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Argentina

’08 Bodega Agua de Piedra Mendoza Malbec $8.99
Deep purple, almost midnight ink in the glass, with lovely aromas of wood smoke crushed blueberry and black cherry soda. The palate is medium-bodied with loads of ripe, red and black sweet fruit. The finish closes out with cedar infused black fruit flavors and silken tannins. This Malbec has terrific depth and impressive concentration, enjoy it with grilled beef, leg of lamb and aged cheeses.

’06 Trivento Bodegas Y Vinedos “Golden Reserve” Mendoza Reserva $17.49
This charming Malbec is dark ruby red in the glass and possesses a lovely blueberry bouquet. The palate has loads of succulent black raspberry favors that are backed by a hint of cedar spice. The finish lingers with red fruit flavors and silken notes of ripe tannins. Enjoy this stellar Malbec with grilled steak.

’08 Goulart Torrontes $8.99
Torrontés is Argentina's signature white wine varietal. The grapes are fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks in order to preserve its lively fruit acidity and floral bouquet. Subtle citrus and floral aromas, plus a hint of licorice. Intensely flavored and firmly built but not at all hard or tart, with notes of grapefruit, lemon, white flowers and spices. Lovely subtle, aromatic torrontes with a well-judged touch of residual sugar. Enjoy with seafood and spicy dishes.

’08 Alamos Mendoza Torrontes $7.99
The Alamos Torrontés captures all of the explosive aromatic character of this Argentine grape, with lively notes of citrus and peach fruit interwoven with delicate layers of jasmine blossom and fresh herbs. The wine is light and fresh on the palate with excellent balance and finishes with bright, crisp acidity.

’06 Mendel Malbec $24.99
“The entry-level 2006 Malbec was sourced from a 78-year-old estate vineyard, aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak, and bottled without fining or filtration. Purple-colored, it exhibits an impressive nose of wood smoke, tobacco, rose petal, blueberry, and black raspberry. This leads to a medium-bodied wine in which notes of cola, coffee, and caramel emerge on the palate. Elegantly styled, with racy flavors, good balance, and a pure finish, it will evolve for 2-3 years but can be enjoyed now. Mendel's talented winemaker is Roberto de la Mota of Cheval de los Andes fame.”– 92 WA

Australia

’06 Tempus Two Melange $15.99
The delicious Melange is a blend of Rhone varieties: Marsanne and Viognier, with a small amount of Roussanne, all Hunter Valley grown. This is lively stuff. The nose brims with floral notes that cue in a palate that's substantial and fleshy, rich in dried apricot and peach flavors. The Melange is medium-bodied, balanced, and convincingly layered: quince and green melon join the juicy peach notes before closing dry and long, with hints of lemon and orange oil on the finish. In its intriguing profile, it is rather like the famous Conundrum made by Caymus in Rutherford. You could pour it equally well with sashimi, and it would work fabulously with a schezuan chicken salad.

’06 Tempus Two Barossa Shiraz $15.99
The Vine Vale Shiraz is sourced from old vines grown in Vine Vale, a small pocket of the Barossa nestled at the foot of Mengler's Hill. It is robust and rich in fruit-forward Barossa character. A swirl of the glass reveals explosive scents of black cherry and blueberry compote rounded by classic Barossa chocolate and licorice touched by smoke. On the palate, this is full-bodied and spicy, deep with ripe blackberry flavors which merge into plush plum and blueberry jam supported by silky tannins redolent of unsweetened Valrhona. There is a lovely purity of fruit here: it absolutely begs for Angus beef burgers grilled to medium rare, slathered with melted aged cheddar, and dressed with a balsamicky onion relish.

’06 Keith Tulloch “Per Diem” Quantum Red Barossa Valley $13.99
A balanced blend of three varieties (44% Shiraz, 43% Cabernet, 12% Durif) from three source areas, bursting with bright and generous fruit. Deep red in color, on the nose you get black cherry, flowers, exotic spice and richer raspberry and minty hints. This medium bodied red wine is soft yet bursting with vibrant ripe black plum and cherry sweetness and a complex savory velvet mouthfeel. The tannins are soft and there is some lively acid on the finish.

