He then added Cabernet Sauvignon to the line-up in 1992, and then began producing a small amount of Sauvignon Blanc in 1996.
FOOD PAIRNG: Beef and Vegetable Daube with Celery Root Puree, Rolled Flank Steak with Prosciutto and Basil, Lamb Loins with Mustard Crumbs&id=){kind=link}
, and friendly people, make it seem that it could never have been any other way, yet it took half a century of development and hard work for the old multi-crop farm to become the modern, quality-orientated Pfeffingen wine estate.
This has been the life’s work of Karl and Helene Fuhrmann, whose daughter Doris Eymael runs the Weingut Pfeffingen today with the support of her son Jan. Today Jan is studying winemaking at the University of Geisenheim. The estate’s wines are marked by low per-hectare yields (65 hl/ha), relatively late, selective harvesting of fully ripe grapes. They make Pfeffingen wines truly unmistakable. Aromatic clarity, maturity, clean juicy fruit and strong but elegant body are notable characteristics of these wines.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=130099.jpg&extdesc=Pira Marenca Barolo&subdesc=2001®ion=Piedmont, Italy&name=Nebbiolo&price=69.99¬es=Barolo may only be produced in parts of Piedmonte Italy: Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, Montforte d'Alba, La Morra, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, Roddi, Cherasco, Novello and Verduno. The grape variety for the wine is Nebbiolo and yields are strictly controlled.
"One of Piedmont’s new superstars… these are wines of extraordinary complexity and breathtaking richness. The spectacular offerings from Pira ’s vineyards in and around Serralunga d’Alba are among the more riveting examples." (Robert Parker)
The Wine Spectator - Intense aromas of blackberries, lightly toasted oak and plums. Very intense. Full-bodied, with big velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Serious wine. Best after 2008. 1,000 cases made. Score: 92
1000 case production
FOOD PAIRINGS: Lamb steaks with milk, honey and cumin marinade, peppered pork chops with vegetable fricassee, lavender marinated leg of lamb
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=350001.jpg&extdesc=Pollak Vineyards Viognier&subdesc=2007®ion=Virginia, U.S.&name=Viognier&price=19.99¬es=Pollak Vineyards is a small family-owned winery founded in 2003 with the purchase of a 98-acre farm just west of Charlottesville, Virginia. Today they have 25 acres of French vinifera planted with the intent of making estate grown wine that has the finesse and balance of the traditional French varietals.
Virginia viticulturist Chris Hill helped find a farm well suited to grape growing. He not only provided his enthusiastic endorsement but had the initial rows laid out before the property was even purchased. Using his "ballerina" style of trellising, he planted the first 10 acre block. Today Jake Busching meticulously manages the more than 16,000 European vinifera vines, each hand-tended throughout the growing season. They are planted on five distinct sites scattered across the 98 acres, each arrayed and pruned to take advantage of characteristics on their particular parcel.
Production: 290 cases
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=130195.jpg&extdesc=Pontazzine Brunello&subdesc=2003®ion=Montalcino, Italy&name=Sangiovese&price=69.99¬es=Proprietor Giuseppe Gorelli takes an artisan’s approach to winemaking, producing wines of flawless quality with distinctive character and personality on a very small scale. "Potazzine" is the Italian name for a small, colorful, lively bird found in the Tuscan countryside, also used as a nickname for small children and specifically for Giuseppe Gorelli's two daughters.
This vintage received 91 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and 90 points from the Wine Spectator.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Three-Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Pimientos, Moroccan Couscous-Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Pasta Bolognese&id=){kind=link}
 - In 1850 António da Rocha Leão established his own Portuguese House among the famous British Port Wine Lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia across the Douro River from Oporto. He picked a fortunate time to start his own House with many fine vintages declared during he 1850’s, especially the - Great Exhibition- vintage of 1851. Porto Rocha was well-established and survived the phyloxera epidemic that wiped out many small shippers in the late 1870’s. For over 150 years Rocha continues as a high quality boutique port producer, now under the management of the Sogevinus port group.
