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Wine Club Selections - May 2013
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Wine Club Selections April 2013
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - May, 2013
Pacific Wine Club Sineann 2011 Abondante Red Wine Columbia Valley Argyle 2010 Riesling Eola-Amity hills Willamette Shannon Ridge 2010 Zinfandel Home Ranch Two Bud Block Estate Wine Club Punch 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California Clos Pegase 2010 Chardonnay Mitsukos Vineyard Napa Valley Ridge 2011 Geyserville Sonoma County Reserve Wine Club Cliff Lede 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District Cakebread 2011 Chardonnay Napa Valley Eponymous 2009 Cabernet Franc Collection Club Chappellet 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Doubleback 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Thank You!800-410-6004 support@napacabs.com 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of May Vina Robles 2010 Red 4 Paso Robles Wine Enthusiast 90 Points “There’s a robust heartiness to this Rhône-style blend that makes it perfect for drinking on cold nights with spicy barbecue or stew. Mainly Syrah and Petite Sirah, it’s rich in blackberry, bacon and black pepper flavors. Bone dry and moderate in alcohol, it represents great quality for the price, and it should be relatively easy to find, with nearly 12,000 cases produced. Editors Choice!” Cambria 2010 Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard Wine Enthusiast 91 points “So elegant and sophisticated, this is a great value in California Chhardonnay. Although it's dry, it's rich and delicious in pineapples, pears, mangoes and honey, with an opulent overlay of sweet oak. The brisk acidity is balanced, and gets the mouth watering. Editor's Choice” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of May Vina Robles 2010 Red 4 Paso Robles Wine Enthusiast 90 Points “There’s a robust heartiness to this Rhône-style blend that makes it perfect for drinking on cold nights with spicy barbecue or stew. Mainly Syrah and Petite Sirah, it’s rich in blackberry, bacon and black pepper flavors. Bone dry and moderate in alcohol, it represents great quality for the price, and it should be relatively easy to find, with nearly 12,000 cases produced. Editors Choice!” Tikal 2010 Patriota Mendoza Red Wine Wine Advocate 91 Points “The 2010 Patriota is a blend of 60% Malbec and 40% Bonarda aged for 12 months in French and American oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it sports an enticing nose of Asian spices, incense, lavender, plum, and blueberry. In the glass it opens t o reveal a ripe, plush, savory wine with no hard edges. Drink this well-balanced, lengthy wine over the next 5-6 years. It is also an outstanding value.”
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Wine Club Selections - April 2013
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5/1/2013 1:39:02 PM
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Wine Club Selections
April 2013
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - April, 2013
Pacific Wine Club Tablas Creek 2010 Cotes De Tablas Rouge Esk Valley 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Hawkes Bay Esk Valley 2010 Merlot Cabernet Malbec Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Estate Wine Club Sbragia 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley Andolsen Vineyard Dog Point Vineyard 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Mark Herold 2010 Flux Reserve Wine Club Sbragia 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Rancho Del Oso Howell Mountain Jordan 2010 Chardonnay Russian River Valley Hall 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Collection Club Chateau Leoville Barton 2009 Saint-Julien Hewitt 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Napa Valley Estate Grown 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of April Il Molino Di Grace 2008 Chianti Classico Wine Spectator 90 Points “This is fresh, with elegance and a firm tannic structure. Cherry and raspberry notes are pure and this shows harmony and fine length on the spicy aftertaste. Drink now through 2020. 6,666 cases made.” Lincourt 2009 Courtney's Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills Wine Enthusiast 90 points “A fine Chardonnay, creamy, flavorful and complex. It’s as soft as buttercream, yet a vital streak of acidity brightens the tropical fruit and vanilla richness. Showcases the Santa Rita Hills in a good, cool vintage” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of April Il Molino Di Grace 2008 Chianti Classico Wine Spectator 90 Points “This is fresh, with elegance and a firm tannic structure. Cherry and raspberry notes are pure and this shows harmony and fine length on the spicy aftertaste. Drink now through 2020. 6,666 cases made.” Cameron Hughes 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 316 Napa Valley Wine Enthusiast 90 Points “Although this is ready to drink now, it offers considerable tannins that are wrapped around layers of blackberries, black currants and cedar. The structure is impressive, so let it breathe in a decanter for an hour or two before serving.”
