ANN ARBOR WINE CLUB MARCH SALE
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BORDEAUX - RED |
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| 1. 06 CHATEAU LABAT, HAUT MEDOC 19.99 each; 234.95 case of 12 Half each cabernet sauvignon, merlot. The western extension of Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme. Fine oak and fruit in tandem, both showing great finesse. The oak is sweet and spicy, the fruit-oak aromatic set complex./ Great, plummy fruit flavors. Well extracted. Plenty of stuffing. Grip, chewiness of peels extracts and fine-grained tannins. Well balanced. Long finish. Another successful Left Bank 06. 92+/100. |
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| 2. 05 CHATEAU GRAND DUROC MILON, PAUILLAC 31.99 each; 187.95 case of 6 Perfect poise of the vintage. A very nice expression of 05 fruit refinement and measured richness and beauty. Very classic cabernet-rich claret./ Blackberry, black currant, and cedar–that’s Pauillac cabernet! Solid and vigorous cabernet with a fine future. Age 2-3 years at least. 92+/100. |
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| 3. 07 CHATEAU PICAU-PERNA, SAINT EMILION 15.99 each; 187.95 case of 12 New York Times 3 Stars - BEST OF TASTING: ‘Fresh, fragrant and balanced; distinctive berry and earth flavors; juicy and refreshing now, will improve for several years.’ Our notes: Intense aroma of black cherry and tar. This is really dark and concentrated for 07./ Boy, this really delivers Saint Emilion generosity! Great build: acid, grip, extract, tannin. How did they come up with all this in 07? I’m impressed. Can see the good review. Good value too. 91+/100. |
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| 4. 05 CHATEAU BOIS NOIR, BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR 12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12 Deep, sweet berry, cassis, mocha, and oak. Very concentrated and very nicely polished. Palate deep and chewy. Really has some extract and material. I like its future. 91+/100. |
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| 5. 05 CAHORS, DOMAINE DU PRINCE 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 Dark, even black, Cahors malbec definition with 05 refinement an added plus. At the price, this is a good value indeed. 91+/100. |
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BORDEAUX - WHITE |
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| 6. 07 CHATEAU BELLEVUE LUGAGNAC, BORDEAUX BLANC 12.79 each; 149.95 case of 6 40% sauvignon gris, 40% sauvignon blanc, 20% semillon. Luscious and intricate. Rich nut and melon sauvignon gris qualities. Sauvignon blanc offers brightness and a frisky, piquant edge; and semillon fig, apple, and pear, and a broad, rich foundation./ Good weight and texture. Fresh, lemony acid carriage. Grains, stones, minerals. Both full and lively. Speaks of a well-fashioned cuvee. Complex, generous, meal-worthy. 92/100. |
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| 7. 08 COTES DE GASCOGNE, DOMAINE SAN DE GUILHEM 7.49 each; 87.95 case of 12 From the Armagnac region southeast of Bordeaux. Ahh! Ooh! Intense stuff! Full and dry. Rich in dry matter, extract. So many of these 08 Euro whites are like that. Low yields?. Nicely burnished texture you can feel in the nostrils./ Yes, this is the fullest in extract, the most textured, the least soft of any vintage yet. Form, balance, refreshment. Truly dry and really loaded. Wow! 91/100. |
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LOIRE |
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| 8. 08 MUSCADET SEVRE ET MAINE SUR LIE LES FILS DES GRAS MOUTON, BRANGER 12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12 Lovely nose, powerful yet stylish, uncompromising. Pear, citrus, sur-lie complications. Wow!/ Bright acidity carries the rich, full fruit character. Full textured, with sur-lie depth and lots of vigor. Great acidity; lively piquance. Delightful and complete. Bring me some oysters...now! 91/100. |
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| 9. 06 CHINON LES CHIENS-CHIENS, DOMAINE DE LA NOBLAIE 16.79 each; 197.50 case of 12 Wine & Spirits 90; Wine Spectator 90: ‘Delivers mature spice, briar patch, mulled currant and braised fig notes, all matched by bright, mouthwatering acidity. A lingering tobacco note adds extra length. Solid. Now-2011.’ From a vineyard underlain by limestone. |
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| 10. 07 VOUVRAY SEC, DIDIER & CATHERINE CHAMPALOU 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Parker 90 - BEST VALUE: ‘A fetching nose of quince, orange, lime, narcissus, freesia, sweet corn, and green tea ushers in a luscious yet remarkably delicate palate, with a perfectly judged hint of sweetness (this is what the locals call sec tendre) supporting pear, quince, and citrus. Savory salinity, a hint of caramel, chalk, and citrus zest as well as a suggestion of vanilla cream inform an ear-to-ear finish of lift and refinement. Enjoy this over the coming 2-3 years.’ |
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| 11. 06 MENETOU SALON CLOS RATIER, HENRI PELLE 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Sauvignon blanc from an appellation west of Sancerre. 06 incisiveness coupled with that usual creamy frosting, as if there were some sauvignon gris here. It’s just the clay component of the soil talking. Peach, orange, and soft, fleshy tropical fruits./ Yes, you get the coolness and race of the vintage along with the plumpness and fullness of Ratier. Dry grasses and minerals. Extra dimensions here compared to the Morogues–worth a premium. 92/100. |
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ALSACE |
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| 12. 06 TOKAY - PINOT GRIS RITTERSBERG, FREY-SOHLER 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Sleek, clear, stylish red currant and honey aromas./ Bright red currant flavor. Generous and charming. Fine structure. 91/100. |
