Below is a sampling of the exciting new wines arriving in stock at PJ’s on a regular basis. To find additional new arrivals please use our Wine Finder and Search feature on your favorite regions and producers regularly.

Argentina | Australia | Austria | Chile | France | Germany
Italy | New Zealand | South Africa | Spain | USA

Argentina

’04 Leoncio Arizu “Luigi Bosca Reserva” Mendoza Malbec $12.99
“Solidly built, with ample structure supporting blackberry, plum and mocha notes, with spice, floral and licorice hints on the finish.” —WS 89

’03 Viña Alicia “Morena” Lujan de Cuyo Cabernet Sauvignon $35.99
“Good full red. Rather tight on the nose, hinting at currant, licorice and tobacco leaf. Then fat, sweet and dense but a bit youthfully aggressive. Quite powerful and bound-up today, with the tannins in need of cellaring. Finishes with a note of licorice.” —IWC 89+

Australia

’05 Mount Langi Ghiran Victoria Riesling $11.99
“Light straw. Intensely floral, mineral-tinged bouquet of lemon, lime and pink grapefruit. Quite round and gentle in texture but the fruit tones are bracing and precise. Green apple, Anjou pear and a tangy mineral note join the citrus flavors on the palate, along with a subtle note of floral honey. I suspect that this will gain in depth over the coming five years or so but it's fairly irresistible right now.” —IWC 90

’04 Yering Station Yarra Valley Chardonnay $15.99
“Lively, generous and gentle on the palate, flavors centering on green apple and sweet spices, a nice tropical fruit note lingering on the lithe finish.” —WS 89

Austria

’04 A. and F. Steigelmur “Juris Selection” Burgenland Sankt Laurent $19.99
“Dark ruby-garnet. Sweet waves of dark berries, nougat and graphite on the nose. Complex and varietally expressive, with dark berry and violet flavors nicely framed by the wine's vibrant structure. A silky, moderately complex wine with a lingering, fruity finish.” —IWC 88

Chile

’03 Caliterra Central Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $5.99
A juicy Cabernet Sauvignon that is brimming with fresh red fruit flavors, hints of chocolate and dusty herbs on the finish.

France

’05 J. B. Adam “Réserve” Alsace Pinot Blanc $11.99
This well-priced Pinot Blanc offers a nose of honeysuckle and citrus fruits aromas. The palate is vibrantly alive with ample amounts of ripe white fruit flavors and citrus zest infused mineral notes. The finish is long and elegant.

’06 Lucien Crochet “Pinot Rosé” Sancerre Rosé $21.99
This rich and vibrant Pinot Noir-based rosé comes rom top Sancerre producer Lucian Crochet. It is and enchanting pink color and features a layered nose of strawberry with touches of ripe raspberry and hints of wet stone minerality. The vibrant palate is exceedingly elegant with beautifully integrated strawberry flavors and citrus accents. Lively acidity makes for a long and harmonious finish. A high-end and highly sought after French rosé.

’05 Domaine Faillenc Sainte Marie Corbières $10.49
This flavorful and affordable Corbières is made from a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault. The grapes are fermented together, benefiting from the long maceration period to extract the maximum of flavors and allow them to harmonize before being aged. This large-scaled red has enormous character with deep inflections of ripe red fruit, wild herbs, game, dusted cocoa and pounded stones. A winner with hearty stews, grilled meats or aged cheese.

’06 Domaine Faillenc Sainte Marie “Rosé des Glacières” VdP d’Oc Rosé $10.99
This lively rosé offers ripe, red cherry flavors, a dollop of cool cream and a hint of peach. This is an easy-going summer sipper perfect for picinics or casual summer meals.