’05 Elderton “Nurioopta” Barossa Valley Shiraz $28.49
“The 2005 Shiraz “Nurioopta” is purple/black with a brooding nose of smoke, tar, licorice, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Full-bodied and voluptuous, it is dense and concentrated, with gobs of spicy black fruit flavors. It will evolve for 3-5 years and drink well through 2020.” – WA 94

Austria

’08 Gobelsburger Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal $12.49
The nose of this Grüner is as pretty as its price is low. Fresh, ripe peach and green apple aromas are wrapped in a diaphanous cloak of florals, all of which are underpinned by gently crushed Mirabel hints. On the palate, as on the nose, the wine is ultra-detailed. It explodes in the mouth with white pepper, peach nectar and candied citrus notes which persist though the mid-palate. On the back-palate and very long finish flavors of ripe papaya laced with crushed stone and peach pit fan out elegantly, leaving you craving another mouthwatering sip. Drink this on its own or with grilled fish or kielbasa.

Brazil

’06 Miolo Vale Dos Vinhedos Chardonnay $9.99
Pretty straw color in the glass with shimmering silver highlights around the rim. Scents and flavors of white peach and citrus zest dazzle the palate. This is an even and savory Chardonnay with great weight and well-integrated acidity at a great price. Serve with fried river fish, steamed shrimp, lighter poultry dishes and pasta primavera.

’07 Miolo Vale Dos Vinhedos Pinot Noir $9.99
A wine from Brazil? We were downright shocked by the quality of this expressive and earthy Pinot Noir from Brazil. On the nose it shows great Pinot typicity, displaying scents of red cherry and cherry pit, accented by notes of black tea and hints of fresh turned earth. In the mouth the wine offers good body with excellent integration and balance, as well as ripe, juicy and structured fruit. Red berry and cherry flavors intertwine with tea tones and hints of raspberry and smoke that linger on the finish. A hands-down great value.

’05 Miolo Vale Dos Vinhedos Merlot $9.99
Deep purple in the glass with enticing scents of crushed blackberries and a hint of new oak. Soft and supple on the palate with buoyant black fruits. The fruity finish lingers with a note of warm toffee. This is a nice bottle of merlot at a great price and would work well mid-week with grilled burgers, pasta dishes, and roast chicken.

Chile

’07 Arboleda Leyda Valley Sauvignon Blanc $13.99 ORGANIC
Vibrant grass and chive notes run through this, with a fresh, tangy finish. WS 87 pts.

NV Luscious Red Semi Sweet Cabernet Sauvignon, Maule Valley $8.99
A premium semi sweet red wine made from the noble Cabernet Sauvignon grapes used in the famous Bordeaux-style wines, but vinified in a unique way to give this wine its luscious, mellow taste.

France

’08 Chateau Sainte Marie Entre Deux Mers $13.49 ORGANIC
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle that really sings. Lemon green in the glass this wine has a nose that offers up a sweet citrus notes offset by a touch of melon and freshly cut grass. The melon and citrus scents on the nose follow-through on the palate and are boosted by a note of supple acidity. This white is rich and beautifully balanced. Serve this with grilled fish or shellfish or simply by itself. This is a stunning white Bordeaux!

NV Sebastien Brunet “Le Naturel” Vouvray Sparkling $19.99 ORGANIC
This organic charmer is very rich with dazzling minerality that brightens its pretty mango and roasted almond flavors. The palate is dense and complex, featuring a stunning interplay of white fruits, chalky minerality and supple acidity. Serve with pork chops, roast duck, grilled shrimp or simply by itself.

’05 Chateau La Roncheraie “Serine” Cotes de Castillon $16.99
Sweet scents of plums and currants backed by toasty oak dominate the nose. The palate is a delectable expression of red and black fruits-jammy black currant, plum-hewn to silken notes of oak and well integrated tannins. This is a great bottle of Bordeaux at an unbelievable price.