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| 13. 07 GEWURZTRAMINER, HELFRICH 10.69 each; 124.95 case of 12 Lots of barbershop. Really lays it on thick. But also a fresh, rosy overtone./ So much going on texture and flavor-wise! The complete package. 92/100. |
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BURGUNDY - RED |
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| 14. 06 MARSANNAY, LOUIS LATOUR 16.79 each; 197.50 case of 12 Polished, forward, bright black cherry, cranberry, and woodsmoke. Very giving./ Yes, open and yielding, especially for northern Marsannay. Cherry and spice pinot character. Fruity, sleek textured, well balanced. Good acidity and mild tannin. Will improve at least 1-2 years. 91+/100. |
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| 15. 07 SANTENAY TERRE D’ENFANCE, VINCENT GIRARDIN 25.49 each; 299.95 case of 12 From 60 year old vines. Rightfully sweet Santenay fruit. Black fruit, good and rich. Very nice example of the appellation. Plenty of heft./ Elegance, body, texture. Good mouthfilling qualities. A winner. And the price is nice. Our favorite 06/07 Girardin rouge from a price-quality relationship. 92+/100. |
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| 16. 07 BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR VIEILLES VIGNES, DOMINIQUE MUGNERET 19.49 each; 228.95 case of 12 Wow! Crisp and fresh like an 06. Not 07 tender, mild. Lovely pinot cherry expression, very pure. Cote de Nuits black-fruit leanings./ Yes! Pure and fresh and delicious. Cherry, raspberry, and touch of licorice. The best fruit possible from this vintage. Nice acidity and fine-grained tannin. Refined in its carriage, while expressive and generous. A tour de force in 07 Bourgogne winemaking. Yikes! A group favorite. 92+/100. |
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BURGUNDY - WHITE |
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| 17. 08 PETIT CHABLIS, ALAIN PAUTRE 16.79 each; 197.50 case of 12 The Petit Chablis appellation lies mainly west of Chablis, on Portlandian rather than Kimmeridgean limestone. Wow! Crisp 08 style, plus good volume and extract. Admirably flinty./ Solidly built. Bright and crisp. Ideal Petit Chablis. Good grip and acidity, plus a sweet spot in the center. Yes, perfect for the genre. 92/100. |
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| 18. 07 PULIGNY MONTRACHET, LOUIS LATOUR 33.99 each; 199.95 case of 6 Tight, compact, solid Puligny presentation. Sweet-fruited 07 chardonnay core. Elegant, classy./ Young and forceful, with lots of Puligny calcaire basis, firm and minerally. Lots of fruit elegance and panache of 07. Confident in its future, which is very bright indeed. 92+/100. |
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| 19. 08 MACON VILLAGES CHARDONNAY, LOUIS JADOT 11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12 Firm and compact to start, it gets bigger, livelier, and more enticing with aeration. Apple, and touches of toast and butterscotch from the oak./ Some terroir, and a sensibly light measure of oak. Really quite a meaty Macon suggestive of Chalon instead. Shows both allure and finesse. Intriguing wine that is sure to have a future worth following. 90+/100. |
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| 20. 07 BOURGOGNE ALIGOTE, J-H GOISOT 12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12 Parker 90 - EXTRAORDINARY VALUE: ‘The 2007 is totally on-form, featuring an expression of herbed, salted chicken stock laced with cherry pits, lemon pips, and chalk, of which to my knowledge only wines grown on Kimmeridgian or closely related soils are capable. Glossy and substantial, at the same time it offers lip-smacking refreshment by way of fresh citrus, and a sweet floral perfume haunts this year’s rendition in a way I cannot previously recall. Given the Goisots’ 17 acres of Aligote vines (most of them ancient, a portion of which even escaped phylloxera), there is not shortage, and if you’re tempted to think that I’m too carried away, first have somebody serve this to you blind! This should remain delightful for a least the next 4-5 years, exhibiting as much concentration and energy as any vintage of Goisot Aligote in recent years. $20.’ |
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RHONE/MIDI |
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| 21. 07 COTES DU RHONE, CHEVALIER D’ANTHELME 7.49 each; 87.95 case of 12 60% grenache, 30% syrah, 5% each carignan and mourvedre. The producer is in the Gard. Traditional grenache strawberry, licorice, and spices. Some syrah raspberry and seed, carignan black cherry, and mourvedre purple berries. Shows Gard coolness. And 07's buxom nature./ Yes, this is Gard styled. Reminds me of the Chapoton Cotes du Rhones we used to import.. Nice garrigue and spice display as well as varietal melange. Gard Cotes du Rhone, and right. 90+/100. |
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| 22. 06 COTES DU RHONE VILLAGES, DOMAINE SAINTE ANNE 11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12 Oh, boy! The extra range and concentration of Villages fully apparent. Lovely, cool blueberry tones of Gard, and sweet raspberry syrah utterances too. Great nose./ Yes, this is much fruitier and demonstrative in youth than either the 05 or the 04. Fresh acid and mineral carriage focus the elements. Delicious. Gard coolness and blue fruit, with plenty of ripeness and fine tannin. Well liked by the group. 92/100. |
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| 23. 07 VALREAS - COTES DU RHONE VILLAGES, DOMAINE DU VAL DES ROIS 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 Spicy and powerful (14%). Tight. Much bigger and more forceful than the 04./ Indeed, full body and texture. Much more material richness than the 04. Real strength and depth. Fine acidity here, as always. Yes! The group was impressed. 91+/100. |