Recognized throughout the USA as one of the finest rare tawny blends ever produced, it is packaged in a distinctive sail-shaped 500ml bottle in a varnished oak box. Blended from 1900 and 1975 Colheita (vintage tawnies) plus the 20 Year Old Porto Rocha , it provides an exotic range of ports over three centuries at an affordable price.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Dry Fruits, Fois Gras, Gorgonzola or Roquefort cheese, Pork or Duck Liver Pate.&id=){kind=link}
 and Carignan Blanc (35%) with a twist of Roussane (5-10%) crafted in concrete vats. The Carignan Blanc is from a single hillside block of vines planted in 1961 on well-drained limestone cailloutis (highly fragmented) soil. The Vermentino (called Rolle in the Midi) and Roussanne were grafted in 1995 and 1996 onto Carignan Noir vines in a cool river-terrace block, with rocky limestone soils.
The grapes are hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed. The free-run juice is cool tank-fermented to preserve the fruit character and malolactic fermentation is blocked to allow for a fresher character in the wine. Aged on its lees for about 5 months. After the final blend is established, the wine is lightly filtered and bottled unfined.
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.The rest is a blend of Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca and Tinta Roriz.
FOOD PAIRING:Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Fennel and Rosemary, Melted Edam with Beef, Warm Mushroom and Bacon Salad
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=210011.jpg&extdesc=R. L. Buller Victoria Tawny&subdesc=NV®ion=Rutherglen, Australia&name=Port&price=12.99¬es=The Victoria Tawny is a remarkable, sweet, concentrated, complex Tawny that can easily compete with Portugal's finest ... at a fraction of the price. Australia continues to be a treasure trove for fortified, after-dinner wines. Once bottled, they do not change, and often age up to a decade where well stored. After opening, most will last for a week. This is one of the top wine discoveries of this year's tastings.
92 points, Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate "These blends represent the newest bottled offerings from this Rutherglen producer, an area that produces spectacular fortifieds. Their freshness, good acidity, soaring aromatics, and unctuous flavors must be tasted to be believed. The Victoria Tawny exhibits a medium garnet color in addition to sweet, unctuous strawberry and cherry fruit. It is a blend of four grapes, Carina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Shiraz."
FOOD PAIRINGS: Stilton, Roquefort, Chocolates, Triple Chocolate Cake, Sweet Desserts&id=){kind=link}
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=220027.jpg&extdesc=Rafael Cambra "Uno" Cuvee&subdesc=2005®ion=Valencia, Spain&name=Mourvedre&price=36.99¬es=Rafael Cambra is one of the most innovative young winemakers in Spain. He pushes his vines to the limits of existence to make a wine of other-worldly richness. Cambra's 2003 "Uno" (so-called because it is made from one grape, the local variety Monastrell) is opulent, inky and colossal. It is not, however, one of those simple "might makes right" wines. Cambra definitely coaxes out of his grapes true regional character and grit. This is power, with soul.
Cambra's wines, however, are the "real deal," charmed from 50-year-old vines that produce a paltry 1 kg of fruit per vine. The few grapes these vines produce are of course handpicked. Fermentation takes place completely in stainless steel, after which Cambra gives the wine a 14-month slumber in French oak of 1-2 years age. An additional 8 months in bottle gives the oak a chance to integrate into the luscious juice. The final product: a deep, meaty wine with ripe black fruits, layers of complexity and powerful exotic tannins.
Valencia, where Cambra's wines are from, gives its name to a region on Spain's eastern Mediterranean coast, about 350 Kilometers south of Barcelona. It's also the name of Spain's 3rd largest city, a famous port town in the region, responsible for sending out to sea the area's famed oranges.
400 Case production and 100 percent old vine Monastrell
FOOD PAIRINGS: Eggplant and Potato Curry, Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard, Two-Cheese Moussaka with Sautéed Mushrooms and Zucchini&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110396.jpg&extdesc=Regis Cruchet Vouvray Sec 2005&subdesc=2005®ion=Loire Valley, France&name=Chenin Blanc&price=22.99¬es=Nectar-rich, sensuous and spicy, the best Vouvray wines are a taste sensation not to be missed. While stunning in their youth, with age the flavors of Chenin Blanc truly move beyond time and place. Older Vouvrays reveal Chenin’s "endless complexity and lip-smacking succulence," says Jacqueline Friedrich, author of "A Wine and Food Guide to the Loire." In few other instances does wine achieve such transcendence--this is truly immortality in a bottle!