’05 Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage $28.99
“Deep ruby. Explosively perfumed nose offers vibrant raspberry and strawberry along with a fine dusting of dried flowers. Lush and silky already, with sweet red berry flavors and extremely fine tannins. I could drink this today. The fresh, floral finish features persistent strawberry and raspberry notes.” —IWC 88-91

’05 Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage 1.5L $58.99
“Deep ruby. Explosively perfumed nose offers vibrant raspberry and strawberry along with a fine dusting of dried flowers. Lush and silky already, with sweet red berry flavors and extremely fine tannins. I could drink this today. The fresh, floral finish features persistent strawberry and raspberry notes.” —IWC 88-91

NV Jacquesson “Cuvee No. 730” Brut Sparkling Wine $32.99
The assemblage contains 52% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Meunier and 17% Pinot Noir. It comes entirely from the Premiers and Grands Crus villages in the Grande de la Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. Traditional viticultural practices are put to good use here. This is a Champagne of great character with pear and apple tones, leavened with classic hints of bread. Elegant and deep, its finish shows length, delicacy and minerality.

’02 Château de Jau Côtes de Roussillon $8.99
This full-flavored bargain pick is dark red in color with a generous perfumed bouquet of ripe berry and tobacco aromas. The hearty palate offers concentrated berry and plum flavors matched with sound acidity and a surprisingly long finish. A full-bodied find for robust stews and meat dishes.

’05 Château de Jau “Le Jaja de Jau” VdP d’Oc Syrah/Grenache $6.99
A bargain hunters dream for easy entertaining. This fruity red offers black currant, smoky kirsch and herbs de Provence scents. On the palate it shows gobs chewey berry and plum flavors with well-balanced tannins and acidity. Bright, fruity, and accessible. Super with sandwiches, burgers or other casual fare.

’06 Domaine Lafond Tavel Rosé $12.99
Comprised of 60% Grenache, with smaller quantities of Cinsault, Syrah, Carignan. The grapes are hand-harvested, with an overnight maceration to impart its signature deep, vivid pink color. Top Tavel rosé has an umistakably complex bouquet, and this one dazzles with its explosive floral, fruit, and fresh-herb aromas. The palate is rich and racy with a crisp finish. Sure to please.

’04 Lignier-Michelot Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy Red $46.99
“Bright ruby-red. Superripe aromas of kirsch and blackberry; slightly liqueur-like but not porty. Sweet, fat and stuffed with fruit; round, rich and full and not at all over the top. Finishes with broad tannins and very good palate coverage. Juicy acids extend the flavors of black raspberry, tobacco, chocolate and spices. "This was good from the start," notes Lignier.” —IWC 88-91

’05 Domaine Lignier-Michelot Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Les Faconnières Red .375L $36.99
“Bright, full ruby-red. Superripe aromas of kirsch, blackberry, cassis and bitter chocolate; this smells almost like cabernet! Then sweet, fat and generous in the mouth, with crunchy primary fruit and mineral flavors offering an impressively chewy texture. Very broad, stony wine that really spreads out on the back end. There's more limestone than clay in this soil, notes Lignier. Impressive.” —IWC 91-93

’02 Mischief & Mayhem Beaune Premier Cru Clos du Roy Red $31.99
It is rare to find Premiere Cru Burgundy from a great vintage at this kind of price. And to top it off this very small production Beaune (only 900 bottles!) is drinking beautifully now. The bouquet is a complex crush of red cherry and damp earth, with cranberry, nutmeg, dry mint leaf and tobacco notes. It offers the hearty structure characteristic of Beaune, excellent ripeness, vivid acidity and a rich, silky mouthfeel. The attack shows loads of juicy red berry fruit and unfolds into distinctive layers of earth, chalk and white pepper spice. The tannins are ripe, polished and full, and carry into a substantial, harmonious finish of Bing cherry notes and soft earth tones. This wine will match very well with picnic patés, grilled portabello mushrooms, grilled chicken, sausage or rare New York strip steak. It will also cellar gracefully (if you can resist drinking it!) for three to five more years. A Pinot Noir to reckon with and steal at this price!