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| 24. 07 VACQUEYRAS, DOMAINE DE L’ESPIGOUETTE 18.99 each; 223.50 case of 12 Yes! Full and deep. Rich extraction with more solidity than many 07s. Some woods and olive notes./ Radical! Panettone, nut butter, spices, garrigue, game. Full bodied. Challenges many young Chateauneufs. Great acidity. Enough tannin for 5+ years’ development. Gutsy and lasting. Amazing! 93+/100. |
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| 25. 07 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, DOMAINE GRAND TINEL 31.99 each; 187.95 case of 6 Solid, restrained young Chateauneuf that remains very tight even after aeration. With more time one coaxes forth all the accoutrements of traditional Chateauneuf: dark berries, earth, cigar box, roasted meat, and meat fat./ Full bodied, full textured. Dried fruits, woods, licorice. Loaded. Will improve 5-7 years at least. 94+/100. |
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| 26. 08 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE BLANC. DOMAINE DU GRAND TINEL 28.99 each; 169.95 case of 6 Geez! Unusually rich and expressive for CdP blanc, especially 08. Shows a lot of grenache blanc personality like the best Spanish and California versions./ Rich and unctuous. Warm, rounded, serene impressions of stone fruits, papaya, honeysuckle, sachet, and sandalwood. Full textured, with both a stony minerality and waxy feel from glycerol. Accomplished. A show just by itself but also very versatile at the table. Impressive! 92/100. |
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| 27. 06 COSTIERES DE NIMES G. S., CHATEAU GRANDE CASSAGNE 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 Grenache and syrah. That cool 06 style. Precise and pure fruit. Black currant and black raspberry./ Black fruits, black fig, dough, spice, tobacco. Complex and elegant. Racy acid vigor of 06. Fine tannin and texture. Deep and pure. Long and clinging. A treat. 92/100. |
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| 28. 08 COTES DU ROUSSILLON VILLAGES LES VIGNES DE BILA-HAUT, M. CHAPOUTIER 11.99 each; 139.95 case of 12 Grenache, syrah, carignan. Fresh, cool, lifted 08 style. Fulfilled. Rich and polished, dense and smoky, sweet black fruits..Another example of 08 Med wines getting better as you move west./ Oh, yes! So fresh and lifted. Rich, bright, forward Med black fruits. Full of garrigue. Fine texture. A super Med 08 with a great future. No wonder this was Wine Spectator Top 100. Chapoutier knows the south as well as the north. 91+/100. |
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29. 06 VENEZIE PINOT NOIR, GONDOLIER New Wine, New Lower Price, New Notes |
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GERMANY/AUSTRIA |
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| 30. 07 SCHARZHOFBERGER RIESLING SPATLESE, VEREINIGTE HOSPITIEN 21.99 each; 129.50 case of 6 Richer than the 08 Kabinett, and a year along in development. Satin textured. 07 lift. Utterly noble again. A blue blood through and through./ Again, the texture, the richness, the burnished acidity. Full spatlese intensity. Great stature and breeding. 94+/100. |
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| 31. 08 RHEINHESSEN SILVANER CLASSIC, JANZ liter 11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12 Wines labeled ‘Classic’ may have some residual sweetness, but it may never exceed twice the level of the acidity, thus assuring a dry taste experience. The maximum RS in any regard is 1.5%. That’s typical for Brut Champagne, which tastes very dry thanks to high acidity plus the CO2. ‘Classic’ wines have 8 degrees’ higher than minimum must weight, assuring superior ripeness that will guarantee they reach the minimum alcohol content of 12% (11.5% in Mosel-Saar-Ruwer). Each wine must bear a varietal name, and that grape must by traditional to the region. The aim is to achieve a meal-worthy German wine of high quality level, emulating the style of the late 1800s, when dry German riesling from a top site sold for the same price as a Bordeaux First Growth and was seen on most of the grand banquet menus of the period. 14.5%–Wow! But it’s not heavy or spiritous. Crisp and appley take on silvaner. Tingly, penetrating. Real lift./ Silvaner’s soft approach with good acidity following. Dry, mellow, well padded. Full-bodied finish that wants food. Too large to make a refreshing aperitif. Fine value in liter ($8.50 the bottle equivalent). 90/100. |
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| 32. 08 RHEINHESSEN BACCHUS, JANZ 10.49 each; 123.50 case of 12 Lovely, spicy (nutmeg?), floral. Good bacchus cut and penetration. Pungent and intriguing range of aromas./ Mango, melons, ginger. Silky smooth and elegant. Tender, mild sweetness. Good bitter foil of bacchus. Fabulous renditon of the variety. 91/100. |
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| 33. 03 NIERSTEINER PETTENTHAL RIESLING AUSLESE, FRANZ KARL SCHMITT half bottle 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 Shortbread sweet and cookie like./ Lush, with ripe peach and apple flavors. With fresh acidity. Vigorous and succulent. As it’s been for several years, a wonderful example of 03. Outstanding. 94/100. |
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34. 08 BECHTHEIMER STEIN GEWURZTRAMINER SPATLESE, MACHMER New Vintage, Same Price, New Notes |
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35. 08 NIEDEROSTERREICH GRUNER VELTLINER, MO-VELT New Wine, Same Price, New Notes |
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ITALY - RED |
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| 36. 05 BAROLO CASTIGLIONE, VIETTI 39.99 each; 234.95 case of 6 Wow! Grand! Sweeter and suaver than many of its peers. 05 fruit forward style helps. Cherry, blueberry, plum, flowers. Some oak sophistication here too. Not a trace of young Barolo meanness. This is wonderfully plush and polished, and also important./ Compact, full, and deep on the palate, with all the solidity and amplitude for which Barolo is known. The tannins are ripe. Very appealing, and very promising. Will improve for 7-10 years. 95+/100. |
