ANN ARBOR WINE CLUB MAY 2012 SALE
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BORDEAUX - RED |
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| 01. 09 CHATEAU SIGOGNAC, CRU BOURGEOIS, MEDOC 14.99 each; 176.40 case of 12 @Saint Yzans; cabernets sauvignon and franc, merlot; barrel aged; Silver Medal - Bordeaux. Firm fruit. Some oak in the background. Not saying much today except ‘good potential’./ Firm, well balanced, ripe, smooth. Fine oak. Really well built and poised. 91+/100. |
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| 02. 08 CHATEAU DESMIRAIL, 3ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX 33.99 each; 199.95 case of 6 Lavish with new oak. Margaux elegance. Nice job. Typically sweet and lovely./ Yeah, wonderful, class oak treatment. Good sweet fruit. Overcomes vintage’s toughness. Outstanding. 94+/100. Not much of this one available; order early. |
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| 03. 09 CHATEAU DU COURLAT CUVEE JEAN-BAPTISTE, LUSSAC SAINT EMILION 19.99 each; 234.95 case of 12 All merlot from 35+ year old vines. Aged in barrels, 30% new. One of Michel Rolland’s first consulting assignments, and well I remember the fine 1982 he helped to craft. This 2009 is better. Glowing red violet./ Large and omnipotent. Great potential. Really packed!/ Plenty of oak. Lots of fruit and oak tannins. Loaded. 92+/100. |
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| 04. 09 CHATEAU ROUSTAING, BORDEAUX 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 I sampled this a few months back; I prefer it today. Has come up nicely. Plumping up, becoming a more fulfilled 09. Maybe travel was a factor before./ Very pretty wine. The merlot shows. Less tannic and severe than some of the bigger boys today. Gentle enough to put to use now. Bright fruit aromatics with floral overtones. Over-achiever. 91+/100. |
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| 05. 08 COMTE TOLOSAN LE CEDRUS, CHATEAU DU CEDRE 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 From a Cahors estate and malbec grown outside the boundaries of the Cahors appellation. Oh, ripe and rich and dark and saucy. Still, it retains that French rigor and form. Dark and deep. A big-time overachiever./ Good balance, acid, fruit. This delivers. 91/100. |
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BORDEAUX - WHITE |
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| 06. 11 CHATEAU GRAVILLE LACOSTE, GRAVES BLANC 14.99 each; 187.95 case of 12 This tingles and rocks! As bright as semillon gets. No issues of youth. This is accomplished already. And snappy./ Lovely sauvignon edge to its semillon basis. Beautiful craftsmanship here, by a proven master. 92/100. |
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| 07. 10 CHATEAU ARGADENS, BORDEAUX BLANC 10.99 each; 128.95 case of 12 30% semillon, 70% sauvignon blanc. Fresh, of course. A delicious varietal combo, all fitted together. A throwback to 08 with the extract. Maybe the best of both 08 and 09. Special. I can see the excitement over this vintage’s dry white Bordeaux wines./ Exceptional balance of varieties and components. Great introduction to 2010 dry white Bordeaux. 91/100. |
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| 08. 09 CHATEAU PARTARRIEU, SAUTERNES half bottle 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Wow! Gotta have it! Peach, tangerine, pineapple, honey. Not a lot of botrytis in the midst of all this ripe fruit sweetness. Incredible fruit clarity, lift, richness, acid. The works./ Ah, now the honey and pollen point to the influence of botrytis. Tea too. Incredible wine. 95+/100. |
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| 09. 10 COTES DE GASCOGNE SAUVIGNON-COLOMBARD, DOMAINE DE BALLADE 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 Sweet meyer lemon aroma. And colombard chimes in with the green citrus tone of lime. Well, and here’s some tangerine too./ Juicy and large. Persistent citrus peel hard candy engagement and a creamy center. Expressive aftertaste. This satisfies. 91/100. |
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LOIRE |
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| 10. 10 MUSCADET SEVRE ET MAINE SUR LIE, DOMAINE DE LA PEPIERE 12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12 A crispy dickens with all the good mineral and green stuff. All the right Muscadet goodies./ Very 10 brisk, and I love it. Delightful! 91/100. |
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| 11. 10 BOURGUEIL LIEU DIT BEAUREGARD, CAVE DE BOURGUEIL 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 Cabernet franc grown on gravel and sand. 10 bright, fresh, fruity. Good, cool berry-cherry aroma. Perfect pitch./ Plush fruit with good acid ring in back to balance. That’s the yin-yang play and harmony of 2010. Lithe and right. Accurate and people-pleasing. 91/100. |
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| 12. 10 VOUVRAY, JOVLY 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 Bright, chenin-valid apple and melon aromas./ And flavors. Nice acid etch. Lovely. 91/100. |
