ANN ARBOR WINE CLUB JULY SALE
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BORDEAUX - RED |
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| 1. 07 CHATEAU BEAUMONT, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC 18.99 each; 223.50 case of 12 Very refined, pure, elegant, fruit forward, wonderful 07 style. Plus more substance than a lot of the 07s. Some new oak in the background, as in the 06. Geez, this is just a delight, a beauty./ Young, bright, fresh, sweet cabernet berry-currant fruit. Stylish, forward, tasty. All I could want in an 07 Haut Medoc. Good future too. 91+/100. |
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| 2. 08 CHATEAU DES PROMS, CUVEE BELLEVUE, GRAVES 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 Certified sustainable vineyard of 70% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot, and 5% each cabernet franc and malbec. Stylish, tangy, rich, dark berries. Violets. Graves rocks and gravel./ Dark and tight still. Well poised young 08, and a great value in Graves rouge. 90+/100. |
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| 3. 05 CHATEAU JOUANIN CUVEE PRESTIGE, COTES DE CASTILLON 13.49 each; 158.50 case of 12 At Montbadon just east of Saint Emilion. A special cuvee commissioned by Vintex. All merlot from three sections of the estate producing the ripest fruit. Part aged in new barrels, half French, half American. Well, this continues to shine. Gorgeous purple fruit with floral overtones and lovely oak seasoning. Ripe, deep, sexy, boisterous./ Mmm. Cherry and cream taste. Fine grained tannins. Wonderful balance of fruit and oak, richness and acidity. Special. 91+/100. |
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| 4. 05 CHATEAU FONTENILLE, BORDEAUX 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 60% merlot, 25% cabernet franc, 15% cabernet sauvignon. On gravel over clay on a high ridge in central Entre Deux Mers. Gold Medal - Paris. Fine, fresh Right Bank-oriented aromatic set. Pretty, approachable, savory, burnished fruits. Tart berries, plum, violets, tobacco. Cooly stated. With 05 grace, charm./ Yes, charm and flair here. And merlot lushness. 05 elegance, proportions. Well balanced. Well animated. Still a little tannin to shed. 91+/100. |
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| 5. 08 CAHORS, CLOS LA COUTALE 12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12 Oh, boy! Big and black and sweet and resinous. Lots of licorice. Black cherry concentrate. Spices. Loaded./ Black raspberry, flowers, tobacco, leather. Sweet and strong and spicy. Vigor, volume, power. Good acid and tannin. Better than the 06, and even the fine 07. This delivers. 91+/100. |
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BORDEAUX - WHITE |
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| 6. 09 CHATEAU DUCASSE, BORDEAUX BLANC 13.49 each; 158.50 case of 12 Fresh, crisp, and delightful. The Dubourdieu style. Semillon in the fresh, lemon curd mode. Lacing of sauvignon grapefruit./ Rich semillon expression, with lively, grassy sauvignon zest. Fragrant and brisk. Bracing sauvignon tang. Good semillon richness. Bright and stimulating. Best to date. Delightful already. Early harvest of tender-style dry white Bordeaux wines. I’m lovin’ it. 91+/100. |
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| 7. 06 MONBAZILLAC, CHATEAU BELINGARD 15.49 each; 89.95 case of 6 Sweet nose of honey, pineapple, green fig, and apricot. Positively Gironde like./ Sweet peach juice, vanilla frosting, and honeysuckle flavors. Lush, liquoreuse 06 style. Firm, youthful carriage. Will improve 3-5+ years. Nice to have this first-class source back again. And the price in incredible these days. 92+/100. |
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| 8. 09 COTES DE GASCOGNE COLOMBARD-UGNI BLANC, DOMAINE DE MILLET 7.29 each; 85.95 case of 12 Gold Medal - Paris. Oh, boy, a big burst of fresh peach, followed by papaya, lemon, and spring grass./ Whoa! Fresh peach and peel in command. Colombard speaks, loud. Succulent. 09 interplay of plump and tart. Yes! Very popular with the group. 91/100. |
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LOIRE |
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| 9. 08 MUSCADET SEVRE ET MAINE SUR LIE, DOMAINE DE LA PEPIERE 12.49 each; 146.95 case of 12 Rich, well built, well balanced. Gentler than some 08s. Deep and fragrant, almost floral in a subtle way./ Sleek, ripe, and rich, with nice sur-lie texture. Tangy acidity. Some astringency that is positive. 91+/100. |
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| 10. 09 CHINON RIVE GAUCHE, M. PLOUZEAU 12.49 each; 146.95 case of 12 Dark. Expresses the ripeness of the vintage and also the good crispness of northern cabernet franc. Red raspberry beauties./ Dense and rich cabernet franc black fruit. Good weight and polish, with fine tannin grip. Solid ripeness and constitution of Chinon. Well priced and very attractive. And promising. Will improve 3-5 years. Will have to check on the terroir here. 91+/100. |
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| 11. 09 CHINON LE CHANTEAUX BLANC, COULY DUTHEIL 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Wonderful, unique expression of Loire chenin that is distinct from Anjou, Saumur, and Touraine chenins. More cut, more mineral. Is it born in gravel, or sand? Likely not clay, and I don’t think there’s calcaire here. Likely the lighter, well drained soils make for its distinctiveness. Delicate flowers, dried flowers, dried citrus peel./ Wow! Watermelon rind, honey, mango, fennel seed, gravel. Dense and full textured, intense and exotic. Cool, edgy, refreshing. Full of life. Outstanding. 92/100. |
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| 12. 09 VOUVRAY SILEX, DOMAINE DES AUBUISIERES 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Good grip. Great edge for warm 09. Quince, pear, lime, calcaire./ Oh, boy! Rich, deep, lush feel with nice cutting stony edge. Really great grip, edge, extract. Lots of calcaire. Totally dry–nothing sec tendre about it. However, it is not austere, just nicely dry. Well liked by the group. 92+/100. |