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| 37. 07 BARBERA D’ALBA QUATTRO FRATELLI, BOROLI 14.49 each; 169.95 case of 12 Fresh and dark and crisp and right. In tune with the character of this wine over the years. With aeration come lovely, burnished black cherry, cassis, and fennel aromas and a floral lilt./ Tight and right. Great acidity, grip, material. In the mouth too, it improves with aeration, becoming more-ish. Well liked by the group. 91+/100. |
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| 38. 06 DOLCETTO D’ALBA BRIC SANT’ AMBROGIO, EREDI LODALI 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 Wonderfully black and dense for dolcetto. Full of anise and spices. One loaded dolcetto!/ Wow! Sweet fruited and spicy. Very large, almost daunting. Nothing dolcetto dainty about this. Elegant is not the word to describe it. 91+/100. |
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| 39. 06 VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE RIPASSO, SANT’ ANTONIO 15.79 each; 184.95 case of 12 Wine Enthusiast 91: ‘This is a standout ripasso that offers everything you should look for (and more) in this category of wine: intensity, freshness, persistency and loads of succulent fruit. Aromas include cherry liqueur, spice and chocolate. $20.’ |
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| 40. 07 TOSCANA, SANTA MARTINA 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 40% sangiovese; 20% each merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah. Oh, boy! Sweet and scented like the 05. Ripe and enticing. Undeniable./ Whoa! This speaks volumes.. Black and red fruits, mulberry, nutmeg, cocoa. Modern, and proud of it. Fine combo of sweet and sassy. Soft, friendly 07 fruit. Forward and engaging. Lovely effort sure to appeal to a wide audience. 92/100. |
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| 41. 07 CHIANTI CLASSICO, QUERCETO 12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12 Wine Spectator 90 - SMART BUY: ‘A full-bodied, well-structured version, with crushed black fruit, flowers and oak on the nose and palate, coating the firm tannins and giving a long, controlled finish. Tempting now, but will improve with a little time in bottle. $16.’ |
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| 42. 04 CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA SICELLE, PASOLINI DALL’ ONDA 21.99 each; 258.50 case of 12 85% sangiovese, 10% merlot, 5% cabernet sauvignon–the allowable max of non-traditional varieties. Oh, yeah! 04 dark and meaty. Riserva barrel aging clear. The transformation more than the wood extracts. Dried cherry and lots of 04 licorice. Sweet, dried, savory fruits, grilled herbs, tobacco, fine leather../ Yes, real grip, solidity, and core basis of 04. Burnished fruits, sweet, roasted meats, and licorice. Traditional. Fine grained tannins. Great flavor concentration. Expressive and gratifying. Long, long aftertaste. Classic CCR. The group was in awe. 93+/100. |
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| 43. 08 ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO, AVIGNONESI 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 Firm and young 08 style. Large. Lots of grip, material, power./ Large and sweet and loaded for 08. Glycerol too. Full of goodies. This costs a little more than the Avignonesi Toscana and is a little better too. 92+/100. |
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| 44. 07 LACRYMA CHRISTI, DON VINCENZO 12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12 From the slopes of Mount Vesuvio and the coda di volpe grape variety (the bunches are shaped like a fox tail). Well, this really has lots of class. Both fruit and frame. Can’t notice any oak; doesn’t need it. The fruit is ripe and singed./ Black cherry and touch of bitter chocolate. The spiciness of roasted fruit. Supple lushness and good acid relief. Good size. Grandeur even. First class. Bargain. 91+/100. |
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| 45. 08 PUGLIA PRIMITIVO, LUCCARELLI 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 Sweet and sassy, bright and plummy. More plum than raspberry. Plum preserves./ Now some zin-like raspberry comes out. Blackberry too. Soft, ripe, and fleshy. Bright and dark 08 style. Ready to drink; lip-smackin’ good. Most alluring. 91/100. |
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| 46. 06 MAMERTINO DI MILAZZO, VASSARI 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 From Sicily. 90% nero d’avola, 10% nocera. Nocera is described as a sharp, high tannin red with good acidity and a warm, intense aroma. Wow! Lovely, deep, and plummy. Yes, plum and peel. Full of berries too. Very sweet, plump fruit expression, dark but not surly. Rather, cushioned and inviting./ Racy cedar, spice, and incense highlights. From oak? Doesn’t really seem woody. Great savor and texture. Fine tannin. Well poised. Demands attention. Really something special in nero d’avola, with nocera kicking in extra nuances. 94+/100. |
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ITALY - WHITE |
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| 47. 08 DOLOMITI PINOT GRIGIO, ALOIS LAGEDER 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 Rich, vanilla frosted fruit cremes. The vanilla is not from oak. Lemon, melon, almond, minerals. Fabulously rich for the region and vintage./ Racy too. Lively acidity. Good grip and strength. Solid, stony foundation. Plus the lush grigio creaminess and body. Very flavorful, silk textured, and lingering aftertaste. Tremendous desire to please. An overachiever. The group thought so too. No surprise from this source. 91/100. |
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| 48. 08 DOLOMITI PINOT GRIGIO RIFF, ALOIS LAGEDER 9.39 each; 109.95 case of 12 Crisp, delicate, high latitude grigio. Pleasant apple, lemon, cream. Not as large as the standard-bearing Lageder grigio. But right for the price. Plenty fresh and useful until the next vintage is released mid year or so. 90/100. |