’00 Château Mondorion Saint Émilion Grand Cru Classé $17.99
A limited, late release of this Bordeaux value from the exceptional 2000 vintage. It shows plush aromas of fresh ripe plum. Broad shouldered and medium-bodied red with velvety tannins and a long lingering finish, this is a steal while it lasts.

’06 Château de Rouët “Cuvée Reservée Tradition” Côtes de Provence Rosé $12.49
This quenchingly dry, mineral-drenched wine shows off the uncanny ability of rosés from this region to be both slurpable and serious. Treat this as more than simply an aperitif or "summer quaffer"; this formidably rich rosé pairs wonderfully with a wide range of foods.

’03 La Servitude Volontaire “Cuvée d'Exception” Haut-Médoc $49.97
“This is a Cuvee d’Exception offering from Bernard Magrez. The 2003 La Servitude Volontaire is cut from the same mold with even lower acidity, a more roasted character, fabulous fruit, and no heaviness. This Bordeaux fruit bomb reveals loads of cassis and cherry fruit intermixed with licorice, pain grille, and spice box characteristics. Its low acidity and plush, heady fruitiness provide immediate appeal and charm.” —WS 90

Germany

’05 J. & H. A. Strub Niersteiner Paterberg Rheinhessen Riesling Spätlese $17.49
From the outstanding 2005 vintage comes this perennial PJ’s pick. Lively pear notes are complemented touches of peach and lime. Bright acidity brings structure to the rich palate, which is layered with mineral complexity, a hint of creamy pear and delicately integrated sweetness. Delicious.

Italy

’06 Argiolas “Serra Lori” IGT Isola dei Nuraghi Cannonau Rosé $11.99
A rich rosé with vivid notes of cherry, fig skins, a touch of apple blossom and black olives. The palate is a delicate expression of vibrant red fruit notes. Lively and well balanced with terrific thirst quenching attributes and subtle depth.

’04 Elvio Cogno Bricco dei Merli Barbera d’Alba $17.49
“The 2004 Barbera d’Alba Bricco dei Merli is just lovely. It is an elegant, finessed wine that beautifully expresses the Cogno philosophy, showing plenty of black cherry, licorice and toasted oak nuances with notable length, fine tannins and superb overall balance. Made in a style that bridges modern and traditional styles, it is sure to find many admirers.” —WA 91

’05 Elvio Cogno Vigna del Mandorlo Dolcetto d’Alba $14.99
“Once again Cogno has turned out a beautiful Dolcetto d’Alba in 2005. A lively ruby, it presents classic blue and black fruit with delicate notes of tar and almonds. It is a structured, somewhat austere Dolcetto that will require some air before offering its finest drinking.” —WA 90

’05 Fattoria di Magliano “Heba” Morellino di Scansano $12.99
“Bright ruby-red. Lovely vinous nose of floral fresh strawberry and acidic red cherry. Delicious, mouth-watering flavors of strawberry and red cherry are lifted by bright acids. The wine's pleasant, smooth finish leaves an impression of sweetness. Year in and year out, always one of the best Morellinos.” —IWC 89

’96 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Cannubbio Barolo $36.99
PJ’s was able to secure a limited quantity of this top-flight traditional Barolo at this stunningly good price. From the renowned Cannubi vineyard in the outstanding 1996 vintage, this beauty offers deep, classic aromas of plum, asphalt and rose petal with hints of wild herb and licorice. Still tightly wound, this youthful Barolo responds enticingly to decanting, and shows rich, ripe and fleshy plum and cherry flavors, mellow smoke and oak tones and a range of tar, leather and mineral nuances. Serve this powerful, elegant and understated Barolo with buttery, truffle flaked pasta, pork, lamb or beef dishes. Drink now or cellar for 10-20 more years.

’97 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Cannubbio Barolo 1.5L $79.99
Another superb value in top cru Barolo from this traditional producer. From the highly praised, ripe and rich 1997 vintage, this classic is more accessible than the more powerful 1996 vintage, yet will continue to improve for another ten years. Ripe, cherry and plum scents and flavors are accented with rose, tar and licorice notes. Rich, elegant and a steal at this price.

