It’s the holidays. This week’s release is a great one to suck up to the boss with a big name, big buck Californian, but instead, why not suck up to yourself and pick up some of these fabulous wines for far, far less!
MARCHESI DE’ FRESCOBALDI TENUTA DI CASTIGLIONI 2007 IGT Toscana The buy of the release. Get out early and pick up a demi douzaine at the very least! But find a dark quiet cool spot for it for a few years. Best after 2013 according to James - Score – 93. (James Suckling, www.winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2009) $ 21.95
RUFFINO MODUS 2006 IGT Toscana. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best after 2010. Score – 91.
(James Suckling,.winespectator.com,) Another super Tuscan at one third the price! Buy, buy , buy. $ 28.95
ROCCA MAURA LIRAC 2007 AC Another Southern Rhone beauty - Lirac wines must contain at least 40% Grenache with Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault in support. This should be terrific and very well priced $ 16.95
DOMAINE GALÉVAN PAROLES DE FEMME CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2007 AC Back by Popular demand and a buck or two more this time, but still a wonderful easy drinking Cotes du Rhone from a great vintage.$ 15.00
GRANT BURGE THE HOLY TRINITY GRENACHE/SHIRAZ/MOURVÈDRE 2004– 94.points but remember it’s James Halliday – expect closer to 90 but a terrific GSM $ 29.95
ALTAÏR SIDERAL 2004 Rapel Valley Altaïr Vineyards & Winery is an exciting partnership between
Bordeaux’s Laurent Dassault and Chile’s Viña San Pedro whose vision is to create a Grand Cru wine from
Chile. 92 points! (www.erobertparker.com, June 2007) $ 24.95
ATALAYA ALMANSA 2007 . Score – 91.(Jay Miller, www.erobertparker.com,Aug. 2008) $ 21.95
KAIKEN ULTRACABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 $ 19.95
HECHT & BANNIER CÔTES DU ROUSSILLON-VILLAGES 2006 AC If you liked last year’s, try this one. but don’t go crazy, there are better ones from the Rhone instead. $ 22.95
ARGIANO NC NON CONFUNDITUR 2006IGT Toscana This is one of the first Tuscan wines closed with
a screwcap. Yikes, progress….drink 2008-2016. Score – 90. www.erobertparker.com, Aug. 2008) $ 24.95
ELDERTON ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 Barossa, South Australia Doug’s Favourite! This family-owned winery built its reputation on premium Cabs and Shiraz. Score – 91. $ 29.95
ANTINORI PÈPPOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2006 DOCG Score – 90. Only this far down because it’s a Vintages Essential so you should be able to get this almost any time. $ 19.95
TORBRECK WOODCUTTER’S SHIRAZ 2008 Barossa Valley, South Australia $ 25.95 Always sa favourite, but this year I may take a pass on it.
CUATRO PASOS MENCÍA 2007 Bierzo’s Mencia,makes a repeat performance Score – 90. (Jay Miller, www.erobertparker.com, Feb. 2009) $ 16.95
CASTILLO LABASTIDA RESERVA 2004 $ 23.95 a traditionally styled Rioja made from 100% Tempranillo that was aged in seasoned French and American oak. It will offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2020. Score – 90.
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