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| 13. 10 SANCERRE LA CHATELLANIE, JOSEPH MELLOT 21.99 each; 258.50 case of 12 On flint. Soaring and penetrating. Top class and refreshing besides. Complex./ Full, rich, cool, dry, stimulating. Total Sancerre. 93/100. |
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| 14. 10 HAUT POITOU SAUVIGNON LE BOIS DE LA TOUR, CAVE DU HAUT POITOU 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 Gooseberry all the way. Nice cut and purity. As clear as northern sauvignon can be./ Again, lots of lift, purity, freshness. Full power and delivery too. Yow! Comes right at ya! 92/100. |
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| 15. 10 COTES D’AUVERGNE CHARDONNAY, CAVE SAINT VERNY 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 Pretty, cool, delicate. Nice little fruit sweetness to the nose. Nice stuff./ Light and lively. Good acidity. Check the price. 90/100. |
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BURGUNDY - RED |
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| 16. 08 MARANGES LA FUSSIERE 1ER CRU, THOMAS MOREY 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 From the farthest-south village of the Cote d’Or. Yes! 08 dark and loaded in material. Good, firm oak and sense of barrel development. Fabulous fullness and texture...and that’s just the nose!/ Full 08 acid and tannin and form. Tart cherry flavor, plus good oak. Will reward aging. 92+/100. |
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| 17. 09 COTE DE BEAUNE VILLAGES, ROUX PERE 15.99 each; 187.95 case of 12 Well, now here’s a bellringer. Light-medium color./ Then the nose. Shows why you never judge a pinot noir by its color. Abundant and real Beaune pinot redness, richness, softness. And depth./ Cherry, pit, peel edge. Flows and entices. Fine, fine tannin. Good acid. This is real Burgundy pinot noir the likes of which is inimitable. 92+/100. |
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| 18. 10 BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES TRACOT, DOMAINE DUBOST 12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12 Very fruity, Burgundian. Certainly upscale. I’m enthusiastic./ Sweet and delicious at this stage. I’m excited. Excellent. 91/100. |
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BURGUNDY - WHITE |
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| 19. 10 SAINT BRIS SAUVIGNON EXOGYRA VIRGULA, DOMAINE GOISOT 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Lovely scent of flowers and botanicals and herbs. Unique and lovely sauvignon statement that is inimitably Saint Bris. Crisp and limey./ Perfect balance. Very juicy. Walnut husk. Textbook Saint Bris. 92+/100. |
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| 20. 09 CHABLIS, ANTONIN RODET 15.99 each; 187.95 case of 12 Good calcaire basis. Etches the nostrils. Nice and dry, especially for the vintage./ Yes, lots of calcaire. Dry and classic. Plenty of acidity, which some 09s lack. Full textured. Great value. 92/100. |
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| 21. 10 AUXEY DURESSES LES VIREUX, RAYMOND DUPONT-FAHN 28.99 each; 169.95 case of 6 10 fine and fresh. Lightly seasoned with oak. A perfect take on Auxey blanc. A Meursault with style. Just the right combination of weight and lift. Full and palpable aroma./ A good measure of oak sophistication with fruit and terroir expression to match. Nice, long, toasty finish. Best Auxey blanc I’ve tasted since one of Madame Bize-Leroy’s decades ago. I love this estate’s wines! 94+/100. |
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| 22. 10 MACON VILLAGES, DOMAINE PASCAL & MIREILLE RENAUD 12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12 Very successful. Very big and bold for the vintage. A real noseful./ And a lush mouthful. A lot of pineapple. Outstanding. 91/100. |
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RHONE/MIDI |
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| 23. 10 SAVOIE APREMONT LES ROCAILLES, PIERRE BONIFACE 15.99 each; 187.95 case of 12 From jacquere grapes. Oh, boy! Is this freshness and buoyancy personified! Oh, floral and brisk! Like an Alpine meadow. Wow! Unique. Plump peach pulp and peel aromas. The richest yet in the series, which doesn’t detract from its lift./ Yes, juicy and plump. The acidity builds at the end to guarantee balance and refreshment. Brisk, with a granitic Alpine basis. Yes! Irresistible on the deck during a warm summer’s eve. 92/100. |
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| 24. 09 COTES DU RHONE RESERVE GRAND VENEUR, ALAIN JAUME 13.29 each; 154.95 case of 12 70% grenache, 20% syrah, 10% cinsault. Large, sweet, spicy. One of the most forthcoming of the 09s. Powerful, deep, loaded. Just stuffed with material. Aromas of black fruits, peppercorn, other spices. Comes on like gangbusters./ Full and sweet. Villages stuff, really. Grand indeed. Great astringency, grip, extract, build. Huge material. Dark and potent. Love it! 92+/100. |