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| 13. 09 HAUT POITOU SAUVIGNON LE BOIS DE LA TOUR, CAVE DU HAUT POITOU 8.29 each; 97.50 case of 12 Crisp, cool, minerally, and clear. 09 adds richness to the usual Haut Poitou raciness. Lots of aromatic flair here, especially gooseberry. Also quince, lemon and zest, grass./ Crisp gooseberry crunchiness. Great acidity, race. Nice value. Does what $10 sauvignon should do. Good to have this source back. It’s been a long while. Liked by the group. 91/100. |
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ALSACE |
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| 14. 09 ALSACE PINOT BLANC, THE FURST 10.49 each; 123.50 case of 12 Rich and fruity, plump and ripe. Melon, pear, apple, white peach. 09 lift and beauty./ Great acidity, cut, and astringency. Good strength, dryness. Cool and racy for 09. Bombastic, salacious, full of joy. Acid and minerals join and extend the aftertaste. Yes! 91+/100. |
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| 15. 08 ALSACE RIESLING CARTE D’OR, PIERRE SPARR 13.49 each; 158.50 case of 12 Bright, fresh, young, slow to evolve. That dark and structured 08 style. This has lots of class. It’s Haut Rhin./ The great Sparr acidity and extract that make his Alsace One wines so zingy. Juicy fruit acidity. Wow! 91+/100. |
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| 16. 08 ALSACE GEWURZTRAMINER, A. SCHERER 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Elegant, perfumed, cold cream aroma. Rose, lychee, sachet, talc, orange, ginger. Scherer finesse shows./ Taste of Turkish delight. Plus quince and mango. Surprising degree of residual sweetness for Scherer and 08. It’s not just glycerol. Say, 1.5% RS? Oh, but there’s good acid foil. Especially for gewurz. The Scherer wines always have good acidity. The acidity and flavors cling to the palate and linger long. Yes! 91+/100. |
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BURGUNDY - RED |
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| 17. 08 MARSANNAY LES CLOS DE JEU, DOMAINE COLLOTTE 23.79 each; 279.95 case of 12 Ric: Full and juicy. Black cherry and plum. Exotic, with touch of northern Cote d’Or grip./ Lush and juicy, with a graceful mien. Some light tannin. Will improve 3+ years. 92+/100. |
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| 18. 07 MERCUREY, CHATEAU DE MERCEY 22.99 each; 269.95 case of 12 Good, fresh cherry juice nose. Montmorency. A surprise for being in the glass this long (9 days)–really juicy and salivating./ Firm and deep. Mercurey red and black cherries and resinous strength. Very pleasant indeed. 91/100. |
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| 19. 07 BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR, LOUIS JADOT 17.99 each; 211.50 case of 12 Sweet and seductive 07 style. Plenty of bright, forward, sweet cherry fruit. Light hearted buoyancy of 07./ Sweet and easy. Good acidity. Flows gently. Good now, and the acidity promises a couple of years of development. 91+/100. |
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BEAUJOLAIS |
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| 20. 09 BEAUJOLAIS, DOMAINE DUPEUBLE 12.49 each; 146.95 case of 12 Oh! Ripe and juicy, ripe and exuberant, fresh and right. Joyous. Lots of raspberry. Some strawberry, cherry, and banana. Tender, stylish, reassuring./ Juicy. Has form and filling, ease as well as structure. Fresh and classic. Old-style decadence. Great acidity. Long, lively, flavorful aftertaste with an unusual smoky quality. 90/100. |
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BURGUNDY - WHITE |
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| 21. 08 CHABLIS LES PARGUES PREMIERE CUVEE, DOMAINE SERVIN 20.99 each; 246.95 case of 12 Yow! Firm and penetrating. Plenty of fruit breadth and depth. Stone fruit, apple, melon, papaya. Really full, fat, and fragrant for 08 Chablis. Still, it’s Total Chablis, with pronounced calcaire, flintiness./ Full, ripe, sappy. Grip, extract, and depth of 08. Coats the palate with fruit and mineral savors, then rinses all clean with ripe fruit acids. Very expressive now, and there’s lots more in the trunk. 94+/100. |
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| 22. 07 PULIGNY MONTRACHET, LOUIS LATOUR 39.99 each; 234.95 case of 6 Ventilating Puligny calcaire. So sleek, so right, so beautifully, subtly wooded. Textbook village Puligny. Really racy for 07./ All over again on the palate. Really juicy. Puligny through and through. Will age nice. Oh boy! 93+/100. |
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| 23. 08 POUILLY FUISSE, LOUIS JADOT 20.99 each; 246.95 case of 12 Maconnais blanc to the extreme. Really gets to the heart of the subject. Delicious green apple fruit. If there’s oak here, it isn’t obvious. 08 intense. Great 08 form. Textbook Pouilly Fuisse./ Young and tight in the mouth still. It works. No issues here. With airing, it begins to fill out in the mouth. Has Pouilly Fuisse finesse as well as the greatest volume of all the Maconnais blancs. A champion. 92+/100. |
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RHONE/MIDI |
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| 24. 09 VAUCLUSE BLANC FRIANDE, DOMAINE DU VIEUX CHENE 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 Oh, my! This is riper and more open than the 08. Much fruitier, more expressive. This is going to be a fun vintage for whites as well as reds. Flowers and sweet citrus. Yellow berries, guava./ Yes, flowers and citrus; also white peach, kumquat, and citrus peel. A nice viscosity as well as refreshing fruit acidity. 90/100. |
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| 25. 07 COTES DU RHONE, LES TROIS COURONNES 6.49 each; 76.50 case of 12 @Tulette. Nice, friendly, sweet nose. Definitely the 07 fruit forward style. Very attractive for the price. As it was a year and a half back, when we tried a pre-arrival sample. Surprised there are still stocks coming in. Well priced. 89/100. |