A stunning example of the beauty of dry Chenin Blanc! There is a perfume-rich nose of honey and spring flowers, white peaches and gently sautéed mushrooms sprinkled with toasted almonds. Above average acidity in this vintage has resulted in a vibrant Vouvray that tastes bone dry, yet is sufficiently fresh and alive to pair with a powerful dish such as raw oysters.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Spicy Tuna Rillettes, Grilled Pork Chops with Corn Salad and Lavender Peach Sauce, Linguine, Crab, and Avocado with Scallion Vinaigrette.&id=){kind=link}
 and the grapes they produce have cool, rich and delineated aromas and flavors. The soils are a mixture of chalk and clay and this contributes finesse and volume to the wine’s profile. Yields are kept to a low average of two tons per acre and 25 separate parcels are vinified separately and then blended after aging. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrel before aging in 90% French and 10% American oak.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Lamb Marinated in Jasmine Tea with Sweet Pea Sauce, Tortilla Soup, Rotisserie Chicken with Dried Fruit and Pine Nuts&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110363.jpg&extdesc=Rene Rostaing "Les Lezardes" Blanc&subdesc=2007®ion=Rhone Valley, France&name=Viognier&price=32.99¬es=René Rostaing is the closest thing to a true cult star that Côte-Rôtie has yet produced. A grower since 1971, his first vineyard purchases were a microscopic half acre each in Côte Blonde and in La Landonne on the Côte Brune.
The real breakthrough came when his father-in-law, Albert Dervieux-Thaize retired in 1990, followed by his uncle Marius Gentaz-Dervieux three years later. Between these two legendary growers, Rostaing acquired over ten acres of very old vines in some of the appellation’s top sites. The vineyard expansion also enabled René to quit his day job in 1991, and to devote himself full time to winemaking.
Today, Rostaing can boast 20+ acres of the finest vineyards in and around Côte-Rôtie. The wealth of vineyard holdings results in an astonishing array of wines. From several parcels of old vines that immediately adjoin Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, Rostaing produces a gorgeous non-appellation white and red called Les Lézardes.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=100252.jpg&extdesc=Reuscher-Haart Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese&subdesc=2008®ion=, Germany&name=Riesling&price=21.99¬es=Reuscher-Haart doesn't simply farm from the famous Gold Top of Piesport, they farm from the highest point in the entire Gold Top region. They don't just harvest by hand to keep yields low, they also use only indigenous yeasts without chapitalizing or additional sulphur treatments. They don't just make fine wines, they make fine wines that are affordable. This lush and delicious Riesling was described by Terry Theiss as "The best young wine I have tasted here in fifteen years." And since the estate has been producing wine for centuries that is saying something!
The Pfalz is Germany’s second biggest wine growing region behind the Rheinhessen. It is known for the production of Riesling, Muller-Thurgau, Scheurebe, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Gerwurtztremeiner. The Pfalz, like many French regions was tended to by monks, who studiously developed the terroir, until Napoleon carved up the land and redistributed it among the local population. Wines from the Pfalz tend to be fruitier and yet less acidic than other German wines, with wines commonly displaying elements of honey, vanilla and citrus. 80 percent of Pfalz wines are white, with the majority of them being of a medium quality, and equal proportions being split between the noble and reliable Table wines. The upper end of the quality wine market: the best of these are said to be the best in Germany.
In 1960 Elisabeth and Herbert Meßmer bought an old, traditional wine estate in Burrweiler and founded today’s Meßmer Estate. Motivated by a love of their profession and noble wines, they created a successful estate with the best sites in Burrweiler.
Son Gregor and his wife, Sieglinde, the second generation, have been working as part of the team since 1984. With knowledge and sensitivity, they direct a very engaged and qualified team, which was recently joined by cellar master Michael Leibrecht an experienced winemaker.
More recently, another son, Martin, and his partner, Özlem, have joined the team and taken charge of marketing, communications and sales. Together, this successful team is striving to make the estate’s high-quality wines, with the goal of enriching life through wine.