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| 49. 08 COLLI MARTANI GRECHETTO, ANTONELLI 11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12 From northern Umbria’s Montefalco region and its ancient grechetto variety. Dense, yet with a nice piquant edge. Rich preserved lemon and lemon creme. Plus a melon rind aspect./ Yes, melons, herbal tea, flowers. Fine, lively acidity. In style. Nice job. Textbook grechetto. 91/100. |
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IBERIA |
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| 50. 06 BIERZO MENCIA ROBLE, ABAD DOM BUENO 15.99 each; 187.95 case of 12 The usual mencia reduction. Sweet berry-currant core. With airing, becomes big, deep, dense, smoky, plummy./ Great acidity. Fine tannin. As often happens, the sense of reduction is confined to the nose. Oak comes into play on the palate, offering vanilla and nutmeg. Hint of bacon. Superb fruit and oak quality, seamlessly married. Well-tuned, ripe tannin support. Another winner in the series. Very well liked by the group. 92+/100. |
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| 51. 06 RIOJA TEMPRANILLO VINO ZACO, BODEGAS BILBAINAS 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 #71 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 90/100: ‘Black cherry and blackberry flavors are framed by smoky chocolate oak in this modern red, which is taut and focused, with firm tannins and bright acidity. Now-2012.’ |
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| 52. 08 CAMPO DE BORJA GARNACHA TRES PICOS, BODEGAS BORSAO 13.69 each; 79.95 case of 6 Tanzer 91: ‘Opaque purple. Exotically perfumed bouquet of dark berry preserves, smoky minerals, potpourri and Indian spices, with a strong note of cracked pepper; smells like a high-end northern Rhone wine. Very spicy and tightly focused, offering juicy red and dark berry flavors and sexy notes of candied flowers and cocoa powder. Finishes with a wallop of sweet red berries and lingering, seductive spiciness; as ridiculous a value as one can find these days. The yield for this wine was reportedly under two tons per acre.’ |
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| 53. 07 CALATAYUD GARNACHA OLD VINES ALTOVINUM, EVODIA 7.99 each; 93.95 case of 12 From southeast of Rioja. Sweet fruit up front. Powerful (14.5%). Ripe and large. Blackberry, strawberry, cinnamon, bitter chocolate, even flowers./ Sweet and sassy red fruit. Plummy and cohesive. Good acidity. Stylish and seductive. Great price. Popular with the group. 90+/100. |
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| 54. 06 MONTSANT SELECCION, ETIM 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 60% grenache, 30% syrah, 10% carignan from the hills above Barcelona. 14% alcohol–pretty heady for high Montsant. Wow! This has the class and impact of a top Priorat! Oh, my gosh! Flair and nobility!./ Yes! Fine balance of fruit sweetness and high altitude acidity. Broad spectrum of flavors. I don’t get any overt oakiness. It certainly doesn’t need any oak to add to its already complex array of aromatics and textural interests. Deserves its Parker 91 rating. Great price! 92+/100. |
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| 55. 07 DAO, QUINTA DOS GRILOS 11.99 each; 139.95 case of 12 Deep and meaty, with mineral lacings revealing its granitic origins. Dark, potent, big boned. Beefy and brawny. Blackberry, tar, tobacco, bay leaf. Followed by an explosion of sweet plum. Quite distinct from both the 05 and 06, though not without their beauties and Dao mannerisms./ Full of body and extract. Riper than 05 and 06. Mirrors a Douro Vintage Port year. Distinctive, rich, exotically ripe and scented. Really loaded. Give it until late-summer, early-fall to see what additional aromatics form. 91+/100. |
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| 56. 07 TERRAS DO SADO AZEITAO, JOAO PIRES 7.49 each; 87.95 case of 12 60% castelao, 20% each aragonez, syrah. Castelao is our old buddy periquita. Aragonez is tempranillo. Wow! Fresh, crisp, upbeat. That Lisbon-area tinta blackness, vigor, and cool demeanor. Effusive black fruits. Plum, currant, and tobacco. Really intense for the price./ Yes, the fine race and verve. Coupled with a ripe year’s sweet, dark, spicy fruit and peels. Lots of minerals on the aftertaste. Good value for sure. 90+/100. |
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| 57. 08 SANTORINI ASSYRTIKO, BOUTARI 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Wine & Spirits 92: ‘Ripe and intense, this Santorini requires patience. Searing acidity drives the juicy pear flavor hard into the tongue, but with air, it turns toward chalky minerality, with breadth and richness to balance the acidity. Pair it with a thick halibut steak, or put it away for five to 10 years; it has the stuffing to age well.’ Greece’s grandest dry white wine, from the assyrtiko grape variety grown in volcanic soil on the isle of Santorini. Comparable to a Premier Cru Chablis. |
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| 58. 06 MASSAYA CLASSIC BEKAA VALLEY RED 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 60% cinsault, 20% each cabernet sauvignon and syrah. And 15% alcohol! Gorgeous freshness. Giant fruit complex. Both sweet and cool./ Yow! Racy oak spices. Great acid. Full power revealed at the back of the palate, emulating a fortified wine. And likewise blanketed with sweet stuff. A unique and magical wine. I went back for it time after time the rest of the evening while watching the BCS final. A veritable Crimson Tide of flavors and textures. Well liked by the group. 92/100. |
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| 59. 07 COLUMBIA CREST GRAND ESTATES COLUMBIA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 9.39 each; 109.95 case of 12 Wine Spectator 89 - BEST VALUE: ‘Supple and surprisingly complex, this is generous with its meaty currant and blackberry flavors, remaining polished and finishing with clarity. Now-2015.’ |