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| 26. 07 SABLET - COTES DU RHONE VILLAGES, DOMAINE DES PASQUIERS 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 Gold Medal - Avignon. Bright, with good 07 fruit richness bound by some restraints in youth that characterize the estate’s style. After aeration, this too demonstrates more fruit warmth and spiciness. Damson plum, and game notes./ Ripe tannic grip. Tar and licorice elements. Large and bold. Good volume, power, vigor, and potential. Will improve for at least 2-3 years. 92+/100. |
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| 27. 07 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, CHATEAU DE LA FONT DU LOUP 31.99 each; 187.95 case of 6 65% grenache, 20% syrah, 10% mourvedre, 5% cinsault. Great freshness and fine old time peel and ripe stalk aromatics complicating the bright fruit basis. Fresh, sweet blackberry, panettone, white pepper. Classic. Totally Chateauneuf./ This flows nicely at an early age. Not too big for its boots. Sweetness, acidity, and power all in harmony. A neatly fashioned package. And a fabulous CdP. I can see the enthusiasm over the vintage. 93+/100. |
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| 28. 07 VENTOUX 3 MESSES BASSES, VIGNERONS DE MONT VENTOUX 7.49 each; 87,95 case of 12 Sweet and ripe. Black and red fruits galore; overtones of dried Provencal herbs and flowers. Gamy, smoky, spicy. Powerful. Vintage richness and depth./ Yes, sweet, ripe fruit. Juicy too. Strawberry and raspberry, raspberry seeds, peppercorns. Again, the game and the power. Good structure and depth. Geez, this is a delicious wine! Complete Ventoux. 91+/100. |
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| 29. 08 LUBERON GRENACHE-SYRAH, LE PARADOU 10.49 each; 123.50 case of 12 Did Luberon drop the ‘Cotes’ like Ventoux? I guess. 60/40. Fresh and crisp, and a bit lean in the 08 way. But this has cool-vintage garrigue! Crisp, sweet berry fruit. Good stuff!/ Oh, yes! A fabulous display of garrigue and cool berry fruit. Good acidity, of course. Some astringency to work out, or to appreciate with food. Another good 08 southern Rhone discovery. Well liked by the group. 91+/100. |
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| 30. 07 PIC SAINT LOUP CUVEE SAINTE AGNES, DOMAINE ERMITAGE DU PIC SAINT LOUP 19.99 each; 234.95 case of 12 Oh! Sweet and spicy and floral and woody. Denser, darker, more intense and intricate than the regular cuvee. More pedigree./ Sweet raspberry pastille. Way, way rich and complex, with great scope and depth. Great stuff. Will improve 3-5+ years. Wish I’d had more time to study this. It had so much to say. We used to admire and buy this. Then the price went up, and pleas to sample went unanswered. I guess 07 is as good a vintage as any to start back in. And rival wines have gone up in price so that this doesn’t seem so expensive. Boy, this is great! I hope to sell a lot! 94+/100. |
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GERMANY/AUSTRIA |
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| 31. 09 MOSEL RIESLING, CLEAN SLATE 9.39 each; 109.95 case of 12 2008 on the original list. Now 2009. At Wine Club: Very lively. In fact, dazzling! More lift and vitality than the good 08. Apple, peach, lime./ Drop dead delicious. Juicy fruit acidity. More pliable than the 08, more immediate appeal. Sings. 91/100. NEW VINTAGE, NEW NOTES |
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| 32. 09 KREUZNACHER KRONENBERG RIESLING AUSLESE, ST. ANTONIUS 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 Oh, boy! Bigger and more tingly still! Wow! HUGE extract. Stone fruits, honeydew./ Oh, gads! HUGE mouthful of peach, orange, orange peel. Unctuous. More power and depth than the spatlese. One HUGE auslese. A champion in this great series. 93+/100. |
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| 33. 08 WINKELER GUTENBERG RIESLING KABINETT HALBTROCKEN, KRAYER 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 Sprightly. Dark toned, full figured 08. Grip and dry extract. Green grape tone of 08. Crisp, piquant citrus. Peach and loquat. Rocks galore. Uplifting./ Off dry. Good acidity. Juicy. Red fruit as well as white, especially red currant. Mealtime selection. 91/100. |
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| 34. 08 OPPENHEIMER SACKTRAGER RIESLING AUSLESE, DR. HEYDEN 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Wow! Surges forth. Huge extract concentration is palpable; tingles the nostrils. Also sweet, thick, and loaded./ Yes, the sweetness, the concentration of both sugar and extract and acidity is awesome. Peach, apricot, tea, and fine cigarette tobacco notes of botrytis. Loaded indeed. Very popular with the group. 95+/100. |
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| 35. 08 BICKENSOHLER VULKANFELSEN GEWURZTRAMINER KABINETT, WINZ. BICKENSOHL 11.99 each; 139.95 case of 12 Lots of rose. Just gushes rose and lychee. Plus notes of lemon peel, loquat, ginger. / Sweet and soft, peachy gewurz approach. Flavorful. Spicy, floral nuances. Nectarine on the finish. Delightful. 90/100. |
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ITALY - RED |
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| 36. 06 BARBARESCO REYNA, MICHELE CHIARLO 32.99 each; 193.95 case of 6 Wine Enthusiast 93: ‘Here’s a wine that holds it own in a ranking of top Nebbiolos. There’s depth and great promise of fruit here, which is wrapped within folds of vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and dusty mineral. The mouthfeel is plush and velvety and the wine ends with tart but succulent tannins. It will drink beautifully for five-plus years.’ |
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| 37. 08 DOLCETTO D’ALBA MONTE ARIBALDO, MARCHESI DI GRESY 17.99 each; 211.50 case of 12 Sweet as a nut. Might be some subtle wood influence. One of the best in the series. 92+/100. |