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| 25. 09 VACQUEYRAS, DOMAINE DE L’ESPIGOUETTE 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Sweet and soaring. A real treat. Beautiful floral overtones and shades of garrigue. Wonderful. Lift, beauty, joy. Flowers as well as fruits. All the uplift you could ever want in a red wine./ Oh, sweet, ripe raspberry. Like Chambord. Unique, special Richness, texture, flavor, balance. Very floral and delightful in the mouth. Super. On and on and on. Grand Vacqueyras. 93+/100. |
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| 26. 10 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, CHATEAU DE LA FONT DU LOUP 34.99 each; 205.95 case of 6 Dark and peppery. Really deep fruit, with garrigue around the fringes./ Lots of rich, fresh fruit. No restraints of youth. Has elegance as well as body, heft. 94+/100. |
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| 27. 10 COTES DU RHONE BLANC, DOMAINE DE LA BASTIDE 9.39 each; 109.95 case of 12 Wow! Fragrant! Some viognier for sure. Beautiful, crisp, bright. Even better than it was at the trade show last fall./ Perfumed palate, dry but with some glycerol padding. Just a splendid rendition of CdR blanc. 91/100. |
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| 28. 09 CORBIERES LE PRIEURE, CHATEAU DE VAUGELAS 10.49 each; 123.50 case of 12 Sweet and delightful. Boy, the 08 was good, and this is a notch up on that. Much sweeter fruit than the 08. Another really fine effort from this estate. 92/100. |
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| 29. 09 OC PEGOVINO, FERAUD 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 By Laurence Feraud of Domaine du Pegau. Still pretty 09 tight, but there’s a nice core of sweet, ripe berries in there. Starting to show some outstanding elegance. More elegant than any other Oc rouge I’ve tasted. Flowers and fruits purity, clarity. High toned./ Nice and chewy texture, not a bit aggressive. The elegance carries over to the palate. Wholly exceptional. A unexpected and great, great treat. 92+/100. |
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| 30. 10 OC MUSCATO, GERARD BERTRAND 11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12 10% alcohol. Oregano scented, grassy. Like an ottonel. Basil too./ Near dry, discreet, herbal, unique. Grassy. Eminently mealworthy. Acts like an Alsace muscat. 91/100. |
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ALSACE |
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| 31. 08 ALSACE PINOT GRIS, HELFRICH 10.49 each; 123.50 case of 12 Wine Spectator 90 - SMART BUY: ‘Creamy and aromatic, with white pepper and hints of mineral mixing with the honeysuckle, yellow peach, quince and mango notes. Juicy acidity and a pleasant grapefruit peel note provide balance. Delicious. Drink now through 2015. $15.’ |
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| 32. 09 ALSACE RIESLING RITTERSBERG, FREY-SOHLER 11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12 Good dry riesling nose with understated floweriness./ Clean, crisp, and refreshing.. Very upbeat. Exquisite dinner wine. Good form. Just enough aromatics. Not at all blowsy. In the house style. Rings my chimes. 92+/100. |
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| 33. 07 ALSACE GEWURZTRAMINER STEINKLOTZ GRAND CRU, HELFRICH 18.99 each; 111.50 case of 6 Very, very spicy, gingery. Penetrating. Lychee, tonic, all./ Ginger ale. Mild acid. Mild astringency. Ginger nip. Glycerol and some RS. Showy. 94+/100. |
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GERMANY/AUSTRIA |
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| 34. 10 MOSEL RIESLING, CLEAN SLATE 8.99 each; 104.95 case of 12 Clean indeed, sweet, well balanced. Orchard and tropical fruits. Good extract. Perfect posture./ Yes, delicious proportions. Best vintage yet. 91/100. |
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| 35. 09 MERLER KONIGSLAY-TERRASSEN RIESLING AUSLESE, EDUARD KROTH 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Deep and well etched. Class lower Mosel riesling. Sweet, ripe fruit and botrytis extras. Fabulous aromatic range and depth./ Yes! Plenty of auslese fruit concentration, plus botrytis. Wow! A full fledged auslese with age potential. 94+/100. |
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| 36. 09 BURG LAYER SCHLOSSKAPELLE SPATLESE, ST. ANTONIUS 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 From the lower Nahe Valley. Nice floral, herbal, edgy perfume of the German-cross varieties. Cool, aromatic, penetrating perfume./ Sweetness of 09. Surprisingly good acidity for vintage and non-riesling. Thus well balanced. Honeyed concentration of an auslese, really. One of the best in the series. 91+/100. |
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| 37. 10 RHEINHESSEN DORNFELDER, JANZ 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 One of Germany’s most popular and successful red grape varieties. Fresh and fruity. Beaujolais aspects, like cherry, and flowers. Empyreumatic notions too: smoke, tar, and coffee grounds./ One large dornfelder. Good grip. Not too much tannin. Full of life. Wants food. 90+/100. |