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Wine Club Selections - March 2013
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4/1/2013 5:48:53 PM
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Wine Club Selections
March 2013
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - March, 2013
Pacific Wine Club Rombauer 2010 Zinfandel California Librandi 2011 Ciro Bianco Calabria Altocedro 2010 Tempranillo Ano Cero La Consulta Estate Wine Club L'Ecole No 41 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Bouchaine 2010 Chardonnay Estate Napa Valley Carneros Michael~David 2010 Inkblot Cabernet Franc Lodi Reserve Wine Club St. Supery 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Etude 2010 Estate Chardonnay Carneros Villa Creek 2010 Avenger Collection Club Continuum 2010 Red Wine Napa Valley Faust 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (Quintessa)
90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of March Altocedro 2010 Tempranillo Ano Cero La Consulta Wine Advocate 90 Points “The 2010 Tempranillo Ano Cedro saw 30% of the wine aged for 8 months in American oak. Notions of mineral, tar, black fruits, and violets lead to a flavorful, structured, layered Tempranillo with that will evolve for 1-2 years but can be approached now. It is an outstanding value.” White Oak 2010 Chardonnay Estate Russian River Wine Enthusiast 92 points “This is White Oak’s best Chardonnay in years. The wine benefited from the chilly vintage, expressing citrus and tropical fruit flavors while preserving its vital acidity. It shows real elegance.” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of March Altocedro 2010 Tempranillo Ano Cero La Consulta Wine Advocate 90 Points “The 2010 Tempranillo Ano Cedro saw 30% of the wine aged for 8 months in American oak. Notions of mineral, tar, black fruits, and violets lead to a flavorful, structured, layered Tempranillo with that will evolve for 1-2 years but can be approached now. It is an outstanding value.” Beringer 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley Wine Advocate 91 Points “Beringer’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley) is endowed with serious minerality and tension. Firm tannins support an expressive core of dark red fruit, grilled herbs, asphalt and savory herbs, all of which come to life in a vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon long on personality and character. This is a serious wine for the money. Like so many wines in this vintage, it has tons of energy and vibrancy. If opened within the next few years, the 2010 is likely to require decanting to open up. The blend is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020.”
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Wine Club Selections - February 2013
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3/6/2013 12:46:18 PM
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Wine Club Selections
February 2013
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - February, 2013 Pacific Wine Club Sineann 2010 Pinot Noir Oregon Burgans 2011 Albarino Rias Baixas Ramsay 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast Estate Wine Club Frank Family 2010 Zinfandel Napa Valley Brewer-Clifton 2010 Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills Silverado 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve Wine Club Chimney Rock 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Stags Leap District Rombauer 2011 Chardonnay Carneros Vineyard 29 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Cru Collection Club Aloft 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Howell Mountain Casa Lapostolle 2009 Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of February Tahbilk 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Nagambie Lakes Wine Advocate 91 Points “T he 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is a little subdued with moderate aromas of cassis, black olive and smoked game plus an appealing mushroomy / earthy character. Elegant and medium-bodied, the palate lends medium-high acid and firm fine tannins. The finish is long. Still a touch mute and tight, give this wine another 2-3 years in bottle and drink 2013-2022+.” Dog Point Vineyard 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Wine Enthusiast 93 points “Complex on the nose and richly textured in the mouth, this wine delivers it all. Hints of struck flint and wild onion accent grapefruit aromas, while the flavors range easily from pink grapefruit and red currant to delicate herb shadings. It’s full without being too full, with a potent yet refreshing finish that seemingly lingers forever.” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of February Tahbilk 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Nagambie Lakes Wine Advocate 91 Points “T he 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is a little subdued with moderate aromas of cassis, black olive and smoked game plus an appealing mushroomy / earthy character. Elegant and medium-bodied, the palate lends medium-high acid and firm fine tannins. The finish is long. Still a touch mute and tight, give this wine another 2-3 years in bottle and drink 2013-2022+.” Achaval Ferrer 2011 Malbec Mendoza Wine Specator 92 Points “Very pure, with a beam of raspberry coulis, blackberry and cherry pulp notes that pump out layers of spice, flint and wildflowers. Juicy yet structured, with a mineral edge to the long, savory finish. Drink now through 2015.”