Germany

’07 Weingut Ernst Clusserath Riesling, Spatlese/ Mosel $17.99

’07 Latitude 50 Pinot Noir, Spatburgunder $10.99 SUSTAINABLE

’07 Hexamer Riesling “Quarzit” $16.99
“Each year, Harald Hexamer bottles an off-dry Riesling from an especially quarzitic parcel. The 2007 Meddersheimer Rheingrafenberg Riesling Quarzit smells of ripe purple plum and nectarine, backed by a Sauvignon-like field of herbs and grasses. This Riesling really becomes complex and energized in the mouth, with plum, nectarine, and black currant shot through with herbal extracts and a memorably pungent, subtly smoky minerality, and finishing with invigoratingly tart fruit skin and bright lemon in counterpoint with smoke and a hint of honey. A high energy delight…”– WA 90

Italy

’06 Castello Banfi “Florus” Tuscany Late Harvest Sweet .500L $17.99
Made from late-harvest Moscadello grapes. Golden rich in the glass with an exotic nose of flowers and wood infused vanilla spice. The palate is loaded with honeyed fruit. Serve this nectar with wild-berry tarts or simply by itself.

’07 Sartori Di Verona “Ferdi” Veneto $12.49
Golden straw in the glass with pretty, shimmering highlights. The nose has very elegant notes of warm peach skins and apricot flesh. Warm stone fruit flavors envelope the palate and are followed by a note of moderate mineral infused acidity. This seductive medium-bodied Garganega is a great one to pair with creamy pasta dishes, pork chops sautéed in butter and roast chicken.

’05 Tenuta Rapitala “Nuhar” Sicily $14.99 ORGANIC
This 100% organically grown Nero d'Avola has a deep red color and a bouquet of bright blue and black fruit. The palate is a dynamic expression of deep, teeth-staining, red and black fruit flavors backed by rich mineral notes and vibrant acidity. Enjoy this with red meats, roast game, hearty pasta dishes and mature cheeses.

’08 De Paolo Delle Venezie IGT Pinot Grigio $10.99
The nose is loaded with melon and citrus fruit and lemony custard aromatics. Those scents follow through on the palate and are backed by pleasant some notes of banana flesh. This is a pleasant, medium-bodied sipper with an ultra-clean finish. Pair with creamy pasta dishes, fish or assorted cheeses.

NV Ca' de' Medici “Cubista” Lambrusco Bianco $9.47
This is a refreshing white with a pleasantly refreshing frizzante. Soft floral hints on the nose and supple white fruit flavors are followed by a bright and elegant finish. A great summer-time sipper and a perfect party wine.

’08 Melini “Borghi D'Elsa” Tuscany $6.49

’04 Santi Amarone della Valpolicella DOC $31.99
Sweet spice, brown sugar and bramble berry tones dominate the nose. The wine delivers lush red and creamy black fruit flavors that are impeccabily balanced with moderate acidity and dusty tannins that linger for a long minute on the highly elegant finish.

’05 Nino Negri “Quadrio” Valtellina Superiore $19.49 ORGANIC
This organic gem is ruby red in the glass with pretty garnet-hues and lovely aromatics of dried currants, fresh raspberries, June roses and crushed violets. Round and bright red cherry fruit dominate the palate and well-integrated tannins define the finish. A note of toasty oak and dried plum lingers on the highly elegant finish. This is simply perfect with hearty pasta dishes, grilled squab, and grilled duck breast.

’08 Cave de Morgex Vallee d'Aoste Blanc $13.49 ORGANIC
Almost clear in the glass with sweet white flower scents. The palate possesses bright white fruit flavors and sublime notes of crushed stones. The body of this gem is crisp yet delicate and sweetly floral, so serve it with grilled pork loin, chicken over creamy pasta and grilled Sea Bass.

New Zealand

’07 Sherwood Marlborough Pinot Noir $12.99
Bright, serving up youthful vibrancy to tangy raspberry, black chocolate and red currant flavors. Stone, violet and fresh herb undertones carry through the lively finish.

’08 Mount Fishtail Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $11.99
Fragrant and focused, with tangy intensity to lime, grass, guava and sea salt flavors.

Portugal

’06 Quinta do Noval “Cedro” $17.99
This blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 40% Tinta Roriz, 20% Touriga Franca and 110% fantastic value carries a bright nose loaded with sweet red fruit scents, elegant mineral purity and dramiatic freshness. The palate exhibits all the pure fruit evident on the nose and is backed by a spicy tannic structure. This red is loaded with pure fruit and mineral-driven freshness so enjoy this evening with rack of lamb, skirt steak and pan seared duck breast.