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| 38. 10 FLONHEIMER ADELBERG SILVANER, WEINKELLER ERBACH liter 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 $10.49 the bottle equivalent in liter. Appley silvaner fruit. Sweet nose. Baked apple./ Sweet and clear on the palate. Well balanced. Plenty of fruit expression for silvaner. Easy to like. Aerate for full aromatic display and enjoy. 90+/100. |
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| 39. 10 KREMSER WEINBERGE GRUNER VELTLINER, TURK 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Runs much deeper and richer than the norm. Fabulous display of apple, pear, and even peach./ Wow! Deep and wide range of orchard and even tropical fruits. This is no legume gruve. Great acid tingle, etch. Top drawer. 93/100. |
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IBERIA |
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| 40. 05 DOURO DOMINI, DOMINGOS SOARES FRANCO & CRISTIANO VAN ZELLER 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Two of the canniest winemakers of Portugal joined forces to create this gem. Warm Douro bouquet. Fine oak complex. This works. A finely balanced Douro approach. Couldn’t be better./ Yes, fine oak and fruit in harmony. Nothing overripe or overly powerful. Great acid. Modern, warm climate winemaking at its best. And a bargain to boot. 92+/100. |
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| 41. 09 CASTILLA Y LEON ABABOL, SARISTAN MENA 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 By J-P Hebrard, formerly of Chateau Cheval Blanc. Reduced and purple. Clearly from the north./ Yes, purple fruited. Lots of material. Spicy and vigorous Oak element? This is really loaded with stuff to like. 92+/100. |
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| 42. 11 RUEDA VERDEJO-VIURA, PALACIO DE VIVERO 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 60/40. Good verdejo aroma of sauvignon blanc like grapefruit with tonic zest. Surges forth./ Yes, free-wheeling and rich. Enough acid and astringency to balance. Plus bountiful fruit. 91/100. |
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| 43. 01 RIOJA GRAN RESERVA, BODEGAS MONTECILLO 21.99 each; 258.50 case of 12 Well, this just soared at the Ann Arbor Tasters Guild Wines of Spain revue April 22. All the marks of this great vintage: concentration, harmony, beauty, and, now, gathering complexity of maturity./ Wonderful melding of tempranillo fruit class, oak nuances, and time in barrel suavity and complexity. A treat. 94/100. |
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| 44. 08 RIOJA, BODEGAS SIERRA CANTABRIA 9.39 each; 109.50 case of 12 Bright and black and beautiful. Has rolled with what 08 offers very nicely. Opening up now from earlier tightness./ Very subtle oak. Refined Alta style of Rioja. Romantic, beautiful, ripe fruited, charming. Creamy black fruits. Good acidity. Superb 08. Great achievement here. 91/100. |
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| 45. 10 PRIORAT, BODEGAS LA CARTUJA 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 50% garnacha, 30% mazuelo, 10% each cabernet, syrah. 8 months in French oak barrels. Wonderful. The altitude, the lift, the grandeur and all. All a Priorat should be./ Incredible flavor intensity, nuance, uniqueness. A great one. 94+/100. |
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| 46. 09 ALICANTE MONASTRELL TARIMA HILL, BODEGAS VOLVER 11.99 each; 139.95 case of 12 Whoa! Lavishly embellished with open, sweet oak. Lovely cherry fruit tones too. A bold monastrell from the deep south./ Yeah, warm spices and other empyreumatic delights including treacle and brown sugar. Big time, demonstrative, bold red wine. 92+/100. |
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ITALY - RED |
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| 47. 07 BAROLO RISERVA SURI, RIO FAVA 28.99 each; 169.95 case of 6 How can you beat this value in Barolo? It’s a ‘cru’ Barolo (that boasts the age requirements of a riserva) brimful of cherry, blackberry, rose, and cedar./ Elegant, refined, toasty, and well structured. Great craftsmanship. For its forward 2007 fruit pleasures, it may be served this year, benefitting from decanting and aeration. Will cellar for several years more. 94+/100. |
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| 48. 10 DOLCETTO D’ALBA COLOMBE, RENATO RATTI 13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12 Wow! Black and white pepper as well as zesty black cherry. Still a little reduced but in an alluring way. Cool vintage dolcetto./ Yes, very peppery, zesty. Very light and fine tannins. Unique and enticing. Serve cool. 91+/100. |
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| 49. 09 RUCHE DI CASTAGNOLE MONFERRATO, OSEL 12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12 Likely your first ruche, a Piemonte red variety that delivers a unique and astonishing aromatic set. Classic. Full berry fruit of ruche. Black raspberry especially./ Cool and bright and ripe, with the proper astringency. Not sweet, but sweetly fruity. Good acidity. Wonderful example. 92/100. |