NV Ombra “Rosé di Pinot” Veneto Rosé Sparkling Wine $11.99
The bouquet is fruity, intense and elegant. Clean flavors of golden apples come through on the palate and are backed by sweet, fruity raspberry notes with a creamy floral background. Juicy and very satisfying.

’03 Luigi Pira Vigna Marenca Barolo $62.99
“The Marenca offers better balance and greater delineation in its spice, mineral, tar and sweet dark fruit in a concentrated style, with great length and enough stuffing to stand up to the big, broad tannins.” —WA 89-92

’03 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco $23.99
“Readers should make a point to should check out the estate’s 2003 Barbaresco as this year’s release is off the charts. The single-vineyard Riservas will not be produced in 2003 and this wine clearly benefits from the addition of that fruit. It is an unusually rich and expansive wine for this estate, packed with heady sensations of spices, licorice and menthol that are followed by deep layers of super-ripe fruit that fill out the wine’s frame with excellent concentration and fleshiness, closing with beautifully well-integrated tannins that are the exception rather than the rule in 2003. Atypically large-scaled and ample for a Barbaresco from this estate, it is also the finest normale the winery has released in many a year.” —WA 91

’96 San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico $29.99
A library release that should not be missed by Sangiovese lovers in search of ready to drink Chianti Classico. It features loads of blackberry, ripe red cherry, earth and mineral notes. Medium-bodied on the palate with a mellow, harmonious mouthfeel, full silky tannins and a long, elegant finish. Impressive and ideal with a thick Tuscan steak.

New Zealand

’04 Cloudy Bay Marlborough Chardonnay $22.97
Supple and sweet aromas of pear and juicy grapefruit are beautifully contrasted by a savory complexity of cashew and white mushroom notes. A seamless rich, textural palate with huge concentrated citrus flavors, well integrated oak, and a persistent finish.

Portugal

NV Quinta do Infantado “Estate Reserve” Vintage Character Porto .375L $7.99
“The Vintage Character Organic Port is extremely rich and dense, with gobs of black-raspberry fruit, a thick, chewy texture, and a full-bodied, slightly sweet, long finish. It should drink well for 15 plus years. This appears to be a port lodge on the ascent!” —WA 90

Spain

’01 Abad Dom Bueno Bierzo $17.99
A rich and pure Bierzo from a great vintage. Deep ruby purple colored, the nose offers floral aromas of blueberry and plum with mineral, underbrush and mellow oak tones. The palate is concentrated, yet supple and juicy with pure flavors of cherry, plum and berry laced with inky mineral tones. Elegant and long. Superb with game, rare beef and earthy fare.

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’06 Alvear Senorio de Alange Ribera del Gaudiana Pardina $7.99
A crisp and bright white from the little known Pardina grape. Soft scents of lemon, straw and camomile lead into a lively, lemonly palate accented by nut and mineral nuances. Superb as an apéritif or with shellfish.

’05 Alvear Palacio Quemado “PQ” Ribera del Gaudiana Syrah $20.99
This rich, harmonious and pure 100% Syrah is a bright, deep red-tinged purple color in the glass. Bright cherry and blackberry primary scents are layered with notes of black earth, minerals, woodland florals and just a hint of vanilla. On the palate it shows a lively ripe core of blackberry, plum and black cherry fruit, while the earth tones on the nose expand to include a touch of barnyard funk along with menthol, wild herb, bee pollen, chalk, wet clay and asphalt notes. The mouth-feel is supple and balanced, with a medium to full body, fine tannins and lively acidity that carries into a very long finish, inflected with cherry notes and subtle dark chocolate tones. This is a modern, beautifully made, elegant and expressive Syrah, and a wonderful taste of the top Syrahs being made in Spain today.