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 near the town of Conegliano in the region of Veneto, Prosecco has quickly become one of the most successful sparkling wine types made today. - by Tom Hyland
FOOD PAIRING: Shellfish, Cream soups, Rich fish dishes, Vegetable side dishes, Gorgonzola, fresh goat, Emmentaler, Fontina, Mozzarella, Ricotta&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=Flableshots 007.jpg&extdesc=Robert Weil "Kiedrich Graffenberg" Riesling&subdesc=2003®ion=Rheingau, Germany&name=Riesling&price=68.99¬es=The Rheingau is a unique, self-contained region on the Rhine where the man-made landscape and the vine are at one. Its long viticultural tradition was established by monasteries and large aristocratic wine estates. Despite its demands on soil and climate, the Riesling grape thrives here and is inextricably linked with the Rheingau and its viticulture. Weingut Robert Weil, one of the regions's younger estates, is located in the heart of Kiedrich, a village first documented in 950. Its profile is marked by the artworks and architecture of the Gothic church St. Valentine, aristocratic Gothic and Renaissance manors, and the tower of Scharfenstein castle, a former residence of the electors and archbishops of Mainz. The estate cultivates 65 ha (160 acres) of vineyards planted with Riesling (98%) and Spätburgunder (2%) grapes. Wilhelm Weil, the great-grandson of the estate's founder, carries on the tradition of uncompromising, quality-oriented practices in the vineyards and in the cellars. The historical manor house and ultra-modern cellars stand side by side in a beautiful park - the same synthesis of old and new that is reflected in the estate's philosophy of winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING: Spicy Pineapple Glazed Ham, Asian Vegetable Soup with Noodles, Pan-Roasted Pork with Apple Chutney and Pepper Relish, Frisée Salad with Walnuts and Roquefort, Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo, Sesame Chicken Salad&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=170200.jpg&extdesc=Sang de Cailloux Vacqueras&subdesc=2006®ion=Rhone Valley, France&name=Grenache&price=54.99¬es=Domaine Sang des Cailloux or "blood of the stones" is located on the plateau of scrubland, faced with Laces of Montmirail Vacqueyras and between Sarrians. Bathed in sunlight and shaken by the mistral, the 17 hectare estate is located in the Vacqueyras appellation.
Vacqueyras is a small appellation located in the southern Rhône Valley, bordering Gigondas to the north, Côtes du Ventoux to the east, and just west of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Vacquerays was officially a Côtes du Rhône-Village until 1990, when like Gigondas it was promoted to full AC status. Since that time the level of quality and innovation found in Vacquerays has increased dramatically, and today the wines are a pleasant alternative to the more expensive Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the more rustic Gigondas.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Braised pork with prunes (and potatoes), Braised pheasant with chestnuts, Ratatouille&id=){kind=link}
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 and the recent acquisition of more great vineyard sites to their holdings, the winery is well on the way to challenge top estates such as Dönnhoff and Schönleber.
The soils in the area consist of Porphyr, Melaphyr, weathered vulcanic rock, and a mixture of red loess, red slate, and blue slate from the devonian age.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=100226.jpg&extdesc=Selene "Chesler" Napa Red &subdesc=2004®ion=Napa Valley, U.S.&name=Cabernet Franc&price=54.99¬es=The beautiful Selene wines are made by renowned winemaker Mia Klein. The Selene name comes from Greek mythology. There are three goddesses associated with the moon in this mythology; Artemis, the maiden goddess of the waxing moon, Selene, the mother goddess of the full moon, and Hecate, the wise crone goddess of the waning moon. Also, as Mia's label depicts, there are few sights more beautiful in Napa Valley than the moonrise over hillside vineyards.
The Cabernet Franc based Bordeaux blend that carries a new label under Selene is called ‘Chesler’. Chesler is a tribute to my mother, Eileen Chesler, and sports a picture of her waterskiing in the late 1940’s. The Cabernet Franc for the Chesler comes from Frediani Vineyard in Calistoga.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Chicken Thighs with Lentils, Chorizo, and Red Pepper, Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Fontina Fonduta, Seared Steaks with Porcini Mushroom Cream Sauce.