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| 38. 08 PAVIA PINOT NOIR, MERIDIAN 7.49 each; 87.95 case of 12 Crisp and dark and cool indeed. Peels here. Well done./ Fresh and tarry/peelsy, with a pretty face too. Elegance, lift, brightness. Some oak vanillin, it seems. Wine of place. Like the Cavit and the Sartori pinots from Pavia that we’ve enjoyed in the past. 89/100. |
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| 39. 08 COLLI ORIENTALI DEL FRIULI SCHIOPPETTINO, VILLA RUBINI 12.49 each; 146.95 case of 12 Very fine ripe black fruits. Plum and peel. Mulberry. Bright and seductive./ Raspberry. Hint of leather. Unique contribution of chestnut barrels. Dry and meal-worthy. Very good at this stage. Very impressive 08 and varietal qualities.. 91/100. |
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| 40. 06 VALTIDONE BARBARO, SANTA GIUSTINA 10.49 each; 123.50 case of 12 Plump and pretty. Dark fresh and dried fruits. One ripe barbera. Vigorous–smacks you in the face to get your attention. What it’s intended to do./ 06 quality, structure, discretion, coolness, race. Good acidity. And spicy vitality too. All around good guy. 91/100. |
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| 41. 06 GUTTURNIO VILLA SOLDATI, SANTA GIUSTINA 12.49 each; 146.95 case of 12 60% barbera, 40% bonarda. Deep, serious, intricate. Bonarda adds nice softness and sweet fruitiness. Lifts up the barbera, tenderizes it. Sweetens it up, smooths it out. Bonarda MSG. Plus bonarda floral overtones. Special wine; signature Gutturnio. Very successful, as always. 92+/100. |
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| 42. 08 TOSCANA ROSSO, FIORE 7.49 each; 87.95 case of 12 Cellar at San Gimignano. 70% sangiovese, 30% cabernet. Good, zesty, red berry-cherry aroma. Lots of textural play–tingles and fulls the nostrils, smelling-salts wine–really grabs your attention. Vigorous. Dark and compact fruit core of 08./ Oh! Big, juicy, spicy, fruity. Very flavorful. Ripe, round, and sweet-fruited for 08, especially the cabernet component. Lasts and lasts. 91/100. |
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| 43. 06 CHIANTI RISERVA, VILLA PUCCINI 11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12 Begins with a basic presentation of baked red fruits. Ah, but that’s not all! Expands to show fresh red fruit too. Bright red cherry sangiovese fruit. Some time in oak evident–clearly a riserva. Now come the orange peel and anise aspects of sangiovese./ Yes, and there’s a peppery spiciness too. Flavors of oak, time in oak, and the full sangiovese range. Ripe, lush, intense, generous, come hither. Finishes with sweet, dried fruits. So this is up to 06 and riserva standards, for sure. Yes! Well liked by the group. 92+/100. |
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| 44. 05 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, CAPARZO 31.99 each; 187.95 case of 6 Wine Spectator 92; Parker 92: ‘Surprisingly dark in profile. A sweet, Pinot-like bouquet leads to perfumed black cherries, spices, licorice and tobacco. This graceful Brunello offers gorgeous balance, with an expressive core of fruit that flows through to a long, refined close. The 2005 is one of the best versions of this wine I have tasted. In 2005 the estate did not make either their Riserva or their La Casa, and the addition of that fruit here undoubtedly contributes to the wine’s overall sense of harmony. The rest of the fruit was sourced from the Il Cassero and Caparzo vineyards. This is a very elegant Brunello. 2010-2020. $45.’ |
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| 45. 07 MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO RISERVA, CANTINA ZACCAGNINI 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 Yes! The Zaccagnini full Monte fruitcake goodness. Raisin, plum, citron, maraschino cherry. Sweet and large. Old time. Delivers./ Lots of bright fresh as well as dried fruits, both red and black. Including raspberries. Smooth tannin. Ready to enjoy. 92+/100. |
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| 46. 08 SALENTO PASSAMANTE, LI VELI 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 All negroamaro from Salice Salentino and Squinzano. 6 months in oak. A beauty. Textbook negroamaro. Sweet, black, plummy fruit./ Oh, boy! Sugarplum! Is this a beauty! Writes the book on negroamaro. 91+/100. |
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| 47. 07 SICILIA NERO D’AVOLA, AJELLO 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 Beautiful. So much fruit that it’s verging on a perfumed red variety. It’s like cherry juice, cherry candy. Berries too./ Good and dark stuff. Sweet and sassy. Scented fruit. Nicely crafted. 91/100. |
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ITALY - WHITE |
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| 48. 09 ROERO ARNEIS, VIETTI 17.99 each; 211.50 case of 12 Whoa! Fragrant, refined, uplifting, full. Progressing nicely since last month’s encounter. Swelling up. Peach, pear, apple, ripe melon, flowers./ Plump and succulent fruit with good acid brace. Bright, precise, penetrating, stylish. Good as it gets. So attractive right now. 92/100. |
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| 49. 09 VENEZIE PINOT GRIGIO-GARGANEGA, PASQUA 4.69 each; 54.95 case of 12 There’s a nostril etching here like it has some SO2, but that’s not it. It’s acidity and extract, I’m sure. Stimulating. Full and round too./ Brisk, bright apple and melon. Well, you have two class varietals here playing in harmony. Flows nicely in the 09 style. Whoa! Is this a good value, or what?! Liked by the group. 90/100. A coupon will net you $5 off a 2-bottle purchase, so the wine’s almost free! |
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| 50. 08 VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO RONDOLINO, TERUZZI & PUTHOD 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 Full. Expressive. The right stuff. Good richness and vitality. Apple, quince, stone. Brisk as well as full./ Yes, the 08 yin-yang of body and vigor. Flavorful. Dense and silky, with finely tuned acid and lacings of mineral and almond. One of the best vernaccias I’ve had in some time. Of course, this is one of the best sources. Well liked by the group. 91+/100. |