’05 Artadi Rioja White “Orobio” $12.99
This well-balanced and affordable Rioja white offers pear, pretty white flower and clean mineral scents. The palate is a bright expression of juicy green apple and pear fruit with a rich, refined mid-palate. Notes of wet stones and hay add complexity and are balanced by a supple note of acidity. Finishes clean and satisfying with mineral tones.

’96 Arzuaga Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva $101.99
A deep, concentrated and elegant Ribera del Duero from the outstanding 1996 vintage. It offers notes of black cherry, cut straw, black earth and gamey tones. It is very rich and refined on the palate with good acidity and polished tannins. Black cherry and plum flavors are accented with minearal and smoke notes and savory touches of black olive and tobacco, which lead into a long finish. A classic, powerful and harmonious red.

NV Barbadillo “Full Rich” Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Sweet Cream $7.99
A superior buy in sweet sherry. Complex and deeply rewarding on both the nose and palate with plenty of caramel, creamy wood smoke, ash and toffee sweetness. A great value pick to pair with flan or other caramelized desserts.

’06 Burgans Rias Baixas Albariño $9.97
“The 2006 Burgans Albarino, a custom cuvee chosen by importer Eric Solomon, is a candidate for Best Buy in the Albarino category. Medium gold-colored, the wine has excellent honey, mineral, orange marmalade and peach aromas and flavors in a just off-dry format.” —WA 89

’05 Bodegas Castaño Yecla Monastrell $5.99
“The 2005 Monastrell is an insane value produced from three vineyard sites ranging in age from 40-60 years. Opaque purple-colored, it gives up fragrant aromas of blue fruits, plums, and prunes. Ripe, layered, and full-flavored, this hedonistic effort can be enjoyed now but will surely evolve for 2-3 years. Match it with beef and lamb.” —WA 90

’01 Castillo de Sajazarra Rioja Reserva Red .500L $11.99
From the great 2001 vintage, this is an enjoyable Rioja at a great price. 100% Tempranillo, deep ruby colored with classic Rioja character: notes of cherry, currant and touches of strawberry melded with accents of cedar, smoke and integrated oak tones.

’06 CVNE “Cune” Rioja Rosé $7.99
This 100% Garnacha rosé is a lovely strawberry pink color. The nose and palate are loaded with pretty notes of succulent strawberry, peach blossom and melon notes nuanced with tangerine tones. Hints of honey, chalk, spice and glycerine add depth. The finish is refreshing with canteloupe and citrus flavors and helps make this wine ideal for casual summer fare— A great pairing with grilled shrimp, it also works well with grilled chicken glazed in BBQ sauce.

’05 Bodegas Ercavio “Roble” VT de Castilla Tempranillo $8.49
“The 2005 Ercavio Roble is a remarkable value. Produced from 100% Cencibel (Tempranillo), this is a custom cuvee selected by importer Eric Solomon, and was aged for 5 months in French and American oak. Purple colored, with fragrant spice box, tobacco, blueberry, and blackberry aromas, this full-bodied effort has gobs of ripe fruit, a firm structure, and a 40-second finish, not bad value for a sawbuck. Although this well-made wine will surely evolve for 2-3 years, who will have the patience? This is one to purchase by the case.” —WA 90

’03 Izadi Rioja Crianza Red $9.99
Earlier this year, we sold through the remarkable 2003 Puerta Vieja Crianza, an incredible value in the high finesse, traditional Rioja style. The the more extracted, modern-styled counterpart to the Puerta Vieja is the Izadi Crianza. Sumptuous and complex, it boasts a delicious bouquet of cherry and cassis, with notes of smoky oak and nuances of tobacco, tar, black pepper and cedar. In the mouth, this wine is rich with notes of black plum and blackberry on the front palate. Blueberry flavors emerge on the mid palate along with cedar spice notes. This is a remarkably drinkable wine offering soft, chewy tannins, very good acidity and a long finish, marked by sweet spices and black plum fruit. This wine pairs excellently with summer fair like hot dogs, grilled chicken, burgers or lamb chops; in cooler seasons with braised or smoked meats that just fall off of the bone, rabbit stew or roast lamb or beef. A marvelous bargain.