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. The yields are limited to between 45 and 55 hl/ha. Serge, Florence and Valerie are also proponents of harvesting late, and their Les Pentes is marked by a distinctly ripe-tasting, rich, melony quality which comes from Sauvignon on calcaire soil, when harvested at its peak maturity.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=130245.jpg&extdesc=Silvio Grasso Barolo Giachini&subdesc=2003®ion=Piedmont, Italy&name=Nebbiolo&price=39.99¬es=The Grasso family has been producing wine since 1927, but Federico Grasso only started bottling in 1980, and has "produced a bevy of sensational efforts over recent vintages" (Parker). His sophisticated, modern Barolos are particularly notable for avoiding excessive wood aromas; to this end, Grasso prefers to use large barrels rather than barriques for maturation, and uses less than 30% new wood even on his single-vineyard bottlings. - M. Skurnick
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 is now in the forefront of Greek estates. Winemaker George Skouras is Burgundy trained and dedicated to elevating the quality of native grapes. This crisp refreshing white is from a pink skinned grapes has great aromas and a zesty citrus quality.
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 status in 1966 and Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita status 1980. The wine is often compared with Barolo-another Nebbiolo based wine from the Piedmont area. Though the wines do share many similarities, there are some distinct differences between them. The most pronounced difference between the two wines is that the tannins of Barbaresco tend to soften quicker, which can make the wines more approachable to drink at an earlier age but won't allow it to age for as long as a traditionally made Barolo could.
The birth of Socré Wine Cellar occurred in 1871, when today’s owner’s great-grandfather Giovanni l’Alessandrino bought the land. Socré initially sold its grapes to private citizens and wine cellars, and only produced a small percentage of wine. Since 1990 Rosella and Marco Piacentino have been enlarging the business by planting new vines in the original vineyards in Barbaresco, bought other vineyards in Cisterna d’Asti (Barbera, Croatina, Cabernet and Merlot) and invested in equipment and machinery. The cellar’s most important wine is, for obvious reasons, Barbaresco.
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, this wine comes from exclusive estates of more than eight decades old. Aged in French and American oak new casks for 12 months.
The Denomination of Origin of the Bierzo wines was granted in 1989 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishery and Food, wines whose quality was fully acknowledged.
The MENCIA varietal is the most important in this Denomination of Origin. It is adapted to warm and somewhat dry areas and produces excellent red and rosé wines, with a diversity of primary aromas, producing smooth and velvety high quality wines such as this Solar de Sael.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Grilled Cornish Hens with Rice and Sicilian Butter, Stuffed Swordfish with Cherry Tomato Sauce, Chickpea Soup with Thyme, Linguine with Fresh Tuna, Tomatoes and Lemon,
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 did. Pin married Lidia, bought vineyards and began to make wine. In 1977 the family took up residence at LA SPINETTA (meaning top of the hill, where the original estate lies) in Castagnole Lanze. It was the heart of the Moscato d’Asti country, home of a rather light and simple dessert wine. But the Rivettis believed that Moscato had the potential for greatness and set out to prove it by making Moscato Bricco Quaglia and Biancospino.
Eventually though the family’s vision was even grander. In 1985 LA SPINETTA made its first red wine, Barbera Cà di Pian. After this many other great reds followed: In 2000 the family’s ambition of also making a Barolo became reality.
Barbera is a red wine grape that is most used in Italy. It has some of the flavor characteristics you would find in a Cabernet Sauvignon but with higher acid levels. The higher acid levels make it an especially good match for full flavored foods with tomato sauces involved. Other characteristics of wines from this variety include light tannin levels, deep garnet colors and medium to full body.
Barbera is grown in many places around the world but is at it's best in northern Italy.
FOOD PAIRING: Beef Stroganoff, Cornish hen, Lamb Chops, Roast suckling pig, Pheasant, Cheddar or savory, firm cheeses, hearty meat based stews, tomato based foods.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=120058.jpg&extdesc=Tedeschi Amarone &subdesc=2004®ion=Vento, Italy&name=Amarone&price=54.99¬es=Amarone della Valpolicella, today unanimously considered to be the most prestigious wine from the Verona area and one of the most important Italian reds, appreciated by the most exacting consumers all over the world, grew out of the evolution of Recioto, one of the oldest wines in the history of wine-making in our area. In the 4th century after Christ, in a letter Cassiodoro, minister of Teodorico, the king of the Visigoths, described a wine produced using a special technique for the raisining of grapes, then called Acinatico, produced in the area known as Valpolicella (a name which according to some derives from the Latin "Vallis-polis-cellae" and could mean "Valley of many cellars").
