Monday, August 17, 2015

2012 Testarossa Winery Sierra Madre Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 750 mL

The 2012 vintage in the Santa Maria Valley was picture perfect with no significant weather episodes, creating a long growing season with record hang time producing complex and intense fruit. The Sierra Madre Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley is owned by Doug and Jan Circle. It sits at 215 ft. above sea level and consists of 155 acres, 91 of Chardonnay and 64 of Pinot Noir. It is the most northern and one of the western-most vine-yards in the Santa Maria Valley, only 15 miles from the coast, and benefits greatly from its unique marine influence. It is also one of the few valleys in the state that run East/West as opposed to North/South. An exceptionally cool growing season encourages slow ripening over a long period of time, allow-ing for the development of structure and flavor intensity.




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  • Size: 750 mL

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  • Santa Maria Valley

  • Sierra Madre Vineyard

  • Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Thursday, August 13, 2015

2006 Quady Starboard Vintage Red 750 mL

Our newly released vintage 2006 has a deep ruby garnet color with an aroma of red plum. On the palate you will find brandied cherries, chocolate caramel cake, tar, burgundy cherry. Enjoy now and another to cellar for 20+ years.




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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

2012 Kyra Pinot Gris Columbia Valley 750 mL

In 1999 Bruce and Kyra Baerlocher purchased an apple orchard in Central Washington on the Wahluke Slope and converted half of it to wine grapes. Kyra, with a B.S. degree in Bacteriology from the University of Idaho, started making wine in small private lots. Our first commercial release of 600 cases in 2006 included a 2004 Pinot Noir and a 2005 Pinot Gris. Our vineyards have expanded, Pheasant Vineyard now includes 75 acres, and Purple Sage Vineyard encompasses 100 acres. Although our vineyards are on the Wahluke Slope, our home has been in Moses Lake, Washington for over 20 years and this is where we began our winery operation. We moved to a larger location in 2007, a 5200 square foot building that is part of the Port of Moses Lake and were able to include a tasting room in the operation. Today we produce about 2000 cases per year with wines from our own vineyards as well as those we contract from others. Our best-selling wines include our award-winning Chenin Blanc and our Washington State Pinot Noir. Kyra is the Winemaker and handles all the winery operations while Bruce oversees the vineyard operation in addition to his day job as the Chief Financial Officer of a large farm and custom crush operation. Our wines are approachable in style and price. We focus on food-friendly varietals and we submit them…




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2012 B Side Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 750 ml

Having weathered two excessively cool and wet vintages in 2010 and 2011, which reduced yields and made it difficult for grapes to fully ripen, Napa winemakers had much to rejoice about in 2012. Idyllic conditions throughout the growing season ensured a bountiful crop of picture perfect grapes across all varietals. A perfect spring bud break, followed by steady flowering, an even fruit set, and just the right amount of warm sunny days and cool foggy nights, ensured that grapes enjoyed the extended hang time needed to fully develop. The fruit that emerged was ideally balanced, dark, richly structured and age worthy, with great color saturation, and sweet tannins. Napa Valley vintners are already heralding 2012 as one of those special “collectible” years to watch.




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  • Size: 750 mL

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  • Silver, Dallas Morning News and TexSom 2014

Monday, August 10, 2015

2007 Sheldon Wines Deviant Velocity, Lodi Petite Sirah 750 mL

Certified Organic Vineyard (Lodi Green is a unique designation that also takes care of vineyard workers). This vineyard is 19ft below sea level on limestone soils in the Sacramento Delta. This unique microclimate produces evening breezes and early morning fog cooling the grapes after long warm sunny days. This site is often ten to fifteen degrees cooler than much of the Lodi AVA; the perfect combination for building complexity and tastiness. Hand harvested and naturally fermented with indigenous yeast and wild yeast isolated from the Rhone Valley in ½ ton open top fermenters. We implemented a long cool ferment punching down the must by hand four times daily. Gently basket pressed into neutral French oak barrels and bottled without fining or filtration.




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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

2011 Domaine Philippe Girard: Savigny-Les-Beaune Premier Cru Les Peuillets 750 mL

Best after some aging, this French Burgundy red Pinot Noir wine is grown on clay and limestone on 40-year-old vines. It's a soft, velvety, fresh wine, softer than Girard's other wines. Flavor of black cherries.