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IBERIA |
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| 51. 09 TXAKOLI DE GUETARIA, TXOMIN ETXANIZ 17.99 each; 211.50 case of 12 Parker 90: ‘Txomin Etxaniz’s 2009 remains the prototype. With an enticing bouquet of sea salt, mineral, baking spices, spring flowers and green apple, on the palate it is crisp, vibrant, impeccably balanced, and totally refreshing. But beware, its low alcohol and hint of spritz makes it go down very easy; in an instant the bottle is empty and you’re ready for more. If you have some ability to delay gratification, note that it should be consumed over the next 12-18 months. $25.’ |
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| 52. 05 RIOJA CRIANZA, BODEGAS LAN 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 2006 on the original list. Supplier list typo; supplier still has 2005, which earned a Wine & Spirits 90/100 rating.. Our notes from last September:: Dark and sweet fruit, leather, and barrel-earned savor. This is coming along nicely. Yes, the gaminess is growing./ And on the palate too. Ripe fruit and game. Tannic still, but that’s beginning to melt away. Useful with food now. 91+/100. NEW VINTAGE, NEW NOTES |
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| 101. 04 RIOJA RESERVA, BODEGAS LAN 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 This was served in error at the 7/12 Wine Club tasting. Several in attendance enjoyed it and inquired about the price and availability, so I am adding it to the list. My notes from the January 2010 Wine Club tasting: Less wood-dominant than at a trade tasting last fall. Wonderful balance and quality of the vintage. Good acidity. Great ager. Harmonious. 92+/100. ADDITIONAL WINE SERVED AT TATING IN ERROR -- BUT YUMMY! |
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| 53. 09 BAJO ARAGON GARNACHA VINYES VELLES ESENZIA, BODEGAS TEMPORE 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 2008 on the original list. 2009 now. At Wine Club: What a great wrap-around label, panorama black-and-white photo of gnarled, tree-like old vines! And smell that old-vines essence of grenache! So pure and pretty a fruit style in 09, just like in Bordeaux. Fresh and cooked strawberry aromas lead the way, complicated by other berries and cherries./ Just delicious fruit flavor. Great, juicy acidity. Only a light brushing of tannins that add texture and do not interfere in the least with current enjoyment. Irresistible! 91/100. NEW VINTAGE, NEW NOTES |
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| 54. 07 TERRA ALTA SEXTO, HERON 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 As usual, very vigorous, bright, crisp. Terra Alta as I like it./ Nice fruit brightness and friendliness of 07. Really sings. 90+/100. |
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| 55. 09 LA MANCHA VERDEJO PASO A PASO, BODEGAS VOLVER 8.29 each; 97.50 case of 12 Parker 87 - VERY GOOD VALUE: ‘The first Verdejo produced from La Mancha. The advantage is that it can be grown less expensively there with the question being how it compares in quality to those produced in Rueda. The answer seems to be so far, so good. It displays an enticing nose of spring flowers, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pit fruits leading to a crisp, vibrant tasty wine for enjoying over the next 12-18 months.’ |
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| 56. 08 YECLA MONASTRELL, CASTANO 6.49 each; 76.50 case of 12 The usual sweet and sassy style even in dark-tempered 08. 08 blackness for sure. Plenty of depth. Purple fruit of mourvedre with southern warmth and ripeness. Lots of green olive and hint of licorice./ Yes! A burst of ripe fruits and exotic spices. Great acidity too. Delicious balance. And value. Well liked by the group. 91+/100. |
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| 57. 07 DOURO CHARAMBA, AVELEDA 5.79 each; 67.95 case of 12 Roriz, barroca, franca, nacional. Wine Spectator 88 - Best Value. Nice to have Aveleda back in the market. Dark and solid. Not a bit too ripe; not as you might have expected from a Douro table wine of a Vintage Port year. Must come from the high country and back valleys./ Raspberry, cassis, spice. Pleasing warmth. Impressive value and one of those rare finds: a wine under $10 that is age-worthy. In fact, well under $10. 89+/100. |
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| 58. 09 VINHO VERDE PONTE DE BARCA, ADEGA 6.49 each; 76.50 case of 12 Oh, grand! Comes right at ya! Burst of fresh, juicy fruit. Lemon, apple, pear, tropics, flowers. Loaded. What a deal! Must have some of the superior, more aromatic varietals involved. 91/100. |
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| 59. 07 CHATEAU KSARA RESERVE DU COUVENT BEKAA VALLEY RED 11.99 each; 139.95 case of 12 40% syrah, 30% each of the cabernets. They got it right. Claret like. Rhone like. Beautiful fusion. Lebanon is so good at this./ Oh! And then comes a pure syrah black raspberry strain, really intense and focused. Sleek and generous, stylish and classy. A perfect amalgam of Rhone syrah and Bordeaux cabernets. Way beyond most of what Australia puts together with this theme. 91+/100. |
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| 60. 09 CRANE LAKE CALIFORNIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 3.79 each; 44.50 case of 12 We will sell no wine before its time. You know, I kinda like that just out of the box freshness. Well proportioned../ A little on the sweet side, but decent acidity too. A successful, well balanced wine and pleasant experience. 88/100. |