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| 60. 07 JOEL GOTT 815 CALIFORNIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 815 is a daughter’s birth date. From Napa Valley, Mendocino coast, Paso Robles, and Lake. Brilliant, dark blackberry and spices. Thoroughly beautiful 07 cabernet fruit. This is fabulous!/ Sweet and savory, with racy fruit and oak. And that great 07 fruit quality. Concentrated, balanced, de-lish. Comparable to many cabernets at twice the price. 94/100. |
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| 61. 06 ROBERT MONDAVI NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 22.99 each; 269.95 case of 12 Beverage Dynamics 93: ‘In the glass, this wine is a dense, but brilliant ruby red, showcasing its youth and potential; the nose is dominated by black fruit, both berry and plum, with subtle spicy notes; rich and mouth-filling, with plenty of weight and structure; balanced and lingering finish, showcasing the wine’s pedigree; elegance in a bottle.’ |
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| 62. 06 DANCING BULL CALIFORNIA MERLOT 9.39 each; 109.95 case of 12 GOLD MEDAL - TASTERS GUILD: Sweet and sassy. Delicious cherry, licorice, pitch. Sweet and succulent aroma./ Oh, boy! Is this ever sweet and smooth and fruity! Rich and vanilla-coated. Milk chocolate. Like those cherry cordial candies. I can see the gold. 91/100. |
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| 63. 07 KENWOOD RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY PINOT NOIR 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 Real pinot cherry and strawberry aromas. RRV race and class. Convincing pinot./ Both rich and racy. Mulberry, tea leaf, creamy chocolate. Peels, snap, acid, juice, race. And glycerol to enrich the texture. An out and out bargain in RRV pinot. 92/100. |
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| 64. 06 BONNY DOON LE POUSSEUR CENTRAL COAST SYRAH 14.49 each; 169.95 case of 12 #32 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 93/100: ‘This 2006 bottling of Randall Grahm’s homage to the Northern Rhone hits the mark as never before. Made with a splash of Grenache, it’s full-bodied, bone dry and compelling in the intricacy of flavors. The blackberries, black cherries, licorice, and raspberries have elements of roasted meats and wild mushrooms sauteed in butter, tamari and a few drops of balsamic, liberally dusted with black pepper. Unique and compelling, and should develop over the next six years. $20.’ |
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| 65. 07 DRY CREEK VINEYARDS HERITAGE CLONES SONOMA ZINFANDEL 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Wow! The perfect presentation of this cuvee, and clearly the best since the 04. Fresh, sweet, ripe, framed, well measured. Dry Creek Valley raspberry and cranberry zin features. Zin black pepper too./ Rich and sassy and right. Sturdy, meaty. And showing charm and restraint too. Perfect form and balance. Totally fulfills my expectations. Yes! 92+/100. |
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| 66. 07 JOEL GOTT MOHR-FRY VINEYARD LODI ZINFANDEL 20.99 each; 246.95 case of 12 The vines were planted in the 1890s. No phylloxera here because the soil is sandy. Well, you’d never know this was Lodi zin. Smells black and spicy like a Mendocino zinfandel./ Grip and power. Rich and ripe but not Lodi jam-jelly. Fabulous balance. A very special wine. 94/100. |
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| 67. 08 JOEL GOTT CALIFORNIA SAUVIGNON BLANC 10.29 each; 119.95 case of 12 From Monterey, Napa, and Lake counties. Crisp citrus nose. Vibrant gooseberry and ripe grapefruit. Sweet, candied lemon too. Really sings./ Racy grapefruit taste. Fine acidity. Very, very quenching. A jewel. Irresistible. Great stuff! 91/100. |
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| 68. 08 CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE COLUMBIA VALLEY CHARDONNAY 10.29 each; 119.95 case of 12 Wine Spectator 90 - BEST VALUE: ‘Bright and jazzy, with pretty pineapple, grapefruit, elderflower and spice flavors that linger on the finish without excess weight. This just floats on for a while. Now-2012.’ |
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| 69. 07 GARY FARRELL RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY 27.99 each; 164.50 case of 6 Wine Enthusiast 94 - EDITORS’ CHOICE: ‘Brilliantly crisp and lushly creamy and honeyed, just a beautiful Chardonnay that offers decadence and sheer deliciousness. Massive in grilled pineapples, green apples, ripe nectarines and butterscotch, brightened with mouthwatering acidity. A joy to drink.’ |
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| 70. 07 LINCOURT SANTA BARBARA CHARDONNAY 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Wine & Spirits 91 - BEST BUY: ‘Scents of lemon and nectarine brighten the ripe pear flavors in this big-shouldered chardonnay. It shows fine integration and balance throughout, leading to a firm, gripping finish. It’s a complex, satisfying partner for pan-roasted halibut.’ |
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| 71. 08 VALLEY OF THE MOON SONOMA PINOT BLANC 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 Oh, yes! Rich as usual yet pinot blanc green-fruited too. Powerful, succulent. Waxy. True./ Rich fruit filling within a solid frame. The moderation in acidity of pinot blanc, especially warmer climate pinot blanc. Great juice. Well, this is fully up to the quality level of the 07 and 06. Well liked by the group. 91+/100. |
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| 72. 08 CHATEAU FONTAINE WOODLAND LEELANAU PENINSULA WHITE 15.99 each; 187.95 case of 12 GOLD MEDAL - TASTERS GUILD: All auxerrois. Geez, this is even prettier than the fine Bel Lago! A more pungent and penetrating aroma. Apple-pear-melon, and even some floral suggestions./ Oh, richer still, and with great acidity. Lots of flavor intensity. Wow! This is grand! 93/100. |