NV Emilio Lustau “Almacenista Vides” Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Palo Cortado $28.99
“The non-vintage Palo Cortado, Almacenista Vides is dark amber, slightly sweeter and richer than the Amontillado and would be excellent with quail, partridge, and grouse.” —WA 93

’98 Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva Red $24.99
“Deep red. Powerful yet suave aromas of cherry preserves, molasses, roasted coffee and spicy oak. Lush and broad, with a deep cherry flavor complicated by musky underbrush and white pepper. Tannins are barely felt on the long, spicy finish, which shows a hint of spicecake. Delicious and ready to drink.” —IWC 89

’01 Montecillo Rioja Reserva Red $17.99
“The 2001 Reserva is produced from older vines and was aged 18 months in untoasted French oak. Similarly styled, it has a more saturated ruby color and more expressive nose. This medium-bodied, elegantly styled Rioja also possesses surprising concentration of red and black fruit flavors in its well balanced personality and should drink well for another 6-8 years. It is a fine example of the excellent 2001 vintage.” —WA 88

’05 Montecillo Rioja White $5.99
A dazzling white wine value. It offers an impressively crisp texture packed with green apple flavors that are set off with supple mineral notes and zesty acidity. A lot of wine for the price. Serve with salads, fried fish or charcutrie.

NV Osborne Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Oloroso “Bailén” $12.99
“The House of Osborne was founded in 1772 by Thomas Osborne and has been continuously family owned and operated ever since. The non-vintage Bailen Dry Oloroso is medium amber in color with nutty, toffee and butterscotch aromas and flavors which are just off-dry. This sophisticated drink would make an excellent digestif.” —WA 90

’03 Pesquera Ribera del Duero Reserva $41.99
“The 2003 Pesquera Reserva is nearly as impressive as the regular bottling. It offers similar aromatics with additional toast and mineral elements, thick, dense, layered fruit, plentiful ripe tannins, and a long finish. It should be cellared for another 6-8 years followed by a drinking window of 15-20 years. Having recently consumed a bottle of the 1975 Pesquera Reserva, still drinking nicely, a 30 year lifespan is a reasonable expectation.” —WA 92

’05 El Quintanal “Vendimia Seleccionada” Ribera del Duero $14.99
“This set of wines (all 100% Tempranillo) from Cillar de Silos located in Ribera del Duero is impressive from top to bottom. The 2005 El Quintanal Vendimia Seleccionada is a selection of the best 50 barrels of El Quintanal which are than aged for 9 months in used French oak. This effort is more marked by the oak as evidenced in its spicy, cedary, blue and black fruit-scented aromatics.” —WA 90

’01 Rotllan Torra Priorat Reserva $15.99
“Among the reds, the 2001 Reserva, made from 50% Grenache, 25% Carignan, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 24 months in French and American oak, is dark ruby in color with scents of cherry, earth, and black currants with toasty vanilla in the background. The wine has good depth and balance with complex dark fruit flavors and ripe tannins. Give it 2-4 years in the cellar and drink it over the following 8-10 years.” —WA 89

’05 Terras Gauda “Abadia de San Campio” Rías Baixas Albariño $12.99
A PJ's favorite and regularly one of the best Albariños out there. Crystalline in the glass with intense lemon-yellow highlights. The nose carries a pretty citrus tang with intense lime and grapefruit aromas, underpinnend by a subtle hint of fresh herbs. Initially smooth and all-encompassing on the palate. Followed by a succulent mid-palate with good acidity and then finishing with ripe fruit sweetness and bright mineral tones. Harmonious and delicious.