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Wine Club Selections - January 2013
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2/4/2013 6:19:37 PM
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Wine Club Selections
January 2013
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - January, 2013 Pacific Wine Club Tamarack 2010 Cabernet Franc Wahluke Slope Ferrari-Carano 2011 Bella Luce Sonoma County Ruffino 2010 Il Ducale Toscana Estate Wine Club Selvapiana 2009 Chianti Rufina Riserva Bucerchiale Sequoia Grove 2010 Chardonnay Carneros Provenance 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Rutherford Reserve Wine Club Cade 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Cuvee (PlumpJack) Two Sisters 2009 Chardonnay Courtney's Vineyard (Foley Estates) Dutton-Goldfield 2009 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast McDougal Vineyard Collection Club Inglenook 2009 Rubicon Rutherford Napa Valley (Niebaum-Coppola) Peju 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Thank You!800-410-6004 support@napacabs.com 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of January Famille Perrin 2010 Vinsobres Les Cornuds Wine Spectator 91 Points #58 - Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2012 “Dense and layered, but very refined, with a violet note stitching the crushed black cherry, steeped blackberry and anise flavors together, while an iron note adds range to the finish. Drink now through 2018.” Michel Gassier 2011 Nostre Pais Blanc Gostieres de Nimes Wine Advocate 93 points “I know some readers will find it hard to believe, but the 2011 Nostre Pais Blanc’s aromas and rich, honeyed, full-bodied texture reminded me of the famous white Chateauneuf du Pape made by Beaucastel, which sells for three or more times the price. An amazing blend of 90% Grenache Blanc, 5% Roussanne and 5% Viognier aged six months in French oak, the Roussanne component jumps from the glass, offering notes of acacia flowers, honeysuckle, white peach, quince and pineapple.” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of January Famille Perrin 2010 Vinsobres Les Cornuds Wine Spectator 91 Points #58 - Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2012 “Dense and layered, but very refined, with a violet note stitching the crushed black cherry, steeped blackberry and anise flavors together, while an iron note adds range to the finish. Drink now through 2018.” Ghost Pines 2010 Winemaker's Blend Wine Advocate 90 Points “I loved the 2010 Red Blend (40% Sonoma, 28% Napa and 32% San Joaquin fruit), an intriguing blend of 42% Petite Sirah, 29% Zinfandel, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot. The biggest wine in Ghost Pines’ portfolio at 14.6% alcohol, it is a Rhone Ranger-like cuvee revealing notes of bouquet garni, roasted meats, licorice, lavender, black currants and black cherries. Full-bodied, fleshy and filled with personality, it should drink well for 1-2 years.”