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| 50. 10 VENEZIE PINOT NOIR DUE TORRI, CESARI 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 Pinot sweet, cool, and pretty. Cranberry and purple plum notes of a cool zone and vintage. Now some sweet pinot cherry coming forth./ Wow! Black and white pepper as well as sweet fruit. Complex. Good acid. This is special! And a bargain! 91/100. |
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| 51. 10 VENEZIA-GIULIA REFOSCO DAL PEDUNCOLO ROSSO VIGNES DEL DOGE, VENDRAME 10.49 each; 123.50 case of 6 Refosco is a red grape of unique aromatics native to northeast Italy. Deep, dark, cool, right. Good, ripe, dark fruit and rich refosco varietal character./ Sweet and dark, with good varietal acidity and fine tannin. Varietal red currant and orange on the aftertaste. A textbook rendition. 91+/100. |
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| 52. 09 TOSCANA SANGIOVESE LA TANCIA, SILLA 6.99 each; 81.95 case of 12 Winegrowers since the 1700s. Estate bottled. Dried fruits and nuts. Fruitcake. A traditional Tuscan sangiovese. And I love it!/ Sweet and racy, juicy. Really great acidity plus the dried fruit sweetness, ripeness. Fabulous value. 91+/100. |
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| 53. 09 CHIANTI RUFINA BUSI, TRAVIGNOLI 12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12 Big, spicy, yet refined fruit of Rufina with leather notes too. Big show./ Sweet and dried fruit. Perfect weight and style and acidity of the zone. Great value. 92+/100. |
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| 54. 09 CHIANTI CLASSICO, CASTELLO DI QUERCETO 12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12 Tight but bright. Nice oak seasonings. Time in barrel breadth and depth too./ Great acid. Fine tannin. Dried fruit and accompanying glycerol. Just the right oak influence. Spot on. 92+/100. |
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| 55. 10 SICILIA AGLIANICO, ANTICA CANTINA PANDIANI 9.79 each; 114.95 case of 12 Founded 1869. Black violet./ A big boy, with sweet and smoky oak. Large all around. Sweet and powerful. Deep and floral and oaky-spicy. Smoky. Purple. Leather. Indeed, complex. 92+/100, at least. |
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ITALY - WHITE |
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| 56. 10 MOSCATO D’ASTI BRICCO RIELLA, VALTER BARBERO 11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12 Good lift and elegance. It’s back after a letdown in 09. Orange blossom, peach./ Sweet, and with great acidity. Balanced thus. So glad to be able to recommend it again. It’s been one of my go-to moscatos for so many vintages. 93/100. |
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| 57. 10 TRENTINO PINOT GRIGIO TORRE DI LUNA 7.99 each; 93.95 case of 12 Beautiful effort and a great value. Crystalline clarity. Pretty apple, wax, nut, and especially melon./ Crystal clear, focused. Great acidity. Very edgy, racy, stimulating. To buy and recommend. 91/100. |
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| 58. 10 SARDEGNA VERMENTINO COSTAMOLINO, ARGIOLAS 11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12 Floral, tonic, cool, and pure vermentino. Just right./ Oh, yes! Great clarity, astringency. Quenching food qualities. Love that vermentino botanical stuff. 92/100. |
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U.S. - RED |
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| 59. 09 BEAULIEU VINEYARD NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Well, this is a treat. Deep purple color./ All the label descriptors fit. Plus there’s oak and smoke. Forthright American oak. Vanilla, cocoa, ripe fruit, power. Bright and sweet plumminess./ Sweet and spicy oak. Fabulous ripeness and acidity. Has it all. Wow! Best vintage of this in years. 93/100. |
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| 60. 10 J. LOHR CYPRESS CENTRAL COAST CABERNET SAUVIGNON 6.79 each; 79.95 case of 12 Sweet and ripe for 10. Yet coastal cool and snappy. Cherry and licorice. Deep seated sweet cherry./ Sweet and spicy and clear headed. Delivers spice, vigor, and rich fruit without issues of high alcohol and wood tannin. This is a deal! Consistently reliable, and certainly well crafted in this cool vintage. 91/100. |
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| 61. 09 MANDOLIN CENTRAL COAST CABERNET SAUVIGNON 12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12 At Morgan Hill. Sweet and nutty. Lightly oaked. Nice balance./ Sweet berry fruit. Very delicious and well balanced. Blueberry...I love that in cabernet. Another fabulous effort for this brand. 91+/100. |
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| 62. 09 CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE INDIAN WELLS COLUMBIA VALLEY MERLOT 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Really nice, sweet black fruits attractively seasoned with French oak extracts. A class Columbia Valley merlot./ Great oak perfumes, especially sandalwood. Sweet fruit too. Likely as good as the 07. 92/100. |