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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Tenuta Lageder Lindenburg 2006 750ML

This wine is from Italy, Trentino-alto Adige region, Alto Adige sub-region. Alois Lageder’s great grandfather founded the winery over 150 years ago in Alto Adige, Northeast Italy. In 1934, the family acquired the Lowengang estate in Magre and continued adding other prime Alto Adige vineyards. Now in its fifth generation, the company is led by Alois Lageder. His brother-in-law Luis von Dellemann, is the winemaker. Today Lageder owns 185 acres across a variety of microclimates. In the higher elevation Alpine climate, Riesling, Muller-Thurgau and Gewurztraminer grow well. Farther downhill, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Bianco find enough warmth. In the valley floor, where temperatures exceed 90 F. in the summer, reds thrive. There are a variety of soils - mostly a mix of limestone and clay, with some volcanic porphyry. Lageder divides production into two brands - Alois Lageder and Tenutae Lageder. The wines of the Alois Lageder are made partly from grapes grown in their certified biodynamically farmed estate vineyards and partly from grapes purchased through long-term relationships with respected sustainable growers. Tenutae Lageder wines are made exclusively from grapes grown in the estate vineyards.. Lindenburg vineyard in Bolzano along the Talvera river at an elevation of 920 feet. Deepand rich alluvial soil. Fermented and macerated for 15 days in stainless steel. Aged 18months in French oak (33% new). Medium cherry-red color.. Pronounced fruity and spicyaroma with notes of leather, tar, dark chocolate and violets, along with oak spice.Medium structure with good fruit on the palate. The tannins are balanced. With goodlength and an earthy finish. LAGREIN Wine




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  • Size: 750ML

  • Brand: ALOIS LAGEDER

Sunday, July 26, 2015

2006 Whitehall Lane Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL

A very wet and cool spring was followed by a mild summer and temperate fall in 2006. With all of the moisture in the soil after the winter and spring rains, the grape clusters and leaf canopy grew beautifully through the summer. Leafing and thinning was the routine in the vineyards in 2006 to keep the ripening process on track.




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  • Brand: Whitehall Lane Winery & Vineyards

Friday, July 24, 2015

Cave De Tain Crozes-hermitage 2009 750ML

This wine is from France, Rhone region, Northern Rhone sub-region and Crozes Hermitage appellation. The Appellation Crozes Hermitage is situated in the Northern Cotes-du-Rhone, left bank; the appellation spreads over 11 villages surrounding Tain-l'Hermitage. The area of Appellation is 1200 ha for red for a total of 2750 Acres. The soilm is granite, fluvio-glacial alluvium. The climate is continental with Mediterranean influence. The authorized yield is 45 hl per ha.. Smoky blackberry with a vanilla from the oak. This classic rouge shows a blackberry fruit which is riddled with vibrantly peppery spice. The wine has ability to pair well with pork, or poultry.. Serve with 60F with game, herb-roasted poultry or red meat SYRAH Wine




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Thursday, July 23, 2015

2012 Naked Winery Vixen Syrah 750 mL

After two vintages with some of the coolest temperatures on record, 2012 presented us with warm, consistent weather. The dry summer produced fruit of a rich full character in a perfect tension with acidity. The heat units allowed ever so slightly higher alcohol levels.This vintage rivals the 09’ wines which are some of the best we’ve made to date.




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  • Size: 750 mL

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Sunday, July 19, 2015

2012 Claar Cellars Estate White Bluffs Vineyard Pinot Grigio 750 mL

Claar Cellars has been named one of the 50 greenest companies in Washington State and winner in the agricultural/natural resources category in the Seattle Business Magazine 2012 Green Washington awards. This is in recognition of Claar Cellars continued work on sustainable practices both in farming and business operations. Claar Cellars winemaker Joe Hudon has a diverse 12 year wine related background working in medium to large scale wineries in Australia, California, New Zealand and Washington from viticulturist to winemaker including Covery Run, Columbia Crest, Houghton's Winery, Hogue, Kim Crawford, Ernest & Julio Gallo, and Goose Ridge. Joe picked out the best methods from each of his winemaking experiences with the intent of always improving quality and efficiency. Joe understands that winemaking starts in the vineyard and works extensively with our crew to create world class wine.