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Wine Club Selections - December 2012
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1/7/2013 5:17:46 PM
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Wine Club Selections
December 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - December, 2012 Pacific Wine Club TorCalvano 2009 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Patianna 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino (Organic) Buena Vista 2007 Pinot Noir Carneros Estate Wine Club Frog's Leap 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Esk Valley 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Hawkes Bay Two Hands 2010 Shiraz Gnarly Dudes Barossa Valley Reserve Wine Club Clark-Claudon 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Sparkman Cellars 2010 Chardonnay Lumiere Columbia Valley Il Molino Di Grace 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva Collection Club Quintessa 2009 Red Wine Napa Valley Dancing Hares 2003 Napa Valley Red Wine 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of December Fattoria Del Cerro 2009 Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2009 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wraps around the palate with succulent dark cherries, mint, tobacco, licorice and new leather. The 2009 boasts gorgeous inner perfume and luscious fruit, all supported by firm yet beautifully integrated tannins. The Rosso is 90% Prugnolo Gentile, 5% Colorino and 5% Mammolo, aged 70% in cask and 30% in barrique. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.” Ponzi 2011 Pinot Gris Willamette Valley Wine Enthusiast 92 points “Fragrant with floral notes, lemony fruit and hints of apricot, this is a tangy, textural take on Pinot Gris. Fermented in stainless steel and released young, it retains a bright and stylish profile right through a lingering finish, with a touch of sweetness.” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of December Fattoria Del Cerro 2009 Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2009 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wraps around the palate with succulent dark cherries, mint, tobacco, licorice and new leather. The 2009 boasts gorgeous inner perfume and luscious fruit, all supported by firm yet beautifully integrated tannins. The Rosso is 90% Prugnolo Gentile, 5% Colorino and 5% Mammolo, aged 70% in cask and 30% in barrique. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.” Tait 2010 Ball Buster Red Wine Wine Advocate 90 Points “Blended of 77% Shiraz, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot, Tait’s 2010 The Ballbuster gives a very deep garnet purple color and pronounced notes of spiced blackberries, blueberry pie filling and stewed plums with hints of freshly cracked black pepper and fenugreek. Very full bodied and richly fruited, it has a good line of crisp acidity lending lift and a medium to firm level of velvety tannins, finishing long and peppery. Drink it now to 2016.”
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Wine Club Selections - November 2012
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12/11/2012 8:25:46 PM
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Wine Club Selections
November 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - November, 2012 Pacific Wine Club Fort Ross 2008 Pinot Noir Fort Ross Vineyard Sonoma Coast Dashwood 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Tenuta Di Arceno 2009 Chianti Classico Estate Wine Club Honig 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Chateau Ste. Michelle 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills Orin Swift 2010 Zinfandel Saldo Reserve Wine Club Pursued By Bear 2007 Cabernet Sauvginon Barnett Vineyards 2009 Chardonnay Savoy Vineyard Anderson Valley Agostina Pieri 2007 Brunello Di Montalcino Collection Club Dominus 2009 Red Wine Napa Valley Tenuta San Guido 2010 Guidalberto Bolgheri 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of November Borsao 2010 Garnacha Tres Picos Campo De Borja Wine Spectator 90 points “This rich red is brimming with raspberry jam, chocolate, licorice and wild herb flavors. Firm tannins are well-integrated and buoyed by orange peel acidity. A lively modern style. Drink now through 2015. 5,000 cases imported.” Cameron Hughes 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 285 Rutherford Wine Enthusiast 91 Points “Completely satisfying on every level. Kudos to the winery for releasing a wine this dry, complex and delicious, at such a good price. Easy to drink, yet sophisticated and elegant.” 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of November Borsao 2010 Garnacha Tres Picos Campo De Borja Wine Spectator 90 points “This rich red is brimming with raspberry jam, chocolate, licorice and wild herb flavors. Firm tannins are well-integrated and buoyed by orange peel acidity. A lively modern style. Drink now through 2015. 5,000 cases imported.” MacMurray Ranch 2009 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Wine Advocate 90 points “Even better is the outstanding 2009 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, a blend of two-thirds barrel fermented and barrel aged with some aged in stainless steel tanks with wooden staves and the rest totally in stainless steel, all of which was put through malolactic fermentation. The idea of blending steel fermented juice with barrel fermented wines seems to have produced a freshness and vibrancy. Bright with notes of orange blossoms, spring flowers, honeysuckle and white peaches, this floral-styled, medium to full-bodied effort will please those looking for Chardonnays with less than 14% alcohol (this offering has 13.8%). Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years.”