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| 63. 09 AMITY WILLAMETTE VALLEY PINOT NOIR 18.99 each; 223.50 case of 12 Gobs of sweet fruit. The richness and ripeness of a 2008, really./ Yes, sweet and rich and full and great. Lovely, fulfilled 09 Oregon pinot. 92/100. |
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| 64. 10 CLINE ANCIENT VINES CONTRA COSTA MOURVEDRE 13.29 each; 156.50 case of 12 Deep and black, with 10 coolness. Total, thorough, purple, real, sweet. A grand varietal for a cool vintage./ Sweet and smooth, with surprisingly well measured acidity for a cool year. High pitched, floral perfume on the finish. 92+/100. |
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| 65. 09 MONTEVINA AMADOR BARBERA 8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12 Montevina and Amador take on barbera. Frank, ripe, full, appealing./ Good wood toast. Fine texture. Wears its alcohol well. A good, full, hearty dinner wine. 90/100. |
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| 66. 09 PEDRONCELLI BUSHNELL VINEYARD DRY CREEK VALLEY ZINFANDEL 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Bushnell has been a Pedroncelli source for over 50 years. Full, deep, classic upper DCV with raspberry, bramble, peppercorn./ Spice and tannin edges. Sweet, flavorful fruit core. Really fine acidity. Great future. 92+/100. |
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| 67. 10 TORTOISE CREEK THE CHELONIAN LODI ZINFANDEL 9.79 each; 114.95 case of 12 Deep, rich, dark fruited. Lodi cushy and also coastal cool this vintage./ Yes, seductive raspberry creme feel and flavor. Good 10 acid and fine tannin. Love these Lodis in the cool vintages. One of the best–and an outstanding value. 92+/100. |
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| 68. 10 NEYERS CARNEROS CHARDONNAY 24.99 each; 293.95 case of 12 Wine Spectator 93: ‘Notably rich and creamy, yet elegant and refined, this Chardonnay delivers a supple, fleshy beam of white peach, nectarine and fresh-cut flower flavors, with a creamy vanilla edge. Drink now through 2018.’ |
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| 69. 10 KING ESTATE ACROBAT OREGON PINOT GRIS 10.49 each; 123.50 case of 12 Boy, this has lift, build, varietal character. Best in the series./ Splendid flavor and texture intensity. For the price this shouts great OR pinot gris. 92/100. |
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| 70. 10 MERCER WINE OUT WEST GONE FISHIN’ COLUMBIA VALLEY RIESLINJG 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 Floral and fruity. Orange and blossom. Crisp./ Crisp and juicy, fruity. Dry and impressively tangy. Good acidity. Canned orange juice. I like that. 92/100. |
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| 71. 10 CARDIFF CALIFORNIA MOSCATO 4.29 each; 49.95 case of 12 Bright and sweet, with the marmalade smell of muscat alexandria./ Sweet and strong and fine. Not as intense in flavor as aroma to start, but that builds toward the end. Clearly a value. 91/100. |
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| 72. 09 FABRE MONTMAYOU GRAN RESERVA MENDOZA MALBEC 16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12 Parker 91: ‘The 2009 Malbec Gran Reserva was sourced from 103 year old vines and aged for 12 months in new French oak. Smoky oak, game, lavender, black cherry, and blueberry inform the nose of a layered, plush, flavorful wine with superb volume and length for its modest price. It has enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years and will provide enjoyment through 2019. $22.’ |
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| 73. 10 FINCA LOS OLIVOS ELM TREE MENDOZA MALBEC 7.69 each; 89.95 case of 12 Fresh, bright, sweet black cherry and other black stuff./ Yes, sweet and true to malbec. Creamy feel and mild acid. Seems some RS. Easy. Dash of astringency at the end replaces acidity as a foil to the sweetness. Good value. 90/100. |
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| 74. 09 DANTE ROBINO MENDOZA BONARDA 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 Beautiful. Complete bonarda compote of berries and flowers. Very sweet fruit./ Full, rich, complex, and fine. One to have. Bonarda through and through. 92/100. |
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| 75. 09 CALITERRA ESTATE RESERVA COLCHAGUA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 9.79 each; 114.95 case of 12 Sweet, pleasing, definitely snappy black currant. Good job./ Flavor confirms. What 09 Chilean cab is all about. Fine effort. 91/100. |
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| 76. 11 SAN PEDRO 35 SOUTH RESERVA CENTRAL VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC 6.49 each; 76.50 case of 12 Very good grapefruit and gooseberry nose. Some tropics./ Taste confirms. Very bright and crisp. Great acidity. Totally fresh. Lip smackin’ good. 91/100. |