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| 61. 07 OBERON NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Firm, with the oak still a little dominant in my Taster glass. The Mondavi gracefulness is already apparent though. And the Napa class. Time in oak is beginning to produce complexity. This is fine-tuned. / Sweet and fruity 07 style with good oak measure. Mulberry and sandalwood. The proportions on the palate are right. Style and class here, for sure. Well liked by the group. 92+/100. |
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| 62. 07 C & T CELLARS NAPA VALLEY MERLOT 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 By Colleen and Trent Moffett of Napa’s Moffett Vineyards. Great 07 fruit quality. Dark and deep. Cherry, blackberry, pitch, and potpourri./ Made for a meal. Not an easy, sweet merlot. Light oak toast. Plenty of structure for merlot. Ambitious, and fairly priced. 91/100. |
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| 63. 08 SEAN MINOR 4 BEARS CARNEROS PINOT NOIR 12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12 Wine Enthusiast 91 - EDITORS’ CHOICE: ‘Tasted in a flight with far more expensive wines, this Pinot stood proud. It’s dry and richly complex, with the silk-and-satin texture you want. The flavors reward with cherries, cola, Canadian bacon, Indian spices and sandalwood. At this price, it’s a steal. $17.’ |
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| 64. 06 ZACA MESA SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SYRAH 17.99 each; 211.50 case of 12 Wine Spectator 93 - SMART BUY: ‘Offering wonderful floral, grapey plum and wild berry aromas, this is rich, smooth and supple on the palate, with tiers of dark berry, mocha, mineral and spice flavors that glide along. Now-2015.’ |
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| 65. 08 RIDGE THREE VALLEYS SONOMA RED 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 American oak and proud of it. Ridge knows American oak. Solid oak and fruit. Large, without being impolite. The full ripeness of Ridge zins of late./ Openly ripe but sturdy and vigorous fruit. Very spicy, ripe berry taste. Hoisin sauce extras.. Big and chewy constitution. One of the best in the series. Long and complex. Well liked by the group. 92+/100. |
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| 66. 08 EASTON AMADOR ZINFANDEL 12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12 08 surly. Deep, dark, powerful, forceful. Liqueur like ripeness and concentration./ Oh, boy! Raspberry candy, raspberry liqueur. Very concentrated. Succulent. Some attractive oak seasonings. Give the nose time to rise. 91+/100. |
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| 67. 09 TEIRA WOODS ESTATE DRY CREEK VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 Wine & Spirits 90 - BEST BUY: ‘Classic Sancerre-like aromas of minerals, lemon zest, and citrus on the nose. Light and crisp on the attack, the mid-palate shows strong tropical fruit notes of kiwi, grapefruit and tangerine. Crisp and dry, this wine finishes extremely clean with bright acidity that begs for another sip.’ |
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| 68. 07 ANABA SONOMA COAST CHARDONNAY 19.99 each; 234.95 case of 12 Wine Spectator 91: ‘Intense aromas of exotic flowers, limestone minerals and toasted brioche emanate from this wine. The full-bodied palate is dense with notes of citrus peel and lemon pound cake. Also boasts an intriguing mineral quality. A crisp, clean character perfectly balances the richness of the fruit, proving a seamless wine of depth.’ Is ‘Anaba’ Bronx-speak for ‘Ann Arbor’? |
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| 69. 08 MORGAN HIGHLAND SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS CHARDONNAY 17.99 each; 211.50 case of 12 Wine Enthusiast 92: ‘Morgan makes one of the best, most powerful Santa Lucia Chardonnays, and this less expensive bottling is a good approximation of their top tier. It’s strong and potent, with cool-climate acidity framing mouthwatering pineapple jam, Key lime pie, kiwi fruit, white peach and vanilla cream flavors. $26.’ |
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| 70. 09 CHATEAU CHANTAL OLD MISSION PENINSULA PINOT BLANC 13.49 each; 158.50 case of 12 Just out of the box freshness. No fermentation odors. Ready to go./ Delicious. Very appley. Juicy, flavorful, mouthwatering. Kudos. First commercial vintage of this. They’ve drunk it all themselves up until now. 92/100. |
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| 71. 08 MONTPELLIER CALIFORNIA VIOGNIER 6.79 each; 79.95 case of 12 Tasters Guild Double Gold Medal winner (45 out of 1650 entries). I can see why. Honeysuckle and laurel. Tea, mate. Special./ Yes, the sweet fruit and light glycerol set against the astringent botanicals like laurel. It’s full, completely dry. Long lasting, cleansing finish. This is much more serious than the price would suggest. The botanicals mark it unique. 91/100. |
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| 72. 09 CHARLES SMITH KUNG FU GIRL EVERGREEN VINEYARD COLUMBIA VALLEY RIESLING 11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12 Wine & Spirits 90 - BEST BUY: ‘This riesling’s fruit scents are almost applesauce ripe, with notes of lees and nutmeg providing some complexity. For all that, the texture is firm and mineral, with the freshness to stand up to the warmest August day.’ |
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| 73. 09 LEFT FOOT CHARLEY MURMUR LEELANAU PENINSULA WHITE 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Pinot grigio, riesling, and gewurztraminer. Well, a very nice balance. I get a third of each varietal in the aromatic statement. The apple, the peach, the rose./ Holds to its varietal harmony on the palate too. Dry, crisp, aromatic. Very well crafted. 91/100. |
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| 74. 07 TIKAL PATRIOTA MENDOZA RED 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Parker 92: ‘60% Bonarda and 40% Malbec aged in 70% French oak (40% new) and 30% second use American oak. It offers an alluring bouquet of spice box, black cherry, and blueberry. Supple and flavorful on the palate, additional notes of raspberry and chocolate emerge, accompanied by a complex, rich wine with good structure and length. It way over-delivers for its modest price.’ |