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Wine Club Selections - October 2012
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11/7/2012 12:43:44 PM
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Wine Club Selections
October 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - October, 2012 Pacific Wine Club Antucura 2006 Gran Vin Mendoza Saint Clair 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Vicars Choice Marlborough Robert Oatley 2009 Tempranillo King Valley Estate Wine Club Forefathers 2008 Cabernet Lone Tree Alexander (Goldschmidt) Lincourt 2011 Steel Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills Stags' Leap Winery 2009 Merlot Napa Valley Reserve Wine Club Allegrini 2007 Amarone Della Valpollicella Classico Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2009 Chardonnay Karia Napa Valley L'Ecole No 41 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley Collection Club Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 Napa Valley Ferrari-Carano 2008 Tresor Alexander Valley Red Wine 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of October Antucura 2007 Calcura Red Blend Wine Advocate 90 Points “The 2007 Calcura is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 20% Malbec aged in French oak for 12 months. Cedar, spice box, tobacco, violets, and assorted black fruits lead to an incipiently complex, nicely proportioned, lengthy offering that has enough underlying structure to evolve for 1-2 years but can be approached now. It will continue to provide pleasure through 2017+.” Cuvaison 2010 Chardonnay Carneros Wine Enthusiast 91 Points “The winery strikes a happy balance between richness and elegant austerity with this bone-dry offering. It’s minerally and reserved, offering intriguing hints of apricots and tropical fruits, with notes of buttered toast and smoky vanilla of new oak that many Chardonnay lovers crave.”
90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of October Antucura 2007 Calcura Red Blend Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2007 Calcura is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 20% Malbec aged in French oak for 12 months. Cedar, spice box, tobacco, violets, and assorted black fruits lead to an incipiently complex, nicely proportioned, lengthy offering that has enough underlying structure to evolve for 1-2 years but can be approached now. It will continue to provide pleasure through 2017+.” Black Stallion 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Wine Enthusiast 91 Points “Great price for a Cabernet this good. It’s packed with classic varietal flavors of blackberries, cassis, plums and cocoa. The tannins are rich and ripe, with an elegantly pure Napa Valley structure. Not an ager, so drink soon.
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Wine Club Selections - September 2012
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9/28/2012 6:52:29 PM
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Wine Club Selections
September 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - September, 2012 Pacific Wine Club Mollydooker 2010 Two Left Feet Red Blend South Australia Zaca Mesa 2009 Viognier Santa Ynez Valley Joel Gott 2008 Zinfandel Lodi Mohr-Fry Ranches Estate Wine Club Rubicon 2008 Zinfandel Edizione Pennino Napa Valley Matua Valley 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Estate Series Paretai Simi 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Landslide Alexander Valley Reserve Wine Club Blankiet 2009 Prince of Hearts Illumination 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Quintessa) Buty 2007 Columbia Rediviva Penny Hill Horse Heaven Hills Red Wine Collection Club Joseph Phelps 2006 Insignia Napa Valley Red Wine Kapcsandy 2008 Endre Yountville Red Wine
90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of September Felino 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Vina Cobos Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2010 Felino Cabernet Sauvignon reveals an alluring nose of cedar, violets, tobacco, and assorted black fruits. Nicely concentrated and impeccably balanced, this savory effort will provide optimum drinking over the next 6+ years. It, too, is an outstanding value.” Beronia 2004 Rioja Reserva Wine Spectator 92 Points “A dense, plush texture carries ripe flavors of plum, raisin, tar and tobacco in this bold red. Full tannins and bright acidity give this a youthful character. Expressive and harmonious. Drink now through 2018. 4,000 cases made.” 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of September Felino 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Vina Cobos Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2010 Felino Cabernet Sauvignon reveals an alluring nose of cedar, violets, tobacco, and assorted black fruits. Nicely concentrated and impeccably balanced, this savory effort will provide optimum drinking over the next 6+ years. It, too, is an outstanding value.” Zaca Mesa 2009 Viognier Santa Ynez Valley Connoisseurs' Guide 90 points “Winemaker Eric Mohseni's predilection for light, briskly balanced whites shows first in this wine's pert, white peach, quietly floral aromas and is reiterated fully in the bright, energetic, acid-crisped flavors that follow. While it never lacks for ripeness or for fullness on the palate, it is also alive and vital all the way to the finish. A year in bottle will add a bit of depth.”