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| 73. 08 CLINE CALIFORNIA VIOGNIER 8.99 each; 105.95 case of 12 Very bright and flowery. Talc, bath powder–in a positive sense, not a cosmetic sense. Always a winner. One of the world’s best values in viognier. I’m lovin’ it! 91/100. |
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| 74. 08 CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE WHOLE CLUSTER OLD MISSION PENINSULA RIESLING 12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12 Oh, boy, as in previous versions this is full of extract and acidity. Tingles the nostrils. Big and rich, and dry. Apples, melons, peach. This has pizzazz!/ Palate adds lemon and floral touches. Yes, rich, full, large, unashamed. Statuesque really. Just a little sweetness. If it were fully dry, I’d think I was drinking a German Grosses Gewachs. At a third the price. Fabulous stuff. Well liked by the group. 92/100. |
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| 75. 08 CATENA ALAMOS MENDOZA MALBEC 9.39 each; 109.95 case of 12 Sweet cherry fruit with light oak toast. Come hither./ Bright fruit flavor that emphasizes raspberry more than cherry. That’s unique among malbecs. Lots of fruit flair. A well crafted, market-directed Gallo-Catena production that’s sure to earn best-buy credentials and wide-spread appeal. These are good, enticing values for current use. 90/100. |
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| 76. 09 CRISTOBAL 1492 LOT 2 LA PINTA VINEYARD MENDOZA CHARDONNAY 7.49 each; 87.95 case of 12 Fresh apple and lemon chardonnay expression, Crisp. Suggestion of wood? Perhaps, but likely I’m fooled by that facet of ripe chardonnay. If you told me this was Maconnais, I wouldn’t dispute it./ Good plumpness and even creaminess on the palate. Great acidity laced through and through. A super deal in unwooded chardonnay. The group was impressed.. 91/100. |
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| 77. 09 CASA DE CAMPO MENDOZA TORRONTES 7.49 each; 87.95 case of 12 Oh, this is so, so clear; so, so pure! Apricot, guava, passion fruit./ Whoa! This is tremendous! Tangerine, lemon, flowers, spices, even toast (not from wood). Dry, crisp, wholesome, lovely. Beautiful value. Almost as good as the Crios and much less expensive. 91/100. |
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| 78. 08 TERRA ANDINA VALLE CENTRAL MERLOT 6.99 each; 81.95 case of 12 Nice vanilla-toast oak. These guys have that oak influence down nicely for this price range. The oak is mellow and well integrated, not raw and standing apart like a lot of chipped wines./ Blackberry and cedar. No toughness and excessive blackness of 08. Well balanced. Come hither, as it has been in previous vintages. Great value. 90/100. |
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| 79. 08 SHERWOOD MARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR 14.49 each; 169.95 case of 12 Fresh and cool and sweet, fragrant cherry fruit. A fine NZ pinot noir of regional character, charm, and good ripeness.. Strawberry, cherry, tea, peels, tar, all./ Both rich and bright. Touch of oak gives brown sugar and spices. Say, I liked the 08 NZ sauvignons so much, and now the 08 pinots coming on stream seem to be carrying the torch of vintage quality. This is just fabulous. Eyes closed, I’m drinking burgundy. At or near the top of everyone’s list this evening. 92/100. |
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| 80. 09 CUPCAKE MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 8.79 each; 103.50 case of 12 Ripe and upbeat, fresh and fruit forward 09 NZ sauvignon personality. Enticing. Features the riper aspect of NZ sauvignon: pear, peach, and tropics rather than gooseberry, grapefruit, and capsicum. Attractive floral overtones too. A beauty at a very fair price. 90/100. |
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| 81. 08 TAIT THE BALL BUSTER BAROSSA VALLEY RED 17.49 each; 204.95 case of 12 Parker 91; Tanzer 91: ‘76% shiraz and 12% each of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Sexy aromas of blueberry, mulberry and candied flowers, with a suave, spicy quality adding interest. Lush and creamy in the mouth, offering weighty but lively dark berry flavors and showing no rough edges or tannins. Finishes sweet and penetrating, with the blueberry note strongly repeating.’ |
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| 82. 08 D’ARENBERG THE STUMP JUMP MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ 8.79 each; 103.50 case of 12 #82 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 90/100: ‘Ripe and open-textured, this is impressive for the way it packs in the cherry, blackberry and raspberry flavors and keeps its foot on the gas pedal through the mineral-inflected finish. Now-2018. $11.’ |
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| 83. 08 MAN VINTNERS COASTAL REGION CABERNET SAUVIGNON 7.49 each; 87.95 case of 12 Wine Enthusiast 89 - BEST BUY: ‘Soft aromas of spice, plum, vanilla and tobacco start this appealing Cabernet. On the palate, integrated, elegant flavors of cedar, plum and warming spice are backed by a balanced acidity. The finish is fruity with a touch of cinnamon. Pair with beef, cheese. $11.’ From South Africa. |
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| 84. 08 TAVEL, DOMAINE CANTO PERDRIX 13.69 each; 159.95 case of 12 While the weather’s still cool, enjoy the King of Roses, the fullest-bodied of the genre. Fresh and full. Plenty of body. A nice, sweet fruit personality. More raspberry than strawberry. And some red cherry, hard candy, and underbrush./ Yes, raspberry and seed. Dab of tar, licorice. Clove, cinnamon highlights. Good grip. Rockin’ good acidity. Big, strong, and spicy Tavel. Good with food now. While I prefer many a Tavel at age two, I don’t think you’d need to keep this one that long. 91+/100. |