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| 75. 09 LURTON VALLE DE UCO PINOT GRIS 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 Oh! Large, racy, crisp, penetrating. Mineral. Citrus peel. Racy./ And along with the race is pinot gris viscosity. Unbelievable effort. Improving, putting on mass. 91/100. |
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| 76. 09 CRISTOBAL 1492 MENDOZA TORRONTES 7.49 each; 87.95 case of 12 Just right. Crisp and cool. Floral. Torrontes, not muscat, not gewurz. Orange blossom./ Whoa! Tangy, zesty, zappy. Very floral; fresh-cut flowers. Orange blossom honey like used to come from Florida. Probably still does. But not a honeyed wine; it’s dry. Fine acidity. A beauty. Lithe and fresh. For lots of foods. 91/100. |
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| 77. 09 ESTACION COLCHAGUA CARMENERE 5.79 each; 67.95 case of 12 Fresh, plush, deep fruit. The odd years have it again! Black fruit./ Solid, firm, polished, well balanced. Red fruits galore. Good, crisp fruit acidity. All around good carmenere. 90/100. |
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| 78. 09 SANTA CAROLINA RAPEL SAUVIGNON BLANC 6.79 each; 79.95 case of 12 Oh, my! Juicy! Pink grapefruit, Meyer lemon. All the heart on sleeve appeal of 09 Chile sauvignons tasted to date. A real joy. 91/100. |
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| 79. 09 MONKEY BAY EAST COAST SAUVIGNON 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 Replaces the sold-out Kono Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that was originally listed. Same price. Crisp and penetrating. Citrus peel, gooseberry, grass./ Juicy, savory, succulent, full, dry. Good acidity. Very long aftertaste. Best vintage of this I’ve tasted. And a fine value. 90/100. NEW WINE, NEW NOTES |
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| 80. 08 THE GATEKEEPER SOUTH AUSTRA.LIA SHIRAZ 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 Good, rich, spicy, upbeat. 08 dark fruit. Cocoa, Cavendish tobacco./ Rich and generous. Complex flavor spectrum echoes the aromas and adds tar and leather. Better than the previous vintage. 06? Good value. Fruit juicy good. 91/100. |
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| 81. 09 MAN VINTNERS WESTERN CAPE CHENIN BLANC 7.29 each; 85.95 case of 12 Oh, my! Bright, perky, and juicy. Custard apple, quince. Fine chenin package. Delightful. 90/100. |
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| 82. 09 VAUCLUSE FRIANDE ROSE, DOMAINE DU VIEUX CHENE 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 Grenache and syrah. Sweet strawberry grenache aroma. Easy. Nice. A proper Friande./ Good and dry, with fruit-juicy acidity. Floral highlights. Good grip too. Meal-worthy. Much better than the 08. Yes! 91/100. |
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| 83. 09 TOSCANA ROSE, MELINI 6.29 each; 73.95 case of 12 Very pretty, dainty, delightful cherry-berry aroma set. Dried-flowers overtone./ Fruity and flavorful. Cherry-berry indeed. Juicy. Easy. Well balanced. Delicious. Won the hearts of the group. 91/100. |
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| 84. 09 SALENTO MASSERIA MASSARO NEGROAMARO ROSA, L’ASTORE 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Sweet and berry like fruit. Comes right at ya!/ Great acidity from the south. Never a problem for Italian winemakers no matter how warm the climate, it seems. Possibly, choice of varietals clinch it. Well balanced, with a smoothness from alcohol or glycerol. Great length. Some in the group thought this rather bold for a rose–more like a red wine. I was on the side that did not feel this way. Well liked by all regardless. I wish more fresh Italian roses would come our way. Italy’s as good at them as Med France and Spain. 92/100. |
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| 85. LUSTAU SOLERA RESERVA PAPIRUSA MANZANILLA SHERRY 15.99 each; 93.95 case of 6 Wine & Spirits 92: ‘Give this Manzanilla a bit of air to reveal its scents of brine and salted almonds. Its rich flavors and textures combine into a creamy, nutty bisque. Then the finish cuts that richness with freshness. For manchego.’ |
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| 86. 08 RIETVALLEI ESTATE ROBERTSON RED MUSCADEL 11.99 each; 69.95 case of 6 From the oldest muscat vineyard in South Africa, planted in 1908. Well, that’s the real deal. The red muscat aroma, spicy plum. Intense. Takes me back to the KWV./ Plenty sweet. Lots of flavor intensity and length. Will gain more complexity with bottle age. 93+/100. |
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| 87. SAKEONE MOONSTONE COCONUT LEMONGRASS OREGON SAKE 10.99 each; 64.50 case of 6 18%.This has a really FRESH coconut aroma. Just shaved./ Coconut overwhelms the lemongrass on the nose, but it comes out on the palate, providing a bright, racy foil. A good balance of the two components’ flavors. A well crafted product. 91/100. |
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| 88. THORN-CLARKE RESERVE SOUTH AUSTRALIA BRUT 12.49 each; 146.95 case of 12 Beverage Dynamics 90: ‘Yeasty bread dough aromas are soft and supple and there is a lightly sweet hint of creme brulee; a nice balance of its varietals, with a full mouthfeel and good structure, along with complex fruit flavors that slowly u8nfold across the palate; excellent weight on tbe finish and a clean aftertaste. $21.’ |
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| 89. ROTARI TALENTO TRENTO ROSE BRUT 11.99 each; 139.95 case of 12 Wine Enthusiast 89 - BEST BUY: ‘Elegant and tight, this boasts a wide array of small fruit and floral aromas. This vibrant wine would pair well with fried calamari or shellfish thanks to its delicate nature and bright acidity.’ |