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Wine Club Selections - August 2012
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8/27/2012 11:20:59 AM
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Wine Club Selections
August 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - August, 2012
Pacific Wine Club Santa Ema 2007 Amplus One Cachapoal Valley Byron 2008 Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Justin 2009 Syrah Paso Robles Estate Wine Club Hidden Ridge 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 55% Slope Erath 2010 Pinot Gris Oregon Ridge 2009 Zinfandel East Bench Sonoma County Reserve Wine Club Inglenook 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Rutherford Cask (Niebaum-Coppola) Landmark 2009 Chardonnay Damaris Reserve Sonoma Coast Inglenook 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Rutherford Cask (Niebaum-Coppola) Sixteen by Twenty 2009 Cabernet Sauvginon Napa (Paul Hobbs) Collection Club Cade 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valley Pintia 2007 Toro (Vega Sicilia) 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of August Santa Ema 2007 Amplus One Cachapoal Valley Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2007 Amplus One is composed of 75% Carmenere, 20% Syrah, and 5% Carignan. It spent 12 months in 70% new French oak. The bouquet includes mineral, earth notes, coffee, roasted herbs, and blueberry. Supple-textured, complex, and full-flavored, this nicely balanced wine will evolve for several years and drink well through 2020.” Terlato & Chapoutier 2010 Shiraz Viognier Victoria Wine Spectator 90 Points “Dark and spicy, with violet notes around the blackberry and mineral flavors, finishing with shades of pepper and smoke. Drink now through 2016.” 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of August Santa Ema 2007 Amplus One Cachapoal Valley Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2007 Amplus One is composed of 75% Carmenere, 20% Syrah, and 5% Carignan. It spent 12 months in 70% new French oak. The bouquet includes mineral, earth notes, coffee, roasted herbs, and blueberry. Supple-textured, complex, and full-flavored, this nicely balanced wine will evolve for several years and drink well through 2020.” Foxglove 2010 Chardonnay California (Varner) Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2010 Chardonnay is one of the top values in California wine. It possesses tons of ripe, varietal fruit in a style that is quite rich but not heavy. Clean citrus and floral notes add freshness on the long finish. Lees stirring gives the wine much of its richness, while aging in steel helps maintain freshness. There is remarkable depth and textural finesse here, never mind a price that is mind-boggling for this level of quality. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014.”
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Wine Club Selections - July 2012
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8/6/2012 6:00:06 PM
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Wine Club Selections
July 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - July, 2012
Pacific Wine Club Spy Valley 2010 Pinot Noir Marlborough Kim Crawford 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Box Car 2008 Syrah Sonoma Coast (Red Car) Estate Wine Club Chateau St. Jean 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County Cinq Cepages Allegrini 2009 Soave Two Angels 2007 Petite Sirah High Valley Reserve Wine Club PerryMoore 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vinyeard Frank Family 2010 Chardonnay Napa Valley Titus 2008 Petite Sirah Napa Valley Collection Club Rubicon Estate 2008 Rutherford Rubicon Maze 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of July Spy Valley 2010 Pinot Noir Marlborough Wine Spectator 92 points “Digs deep into the spice box, with nutmeg, clove and allspice flavors that perfectly frame the ripe, supple wild black cherry and raspberry notes. Comes together on a supple frame, with plenty of staying power on the finish. Drink now through 2015.” Filus 2010 Torrontes Salta Wine Advocate 90 points “Spicy nose, spring flowers, lemon, citrus; lively and complex on the palate, excellent balance.” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of July Spy Valley 2010 Pinot Noir Marlborough Wine Spectator 92 points “Digs deep into the spice box, with nutmeg, clove and allspice flavors that perfectly frame the ripe, supple wild black cherry and raspberry notes. Comes together on a supple frame, with plenty of staying power on the finish. Drink now through 2015.” Santa Ema 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Maipo Valley Wine Advocate 90 Points “Fragrant aromas of Asian spices, incense, pencil lead, blackcurrant; some complexity, lengthy.”