Monte Fontana is the name of the vineyard situated on the hills of Pedemonte di Valpolicella, in the heart of the Classic Valpolicella. Recioto is a historic Valpolicella wine, known through history under different names such as Retico during Roman domination and subsequently Acinatico during Lombard occupation. The vineyard is one hectare in size (very, very small) and faces East.
Grape varieties: 30% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara, Rossignola, Oseleta, Negrara, Dindarella. 750 cases made
FOOD PAIRINGS: Beef, lamb, veal, pasta in rich meat sauces, chocolate desserts, Gorgonzola&id=){kind=link}
 and their son Sam is manager of the winery. Cheryl's brother, David Thorn manages the Mount Crawford and Kabininge vineyards for Thorn-Clarke Wines. Her father Ron Thorn has one of the oldest Shiraz vineyards in Australia and possibly the world on the Thorn family property 'Clifton' outside of Angaston. Earliest records show this old vineyard was in existence in 1854.
Thorn-Clarke Wines shows a lot of respect for the diversity the Barossa has to offer and has subsequently developed four vineyard sites to capitalise on this, two within the cool climate Eden Valley and two within the warmer Barossa floor. Their winemaking philosophy centers strongly around blending from their four vineyard sites in developing highly complex wines which show great elegance.
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=390006.jpg&extdesc=Thurston Wolfe Dr. Wolf&subdesc=2006®ion=Washington State, U.S.&name=Primitivo&price=14.99¬es=Dr. Wade Wolfe and Rebecca Yeaman started Thurston Wolfe Winery in 1987 to realize their dream producing unique, finely-crafted wines in small case lots in Washington. The 2007 version iof "Dr. Wolfe" is a unique blend of PRIMITIVO (64%), CABERNET SAUVIGNON (21%), PETITE SIRAH (11%) and LEMBERGER (4%), all grown in Washington State. The Primitivo, Petite Sirah and Lemberger are all from the Zephyr Ridge Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills. The Cabernet Sauvignon is from the Crawford Vineyard in the Yakima Valley. Grapes were harvested individually in early October, fermented in small open top fermenters and transferred to a mixture of new and once used American oak barrels immediately after pressing. Following 16 months barrel aging, the wine was bottled in March 2009 and released June 2009.
Rising above the Napa Valley, on the eastern slopes of Rutherford, lies Quarry Vineyards, a patchwork of hillside vineyard blocks carved from rocky and sparse volcanic soil. The Terraces property is divided nearly equally between Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, growing both varietals in shallow volcanic loam over a deep subsoil of tufa, a pale volcanic ash that functions hydrologically in a similar manner to limestone. The main blocks of vines are terraced steeply between 300 and 400-foot elevation. The Terraces Zinfandel clone traces its roots to the vines planted on the Quarry Vineyard property in the 1800's. This clone, known as the 'Werle' clone produces an open cluster with small berries, which is recognized and coveted for its intense color and distinctive aromas and flavors. Current production of small handcrafted lots is less than 1000 cases.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Summer Jambalaya with Chicken and Spicy Sausage, Pepper Jack Cheeseburgers with Jalapeño-Cumin Sauce, Pineapple and Red Chile-Glazed Baby Back Ribs&id=){kind=link}
 is Gaelic for “Land of the Youth”. Irish legends and myths tell of a land where mortal time was suspended and everyone was young and beautiful. A place we all no doubt aspire to live in.
This wine is made from fruit sourced from old vine Grenache vineyards located both on McLaren Flat and up in the higher elevations around Blewitt Springs. This is a dense, dark magical wine. Its youthful character and wonderful intensity of flavor are courtesy of low yielding old Grenache vines. Despite their age, they fit well in Tir na N’og.