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| 90. PROSECCO LELLE EXTRA DRY, SAVINI 9.39 each; 109.95 case of 12 Pretty, perky apple and citrus aromas with floral overtones too. Good richness./ Apple, melon, and nut flavors. Nice crisp, tangy, racy texture. Off dry, with fresh, perky acidity. A lot of charm. Lovely value. 91/100. |
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| 91. 08 FETZER VALLEY OAKS CALIFORNIA MERLOT magnum 10.99 each; 64.50 case of 6 Sweet and sassy. Lots of oak spice, cigar box, and vanilla. In the beginning, this covers up the fruit. But the fruit will not be denied, breaking out into sweet merlot cherry goodness. The whole presentation is awfully naughty./ Yes, sweet, sexy cherry and oak spice flavors. Layers them on, lays them on thick. Wow! Long, sweet, spicy aftertaste. Best Fetzer merlot yet, and quite a contrast from the sullen nature of many a young 08 California red. Someone brought a briny pecorino cheese to the tasting. Salt calls for sweet in my book, and this wine worked well with it. 91/100. |
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| 92. 09 FETZER VALLEY OAKS CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY magnum 10.99 each; 64.50 case of 6 The original American unoaked chardonnay seems to be returning to its roots. Apple and peel. Just a hint of toastiness like the stuff that fools me into thinking many a Macon blanc is oaked./ Flavorful. A range of apple varieties. New World gentle, but with enough acid to keep it honest. Glad this is available in magnums. I could pour it steadily. Welcome back, old friend. 89/100. |
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| 93. ZOE EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL liter tin 7.99 each; 46.95 case of 6 |
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| 94. ZOE EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL 3-liter tin 20.99 each; 59.95 case of 3 From cornicabra, piqual, and hojiblanca olive varieties. Delicate olive scent, with highlights of peppercorn, and basil. Buttery, almond-tinged palate. Won the Ann Arbor News olive oil competition a few years back. |
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| 95. BELGIOIOSO WISCONSIN PARMESAN CHEESE pound 4.99 each; 19.50 case of 4 Made in Wisconsin from part skim milk and aged 10 months, this is a naturally low-fat hard cheese that can be grated, shaved, or enjoyed whole. First Place - Best of Class at the 2010 World Championship Cheese Contest. |
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| 96. THOLSTRUPS SAGA MICHIGAN BLUE CHEESE 5oz 2.49 each; 9.75 case of 4 A soft-ripened, blue-veined triple creme like Bleu de Bresse. Made in Norton Shores MI by the American branch of this Danish cheesemaker. |
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| 97. ZAGOLLI’S PESTO ASIAGO DIP 7oz cup 2.39 each; 13.95 case of 6 By Scott Zager of Elk Rapids MI. Here’s the latest flavor, appropriate to the season. |
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| 98. CARR’S CHEESE MELTS CRACKERS 5oz box 2.79 each; 16.50 case of 6 Crispy crackers sprinkled with cheese. A new addition to the Carr’s range. |
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| 99. JEFF RENNER BAGUETTE 11oz 2.69 each; 15.95 case of 6 My friendship with Jeff Renner goes back to the Stone Age, bound by wine and baguettes. His baguette ingredients are simple: flour, yeast, salt, and water. Flour selection is key, as is craftsmanship. These baguettes never cease to amaze visitors from Europe. Non-pareil. They freeze well. Pick up some extras. |
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| 100. CARR’S GINGER LEMON CREME ENGLISH TEA COOKIES 7oz 2.79 each; 16.50 case of 6 Carr’s was founded in Carlisle England in 1831, during the golden age of the Industrial Revolution. 10 years later, it was granted the Queen’s Royal Warrant, which it has earned ever since. |
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| TGMEM1. TASTERS GUILD ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP 45.00 Tasters Guild membership includes a FREE membership in Ann Arbor Wine Club (you do not have to join that organization separately). Newsletters for both clubs are sent together every other month. This is the club for you if you're interested in attending dinners and tastings throughout the year. When you make reservations for Tasters Guild events, you and your spouse/significant other/partner are eligible for the Member price. You may each reserve for a guest at the member price also. |
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| Choose only ONE type membership (either TG or AAWC): 45.00 | |
| TGMEM2. TASTERS GUILD TWO YEAR MEMBERSHIP 85.00 Tasters Guild membership includes a FREE membership in Ann Arbor Wine Club (you do not have to join that organization separately). Newsletters for both clubs are sent together every other month. This is the club for you if you're interested in attending dinners and tastings throughout the year. When you make reservations for Tasters Guild events, you and your spouse/significant other/partner are eligible for the Member price. You may each reserve for a guest at the member price also. |
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| AAWCMEM06P. NEW OR RENEWAL POSTAL AAWC MEMBERSHIP JULY-DEC 7.50 Ann Arbor Wine Club is the local buying club. If you're a member of Tasters Guild, you are automatically a member of AAWC. Newsletters for both clubs are sent together every other month. Memberships are pro-rated down 2.50 per newsletter issue. POSTAL DELIVERY |
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| AAWCMEM06E. NEW OR RENEWAL EMAIL AAWC MEMBERSHIP JULY-DEC 4.50 Ann Arbor Wine Club is the local buying club. If you're a member of Tasters Guild, you are automatically a member of AAWC. Newsletters for both clubs are sent together every other month. Memberships are pro-rated down 1.50 per newsletter issue. EMAIL DELIVERY |
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