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| 85. ST. JULIAN SOLERA CREAM SHERRY 13.99 each; 82.50 case of 6 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL - TASTERS GUILD: Very nutty and sophisticated. This is a good solera indeed./ Oh, boy, the wood-nut-treacle complex of long solera age. Power (16%) balances sweetness. Long, complex finish. At the top of its game. 94/100. |
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| 86. MOLDOVA CAHOR 7.49 each; 43.95 case of 6 The Orthodox Church of Moldova used to import wine from Cahors and sweeten it with honey. Thus the origin of the name. This one’s sweet and somewhat raisined and sorghum like, which is all attractive. Liquid dates, in fact. Cherry blossom highlights from red fruit. Good power (16%) to keep it from being too sticky./ Raisin, raisinette, honey, spice, power. Port like. Competes well with the cheaper Aussie tawnies. 91/100. |
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| 87. 04 DOW’S LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORTO 18.49 each; 108.50 case of 6 Sweet, roasted, black fruited, and spicy. Singed elderberries and black plums. Licorice, pitch, vanilla, brandy./ Sweet, rich, plummy, very flavorful. Great acidity. Welcome power. Perfect balance. Ho, hum, just another winner in this series. 93/100. |
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| 88. 98 PIPER-HEIDSIECK BRUT CHAMPAGNE 33.99 each; 199.95 case of 6 Wine Spectator 92; Quarterly Review of Wines 5 Stars - OUTSTANDING - BEST OF SHOW VINTAGE: ‘Big, deep, rich, nuanced, toast, nut and mineral flavors; long, riveting, elegant finish. $65.’ |
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| 89. PROSECCO DI VALDOBBIADENE, DE FAVERI 12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12 Fine apple prosecco character. Yellow delicious.. Ripe pear too. Candied fruits. Very elegant, composed, charming. Nicely moussed up./ Smooth and rich. Fine mousse. Some thought it was on the sweet side. That didn’t register with me. This is not a ‘extra dry’ prosecco, though it may be on the high side of brut. It’s the ingratiating softness that gives that impression. Good price-quality relationship. 91/100. |
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| 90. 05 CRISTALINO NATURE BRUT CAVA 8.99 each; 105.95 case of 12 My favorite cava at last December’s Tasters Guiild event. Yes, indeed, Krug-esque! Lots of malt and grain./ On the taste too. A sensational value. Serve with a meal. 92/100. |
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| 91. BAREFOOT CALIFORNIA SHIRAZ magnum 10.29 each; 59.95 case of 6 Barefoot was created by Davis Bynum for his inexpensive red and white wines, labeled Barefoot Bynum and featuring a grape-stained footprint. At the Tasters Guild medal-winners’ tasting: Dark, and reductive in a positive way. Spicy fruit, white pepper, bramble./ Clean berry compote flavor. Fine tannins, good acidity. Well crafted. 88+/100. |
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| 92. BAREFOOT CELLARS CALIFORNIA PINOT GRIGIO magnum 10.29 each; 59.95 case of 6 Wall Street Journal - GOOD/VERY GOOD: ‘Crisp, clean and well conceived, with tangy fruit and vibrant flavors of white peaches, lime and some earth. This is a steal.’ |
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| 93. ZOE EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL liter tin 8.99 each; 52.95 case of 6 |
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| 94. ZOE EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL 3-liter tin 22.99 each; 67.50 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. DAIRYGOLD TIPPERARY IRISH CHEDDAR CHEESE pound 6.99 each; 33.95 case of 5 From the Dairygold cooperative, founded in 1919 in Mitchelstown, County Tipperary. Its cheddar, aged for 12 months, has a decided aged tang yet retains a relatively smooth rather than crumbly texture that results in a unique cheddar experience.. |
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| 96. ARLA DANISH BLUE CHEESE pound 5.99 each; 17.50 case of 3 Blue cheese production goes back over 2000 years. Pliny was the first to describe this type of cheese, thought to have been created by accident when cheese was store in caves where the mold naturally occurred. A distinctive culture, plus choice of fat content, moisture content, and ripening process differentiates each variety. |
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| 97. TILLAMOOK UNSALTED BUTTER pound 3.19 each; 18.50 case of 6 From a cooperative of 130 dairy farmers founded in 1909, this is one of America’s best butters. The cooperative’s cowherds graze the green, well-watered pastures of Tillamook County OR, west of Portland and by the Pacific. This butter is packaged in four 1/4 pound sticks. It freezes well, as the Wednesday tasting group knows–big fans. |
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| 98. CHEF BRUCE AIDELL CAJUN STYLE ANDOUIILLE 12oz package 4.99 each; 24.50 case of 5 Chef Bruce founded his sausage business in the Bay area in 1983. Today, his products are idolized by foodies theoughout the land. This is a smoked pork sausage with Cajun spices. Intense in flavor, not heat. |
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| 99. D’ARBO ROSE APRICOT FRUIT CONSERVE 16oz jar 3.19 each; 18.50 case of 6 From Austria and vitamin-rich pink apricots. 50% fruit, plus sugar, pectin, and lemon juice concentrate. No preservatives. |
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| 100. 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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| 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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| 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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| AAWCMEM10P. NEW POSTAL AAWC MEMBERSHIP MARCH-DEC 12.50 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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| AAWCMEM10E. NEW EMAIL AAWC MEMBERSHIP MARCH-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 1.50 per newsletter issue. EMAIL DELIVERY |
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