Vines were first planted in McLaren Vale in the mid 1800’s with pioneers such has Thomas Hardy, John Reynell and Dr AC Kelly, leading the charge with their passion being for Rhone varieties, notably Shiraz (Syrah), Grenache and Mourvedre. There was a further wave of plantings to the north of the McLaren Flat, in Blewitt Springs, initiated primarily by Italian immigrants. These higher elevation vineyards have some of the most treasured old vine sources for Grenache. The wine is drinking beautifully now, but is built to age.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Latin-Spiced Rib Eye, Cornish Hens with Fruit, Walnuts, and Honey Apple Glaze, Burgers, Cherry-glazed Pork Roast&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=130167.jpg&extdesc=Torbreck Juveniles GSM&subdesc=2006®ion=Barossa Valley, Australia&name=Grenache&price=22.99¬es=Torbreck Vintners was founded by David Powell in 1994. The roots go back to 1992 when Dave, who was then working at Rockford, began to discover and clean up a few sections of dry-grown old vines. Near lifeless, he nurtured them back to health and was rewarded with small parcels of fruit that he made into wine. In 1995 Dave crushed three tonnes of grapes and fermented them into wine in a shed on his 12-hectare Marananga property. He named his wine 'Torbreck' after a forest in Scotland where he worked as a lumberjack. Dave became good friends with Tim Johnston, an expat Englishman and owner of "Juveniles" wine bar in Paris. In 1999, Dave made a wine exclusively for Tim's wine bar and with respect to Tim's love of the Rhone valley, the wine is a blend of Grenache, Mouvedre, and Shiraz. These classic Rhone varietals are equally at home in the Barossa. Tim's daughter Carolyn's paintings adorn the walls of his wine bar and thus she was asked to create a special label for this distinctive wine Torbreck "Juveniles".
Food Pairings: Grilled Lamb with Radicchio and Black-Olive Oil, Garlic-Rubbed Spareribs, Turkey with Bacon and Greens
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 and Viognier (20%), produced from fruit grown in the Stonewell and Bethany vineyards. Marsanne is a premium variety originating from the Northern Rhone in France, where it is the dominant white grape variety used in making the great
white wines of Hermitage. Viognier also has it’s origins in the Northern Rhone, where it is used to make rich and aromatic white wines in Condrieu, or to soften and add complexity to the Syrah wines of Cote Rotie.
This blend offers a complex nose of lime, fresh apricots, and citrus peel with lifted aromas of orange blossom and acacia flowers with nutmeg and toasted barrel nuances. A crisp, minerally white with flavours of ripe white stone fruits, citrus and grapefruit are enhanced from partial barrel fermentation in French oak. Extended lees contact has further contributed to the mouth-feel and structure of this wine.
Food Pairings: Farfalle with Bacon and Endives, Sea Bass with Rice Noodles in Tomato-Pineapple Broth, Seared Duck Breasts with Honey-Raisin Compote &id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=340006.jpg&extdesc=Valdicava Brunello&subdesc=2003®ion=Montalcino, Italy&name=Brunello&price=144.99¬es=Authors since the fifteenth century have borne witness to the fact that the wine produced in the hills south of Siena was especially good, although the actual name "Brunello" didn't appear until the end of the nineteenth century. This was thanks to Ferruccio Biondi-Sani, who abandonded the practice of "uvaggio" (that is the mixing of diferent grape varieties) in favour of making this wine using only Sangiovese grapes. Thus was created a wine, not rough and ready like most of the wine of the period, but solid and serious, slow and noble, with a potential for improvement over time.