Spain

United States of America

’06 Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir $26.99
“Well-proportioned, with full-bodied plum, wild berry, spice and mineral notes that are structured, complex and long on the finish.”– 89 WS

’06 Pine Ridge Vineyards Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Blend $44.99
A ruby hued red loaded with aromas of blueberry, red cherry and raspberry backed by darker notes of coffee bean, spicy bramble and hints of caramel. The palate blossoms open with fresh, sweet dark berry and baked cherry fruit followed by deep black tea, briar and toasty oak frames the palate. It's best to decant this young blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc for 30 minutes to allow this youthful wine to open up to its best flavors. Though powerful, this wine is classically balanced and easy to pair with food. It will brighten braised and rich dishes like osso bucco or buttery roasted chicken but has the tannin to pair beautifully with grilled meats and aged cheeses.

’07 David O'Reilly Pinot Noir $19.49
Light red in the glass with a nose of cherry cola and coffee. The palate is fairly light on its feet and highlights the mineral components that make Willamette Valley Pinot so compelling. Bright red cherry fruit is nicely integrated with the tannins-refreshing and succulent-follow through on the elegant finish. This is an affordable and readily accessible Pinot from a top producer so act fast.

’07 Wells Guthrie "Copain Tous Ensemble" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir $30.99
Briary scents backed with pretty dark cherry and plum fruit on the nose. Silky textured and medium bodied with black cherry and spice flavors on the palate. This Pinot finishes with mineral and spice infused talcy tannins and sound acidity. Enjoy it with a porterhouse, veal chops, and pork loin.

’07 Stoller Vineyards Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Oregon $24.99
Lovely scents of black raspberry cherry and red plum dominate the nose and follow through on the remarkably focused palate. This is a seductive and harmonious Pinot Noir with a velvety finish. What more could you possibly ask for?

’05 Heller Estate Carmel Valley Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot $15.99 ORGANIC
Deep garnet in the glass with layers of cedar, fresh blackberries and a subtle note of cool vanilla bean on the nose. Black cherry and bright pomegranate flesh dominate the palate.The wine has moderate tannins and bright acidity.

’05 Cain Vineyard "Cain Concept" $53.99
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 58%, Merlot 18%, Cabernet Franc 17%, Petit Verdot 7% is an incredibly rich and flavorful claret with pretty scents of chocolate and coco powder backed by aromas of coffee and raspberry eau-de-vie. The palate is redolent with ripe red and black fruit flavors-currants, cherries, plums and spicy blueberry-that are backed by briar infused minerality and beautifully integrated oak tones. Open and decant tonight, make sure to let the wine aerate for at least twenty minutes, or lay it down for another 5 years.

’07 Cuvaison Carneros Chardonnay $19.49
“Intense and full-bodied, with ripe pear, apple and spicy floral notes that gain weight and complexity. Drink now through 2012.”– 88WS

’06 Dominus Napa Valley Red Blend $113.99
“There are 6,500 cases of the superb 2006 Dominus (91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot). Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by aromas and flavors of truffles, forest floor, black cherries, black currants, and Asian spices. One of the finest wines of the vintage, it is complete, full-bodied, and seamlessly built with beautiful ripe tannins, low acidity, and a luscious, layered mouthfeel. The aromatics are even more evolved and complex than the 2005's. The 2006 should drink well for 20-25 years.” –WA 96

’06 Havens Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $14.49
This limited production Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, ripe and lush with intense flavors of plum, black cherry, and toasty oak. The long finish echoes these flavors and adds complexity with dried herbs, earth and tobacco. Enjoyable now, this full-bodied wine will age nicely for several years.

Others

’08 Graham Beck Chardonnay/Viognier blend Western Cape $6.47
Lemony, zesty tones from the Chardonnay, while the Viognier provides the aromas of dried peaches and apricots on the nose. An explosion of tropical flavours on the palate with a great zippy freshness and a lingering finish.

Argentina | Australia | Austria | Chile | France | Germany | Italy | New Zealand | Portugal | Spain | USA | Others