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| 77. 10 OYSTER BAY MARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR 12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12 Surprisingly rich and sweet on entry. NZ coolness and tartness follow. Full of cherry and toast aromas./ Sweet and ripe, with some perceptible RS. Soft and engaging. 90/100. |
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| 78. 11 OYSTER BAY MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 Whoa! Huge musky profile of tropical fruits and flowers. Classic NZ stuff./ Both sweet and sassy fruit flavors. Pink grapefruit and more. Tender tartness. 91/100. |
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| 79. 10 WOOP WOOP SE AUSTRALIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 Tanzer 90 - OUTSTANDING VALUE: ‘Glass-staining ruby. Nuanced, perfumed nose shows redcurrant and cherry preserves, rose, licorice and mocha. Suave, sweet and focused, with harmonious acidity and a floral element to its sappy red fruit flavors. Nicely energetic wine, with sweet tannins adding focus to the spicy, persistent finish. This offers outstanding value; most cabs at this price point are either candied or lean, green and mean.’ |
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| 80. 10 OLIVERHILL RED SILK MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ 15.99 each; 187.95 case of 12 Parker 91: ‘Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Red Silk Shiraz offers aromas of crushed blackberries and wild blueberries over tar, licorice, bacon fat and loam. The palate is richly fruited with pure black berry flavors supported by a medium to firm level of grainy tannins and lively acid, finishing long. Drink it now to 2016.’ |
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| 81. 11 SIMONSIG STELLENBOSCH CHENIN BLANC 9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12 Plenty fresh and bright. Mainly citrus. Not Loire; instead a very, very nice Cape example. Remarkable freshness./ Light sweetness. Flavorful. Orchard fruit and citrus. Gotta have it. Wonderful. 91/100. |
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| 82. 03 DE TRAFFORD STELLENBOSCH STRAW WINE half bottle 11.99 each; 69.95 case of 6 Intense, nutty, strong, right. Chenin blanc melon fruit./ Oh, yes! Honey, nut, dried fruit. Quality spirit. Balanced and fine. 95/100. |
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| 83. 11 COTES DU RHONE ROSE, DOMAINE APHILLANTHES 10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12 Mostly cinsault. Rich and red and full and powerful. Deep, sweet fruit. Fabulous!/ Sweet and sassy. Big time winner. Boy, does this estate ever deliver! 92/100. |
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| 84. 11 CAMPO DE BORJA ROSADO, BODEGAS BORSAO 6.49 each; 78.50 case of 12 Based on garnacha. Bright, sunny, alert, and brimming with strawberries./ Mmm, ripe grenache strawberry and raspberry flavors. Full of sunshine. Drink from tumblers. 90/100. |
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| 85. GONZALEZ BYASS TIO PEPE FINO SHERRY 14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12 Wonderfully fresh and nutty, salty. Super./ Full and lavish fino feel and flavor. So nice to have a new shipment. I’ve known this product throughout my 47-year career, and it’s never tasted better. 95/100. |
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| 86. JUSTINO FANAL 3 YEAR OLD FULL RICH MADEIRA 11.99 each; 69.95 case of 6 Fanal is a volcanic hollow surrounded by century old forests of laurel. Sweet and treacly. Sticky pudding. Negra mole./ Sweet and dried fruits. A youthful take on madeira. Good power. Would be pleasing on the rocks in summer, and with sweet desserts, even chocolate. 90/100. |
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| 87. 05 BACALHOA COLHEITA MOSCATEL DE SETUBAL 14.99 each; 87.95 case of 6 Wonderful. Nutty, spicy, everything. Musky. Even better than the 03./ Big fig and bright orange. Spice, nuts. Good cool. Bravo! 96/100. |
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| 88. BARON-FUENTE GRANDE RESERVE BRUT CHAMPAGNE 25.99 each; 152.95 case of 6 Very nice and distinctive. Marches to its own drummer. Red fruit rich./ A lot of bottle bouquet biscuit. Striking character. Great now. A fine value in growers’ champagne. 93/100. |
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| 89. MASCARO PURE PENEDES RESERVA NATURE BRUT CAVA 12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12 80% parellada, 20% macabeo; founded 1894. Wonderful bottle fermented bouquet. Fluffy, moussy, toasty. Rings my chimes./ Oh, my! Plentiful and prominent bottle bouquet. Full and fine. This really soars. Very, very dry as label suggests. Champagne? Yeah, not a grand one but could be one. I’m big on this. Yeah! 92/100. |
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| 90. 10 MONTESEL VIGNA PARADISO EXTRA DRY PROSECCO DI VALDOBBIADENE-CONEGLIANO 18.99 each; 223.50 case of 12 Prosecco’s become so popular and ubiquitous that it’s lost touch with its original growing zone around the communities of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano in the pre Alps of northern Veneto. You can be sure the best come from the home base. They cost more, but oh the rewards. Great nose. Ethereal, celestial apples./ Perfect level of sweetness. Creamy mousse. Super. 93/100. |