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  • Size: 750 mL

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2012 Singer "B. Sharp" 750 ml


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Friday, July 17, 2015

2013 Millton Chenin Blanc, Gisborne, 750 mL

With aromas of fresh lime zest and fragrant gardenias, this wine is softened by a natural malolactic fermentation which gives warmth and deliciousness. The wine will mature over a long time, yet now has flavors of fine wool and bush honey with quince and ripe bouche pear.




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Thursday, July 16, 2015

2012 Testarossa Winery Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 750 mL

The Santa Lucia Highlands 2012 growing season was spectacular - free of significant weather events, no significant rain impacted the budding period and the predictable weather allowed the fruit to hang as long as needed for full ripening of the fruit, delivering an abundant yield of world class Pinot Noir.




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  • Size: 750 mL

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

2005 Bello Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Library Wine) 750 mL

The 2005 Bello Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon hails primarily from the St Helena appellation. Two choice Cabernet vineyards in the tenderloin of St Helena, west of highway 29 and at the base of Spring Mountain, bring the lush, opulent and viscous character associated with great Cabernet grown in this region.




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Monday, July 13, 2015

2010 Amavi Cellars Les Collines Vineyard Estate Syrah 750 mL

Bud break started more than two weeks early at the beginning of April. Then the weather cooled down significantly, and we were two weeks behind typical growing patterns by mid-June. Due to the poor weather during bloom, our berry counts per cluster were reduced significantly, which meant a very small crop. Whereas we usually target anywhere from 2.5 to 3 tons per acre, we ended up anywhere from 1.25 to 2 tons per acre. This was somehow a blessing. Despite the cool summer (only two days above 100 degrees), we were able to ripen each block perfectly. Wines from the 2010 vintage show vibrant flavors, bright acidity and exceptional balance.




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Features



  • "These wines offer fantastic value and over deliver in a big way" -The Rhone Report

  • "Top 100 Winery.... More complex than wines five times its price." -Wine & Spirits Magazine

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  • "Rising Star.... A top 'wallet-friendly' (under $30 bottles) Washington producer." -Wine Spectator

Sunday, July 12, 2015

2009 Pfeiffer Winery Blue Dot Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 750 mL

Our ultra premium vineyard, planted in 1984 has one of the finest reputations for Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley. With perfect elevations, aspect to the sun, latitude, soil temperature and sustainable agricultural practices- our wine grapes deliver clean, delicate fruity flavors. And since we don't distribute our wines, we manage our sulfite levels as low as possible. That means lovely wines, hand crafted by our family, sold directly to yours. Relish and enjoy them as much as we do!




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  • Size: 750 mL

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Saturday, July 11, 2015

2006 Scherrer Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL


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1988 Ducru Beaucaillou 750ml

Shows outstanding structure and definition. New oak comes through in the coffee and plum aromas and the palate is firm and concentrated, with delicious blackberry flavors. Hold until 2000 for it to soften and bloom... Wine Spectator




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  • Color: red

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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

NV The Grafton Winery Strawberry Wine 750 mL

New York Fingerlakes International Wine Competition 2012 Bronze 2012 Illinois State Fair Silver New York Fingerlakes International Wine Competition 2013 Silver




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  • Size: 750 mL

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  • Ingredients: Strawberry

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

2011 Wise Villa Winery Sierra Foothills Zinfandel 750 mL

Juicy-ripe blackberry & mulberry, chocolate, & black pepper notes lead to a supple, velvety finish. A touch of Petite Sirah was blended with our Zinfandel to add complexity. 96 points Wine X magazine, Gold Medal SF Chronicle. Estate Produced & Bottled.




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  • Size: 750 mL

  • Brand: Wise Villa Winery


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  • Gold Medal SF Chronicle

  • Gold Medal Chinese Wine & Spirits Awards

  • 96 points Wine X Magazine

Monday, July 6, 2015

2009 Terra Blanca Arch Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL

“Subtle aromas of violets, strawberries and raspberry lead to darker notes of black cherry and plum on the nose. On the palate blackberry, casis and chocolate dominate with hints of chalk and spice. The firm structure frames the extended silky finish of black fruits.”




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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Arnoux and Fils Chateauneuf du Pape 2009

A gutsy, square-jawed style, with a slightly burly chestnut and alder wood frame to the roasted fig, mulled blackberry and steeped black currant fruit. Ends with a solid, rustic-hewed finish.




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