In this way, the idea of drinking wine for pleasure replaced the hitherto common concept of wine as a means of sustenance. Martini Bramante, vincenzo Abbruzzese's grandfather, bought the property in 1953 and began bottling "Brunello Valdicava" in 1968.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Risotto with Bitter Greens and Goat Gouda Cheese, Creamy Polenta with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Fusilli with Spicy Chicken Sausage, Tomato, and Ricotta Cheese&id=){kind=link}
, Bagna Caôda (hot sauce for raw vegetables), Eggs fried sunny side up with truffles or cooked with vegetables or peppers as frittata or in an onion custard called tartrà
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![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=120143.jpg&extdesc=Villa Matilde Falerno de Massico Bianco Falanghina&subdesc=2006®ion=Campania, Italy&name=Falanghina&price=21.99¬es="Imortal Falerno," as it was sung by the ancient Roman poets, dates back 3000 years. Today these ancient grapes are nurtured by the unique microclimate and soil of Villa Matilde: volcanic, mineral-rich hills facing the Mediterranean sun and the sea, sheltered on three sides by the Massico mountain range. The result is 100% Falanghina showing floral, fresh, crisp, yet honeyed character, complex notes of citrus and roses, herbs and elderberry, and a juicy, elegant palate lingering on smokey notes of mineral and spice.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Flat Bread with Spinach and Feta, Fragrant Five-Spice Salmon with Savoy Cabbage, Honey Pumpkin Salad with Sage Croutons.&id=){kind=link}
:It is a play on the Nuss Family name and Brian’s German-Italian heritage. Nuss means "nut" in German. Noce is "nut" in Italian. Intermingled with "vin" for wine, Vinoce means "wine nut."
Blend: 60 percent Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot Napa Valley.
This wine is part of a vertical library set from: 1999, 2000, 2001,2002 and 2003.
FOOD PAIRINGS:Yankee Pot Roast, Lamb Chops with Garlic and Olive Oil, Veal Tournedos with Cellophane Noodles, Chanterelles and Coconut-Corn Sauce&id=){kind=link}
:It is a play on the Nuss Family name and Brian’s German-Italian heritage. Nuss means "nut" in German. Noce is "nut" in Italian. Intermingled with "vin" for wine, Vinoce means "wine nut."
Blend: 60 percent Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot Napa Valley.
This wine is part of a vertical library set from: 1999, 2000, 2001,2002 and 2003.
FOOD PAIRINGS:Yankee Pot Roast, Lamb Chops with Garlic and Olive Oil, Veal Tournedos with Cellophane Noodles, Chanterelles and Coconut-Corn Sauce&id=){kind=link}
. Weingut Setzer is located in Hohenwarth, a town in Austria's up and coming Weinviertel wine region, very close to the Kamptal & Kremstal (15 miles north of the Danube). - M. Skurnik
Grüner Veltliner is a variety of white wine grape widely grown primarily in Austria and widely also in the Czech Republic, but almost nowhere else. It has a reputation of being a particularly food-friendly wine.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Soft-Shell Crabs with Oyster Sauce and White Asparagus, Chicken Skewers with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette, Spring Stew of Veal with Crisp Vegetables&id=){kind=link}
 means Wild Mountain. Wildekrans Wine Estate is a boutique winery situated near the southern tip of Africa. The unique cool climate terroir of the vineyard, which is situated on the rolling hills overlooking Walker Bay, yields wines of exceptional quality and complexity. This Pinotage has a silky texture which is characterized by flavors of red berries and spice that linger on the palate.
The grapes were harvested in February and underwent skin contact cold maceration for 3 to 4 days to extract soft tannins and ripe fruit flavours before allowing fermentation to begin. Throughout vinification handling was kept to a minimum to ensure that true fruit flavours were retained. 80% of this wine was matured in medium toasted French Oak and 20% in heavy toasted American Oak for 12 months.
Food Pairings: Lamb Shanks, Osso Buco-Style, Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce, Peppered Pork Chops with Vegetable Fricassee.
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 this winery has produced remarkably outstanding 2001s! Wittmann’s wines are solid and positive. They radiate good health and well-being. They are firm but not heavy, like a big-boned man with almost no body fat. Their large stature doesn’t prevent them being transparent and filigree.
91 Points, Robert Parker -
"The botrytis-laced nose of the 2001 Riesling Auslese Westhofener Morstein has a pungent liquid mineral component that almost comes across as chemical (given the fact that Wittman is an organic grower, this is rather ironic). It displays huge richness, thickness, and breadth. Medium to full-bodied and velvety-textured, it is jam-packed with poached pears, spiced apples, and pineapples. If this wine's nose falls into line with its flavor profile it will ultimately merit a higher rating. Projected maturity: 2006-2012+"
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