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| 91. 09 CHIANTI, CASTELLO DI QUERCETO magnum 12.99 each; 76.50 case of 6 Vital and clear fruit and vinosity. Ideal 09 delineation. Both fresh and dried cherry and citrus. Anise too./ GREAT acidity. Mouthwatering. Fine tannin to cut rich food. One of the best vintages of this. 91/100. |
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| 92. 11 VENEZIE PINOT GRIGIO-GARGANEGA, PASQUA magnum 11.49 each; 67.50 case of 6 Fresh and right. Apple plus./ Great acid zing, with grigio plumpness too. Long and racy. 91/100. |
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| 93. NEW HOLLAND KOLSCH-STYLE BEER 6pk of 12oz bottles 8.99 each; 34.95 case of 4 Locavore Alert! Kolsch is an ideal summer sort of beer, though it is available and can be served year round. Original to Koln (Cologne) Germany, it is light bodied, just lightly hopped, dry and crisp, and thirst quenching. From two row barley, wheat, German ale yeast, and Mt. Hood and German Magnum hops. New Holland brewery was founded in 1997 in Holland MI. (Order program will automatically add appropriate deposit for you. Tax is not charged on deposits.) |
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| 94. FARM COUNTRY CHEESE HOUSE MICHIGAN EXTRA SHARP WHITE CHEDDAR half pound 3.79 each; 21.95 case of 6 Locavore Alert! From an Amish concern near Lakeview in west-central Michigan. Made from the milk of cows that are grass fed and hand milked, this is an antibiotic free product. And it’s damn tasty too! Better than Cabot and Black Diamond equivalents, I’d say. |
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| 95. FULVI CACIO DI ROMA pound 8.49 each; 32.95 case of 4 A semi-firm sheep’s milk cheese from the countryside around Rome, cacio is aged about four weeks before sent to market. Mild and flavorful,.with both the sweet and the tangy aspects of sheep’s milk cheese, it melts very well for cooking applications. Enjoy it with this sale’s white Italian wine selections, or with the dolcetto or Beaujolais. |
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| 96. CASA PONS SELECCION FAMILIAR TRADITIONAL SPANISH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL liter 9.39 each; 54.95 case of 6 The Pons family has been tending arbequina olive groves at Lleda in Catalonia since 1945. This is a very smooth, gently fragrant oil that glides richly across the palate and ends with a nip of cracked peppercorn and cleansing dash of bitterness. |
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| 97. MONARI FEDERZONI ACETO BALSAMICO DI MODENA half liter 2.99 each; 17.50 case of 6 This is the 100th anniversary of the four-generation family firm of authentic Modena balsamic vinegar makers. You can pay a lot more and get exquisite, concentrated, years in barrel balsamic vinegars. This entry-level Modena balsamic affords the opportunity for frequent use at modest price, and it’s yards ahead of other vinegar types in outright personality. A staple in the Scheer household. |
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| 98. LITTLE TOWN JERKY COMPANY MUSHROOM AND SWISS BRATWURST pound 4.29 each; 24.95 case of 6 Locavore Alert! This company’s in Falmouth, in west central Michigan. Sally and I discovered its jerky and whole smoked chicken (to die for!) at a way stop north. We liked the products so much that I made a detour on a trip back. Crazy place! In a one-hoss town, it’s a complete supermarket, hardware, and farm supplies store. The brats are killer–many tasty flavors. This is one of our favorites. |
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| 99. KOEZE CREAM-NUT NATURAL CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER pound 4.79 each; 13.95 case of 3 Locavore Alert! This Grand Rapids family firm was founded by Jeff Koeze’s grandfather in 1925. The recipe’s remained the same. It’s made in small batches from Virginia peanuts and a touch of sea salt. No added sugar, no preservatives, no homogenization. Delicious! And you get a bonus. There’s an extra half ounce in each jar! |
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| 100. DALMATIA FIG-ORANGE SPREAD 8.5oz jar 4.29 each; 24.95 case of 6 From Adriatic figs and oranges, this has proved a very popular comestible with Wine Club members over the years. We used to be able to get it only during the holidays. Now our supplier stocks it year round, and so do we. |
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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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| AAWCMEM00P. NEW POSTAL AAWC MEMBERSHIP FREE FOR 2012 0.00 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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| AAWCMEM00E. NEW EMAIL AAWC MEMBERSHIP FREE FOR 2012 0.00 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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