’99 Unión de Cosecheros de Labastida Rioja Reserva Red “Castillo Labastida” $15.99
“The 1999 Reserva, which spent 18 months in American oak, offers more aromatic complexity and riper, rounder, kirsch-like flavors. It is a firm, more structured effort...” —WA 88

’95 Valduero Ribera del Duero Reserva $9.97
A late release, classically styled Ribera del Duero. Bright cherry fruit with notes of hay and hints of gaime on the nose. Juicy, black cherry flavors are perfectly integrated with a nice suggestion of hint of oak. Lively and complex all the way to the lingering finish. Mature and ready to drink.

’91 Valduero Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva $19.97
A late release, classically styled Ribera del Duero now at its peak and ready to drink. “Very good deep ruby-red. More reticent, rustic nose initially showed some reduction and a whiff of varnish, then opened to reveal purer aromas of blackberry and roast coffee. Denser and more powerful than the '90, with noteworthy structure, but still quite closed. Distinct chocolate flavor in the mouth. Finishes with substantial tongue-clenching tannins.” —IWC 88(+?)

’05 Bogedas Victoria “Pardina” Cariñena Tempranillo Blend $10.49
“This is the first vintage for this pair of wines from Bodegas Victoria, a project of Juan Manuel Segura, the winery proprietor, and Miguel Angel de Gregorio, owner-winemaker of the highly regarded Rioja estate, Finca Allende. The 2005 Pardina is 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 6 months in French oak. Purple-colored, it offers an attractive perfume of spice box, smoke, black currant and blackberry liqueur. Ripe and supple on the palate, it has enough structure to evolve for several years. This excellent value has a pure, 30 second finish.” —WA 89

United States of America

California

’04 Benziger Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon $13.47
A big, broad-shouldered Cabernet Sauvignon with deep inflections of cassis, ultra ripe plums, and smoky blackberry. Notes of leather and spicy complete this flavorful and affordable California Cabernet.

’05 Bernardus Monterey Sauvignon Blanc $11.99
A racy and herbal Sauvignon Blanc that offers lime and tangerine aromas and flavors, capped by grass and herb tones. Juicy and refreshing at a good price.

’06 Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc $9.99
Dramatic aromas and flavors of passion fruit, juicy melon, sweet citrus and sea coastal minerality. The palate offers up sweet melon fruit that leads to a bright, almost luminescent, citrus sheen. A bargain.

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’03 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Merlot $15.49
This well-priced Merlot offers a nose of dark cherry, bitter sweet chocolate and a touch of flint. It is supple and the palate is carried by ripe black cherry flavor that then evolves into sweet chocolate. Plum, blueberries and sweet herb notes ride into a satisfying finish. A soft and juicy Napa Merlot pick.

’04 Robert Mondavi Napa Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon $34.99
“Ruby-red. Pure but tight aromas of blackcurrant, licorice, minerals and graphite. Sweet, dense and rich, with enticing flavors of dark berries, licorice and chocolatey oak. This and the Stags Leap bottling are aged in 50% to 75% new oak, while the Napa release gets just 25%. This struck me as a sweeter, longer, more concentrated version of the Napa Valley release.” —IWC 92

NV Schramsberg “Mirabelle” North Coast Brut Sparkling Wine $15.99
A super buy in ripe and balanced sparkling wine. Bright and lively with apple and pear scents and flavors, augmented by doughy bread notes. Beautifully integrated and harmonious with a silky mousse, this is eminently drinkable bubbly.

’04 Château St. Jean Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon $23.99
A good value in classic Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. Black cherry and currant notes dominate with cedar, spice and earthy vanilla tones. Medium-bodied on the palate, the overall effect is soft, round and approachable.

Oregon

’06 O’Reilly’s Pinot Noir $16.49
It’s impossible to find a Pinot Noir from anywhere on the planet with this much character, depth and finesse at such a great price! It won't last long, it never does, so grab some before this stellar vintage vanishes.

Washington

’05 Hogue Cellars “Genesis” Columbia Valley Riesling $12.49
“Soft and generous. A mouthful of pear, peach and apricot flavors that are shaded with hints of mineral and floral notes as the finish lingers nicely.” —WS 89

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