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Wine Club Selections - June 2012
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7/9/2012 5:58:32 PM
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June 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - June, 2012
Pacific Wine Club Man O' War 2008 Dreadnaught Syrah Waiheke Island Campo Al Mare 2010 Vermentino di Toscana Rodney Strong 2008 Knotty Vines Zinfandel Northern Sonoma Estate Wine Club Antinori 2009 Antica Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Drylands 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Titus 2008 Cabernet Franc Napa Valley Reserve Wine Club Dancing Hares 2003 Napa Valley Red Wine Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2009 Chardonnay Karia Napa Valley Mantra 2007 Zinfandel Alexander Valley Old Vines Reserve Collection Club Beau Vigne 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley Goldschmidt 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Plus Game Ranch Oakville 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of June Tamarack 2007 Merlot Columbia Valley Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2007 Merlot contains 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc aged for 12 months in 60% new oak, primarily American. Deep purple in color, it displays an attractive bouquet of sandalwood, Asian spices, incense, lavender, cassis, and black currant. Ripe, easy-going, and layered on the palate, this is a pleasure-bent offering that can be enjoyed now but has the stuffing to evolve for 1-2 years.” MacMurray Ranch 2009 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Wine Advocate 90 points “Even better is the outstanding 2009 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, a blend of two-thirds barrel fermented and barrel aged with some aged in stainless steel tanks with wooden staves and the rest totally in stainless steel, all of which was put through malolactic fermentation. The idea of blending steel fermented juice with barrel fermented wines seems to have produced a freshness and vibrancy. Bright with notes of orange blossoms, spring flowers, honeysuckle and white peaches, this floral-styled, medium to full-bodied effort will please those looking for Chardonnays with less than 14% alcohol (this offering has 13.8%). Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years.” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of June Tamarack 2007 Merlot Columbia Valley Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2007 Merlot contains 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc aged for 12 months in 60% new oak, primarily American. Deep purple in color, it displays an attractive bouquet of sandalwood, Asian spices, incense, lavender, cassis, and black currant. Ripe, easy-going, and layered on the palate, this is a pleasure-bent offering that can be enjoyed now but has the stuffing to evolve for 1-2 years.” Easton 2010 Zinfandel Amador County Wine Enthusiast 91 points & Wine Spectator 90 Points “An excellent Zin--this has an invitingly soft floral nose, mountainous black-fruit flavors and structure and plenty of depth. This should age nicely over the next 3 - 5 years, but it is delicious to drink now, too.” “Crisp and elegant, with floral cherry and spice aromas and lively, pure raspberry, white pepper and loam flavors that linger toward light tannins. Drink now through 2017.”
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Wine Club Selections - May 2012
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6/6/2012 2:20:53 PM
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May 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - May, 2012
Pacific Wine Club
Atalon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Duckhorn 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Decoy Napa Valley
Bodegas Sierra 2007 Rioja Cantabria Crianza
Estate Wine Club
Tamarack 2006 Sagemoor Vineyard Reserve Columbia Valley
Melville 2010 Viognier Estate Verna’s Santa Barbara County
Orin Swift 2010 Abstract Red Wine California
Reserve Wine Club
Altus (Altvs) 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Round Pond 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford
Spring Valley 2008 Uriah Walla Walla Valley
Collection Club
ZD 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley
Ghost Block 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard Yountville 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of May Atalon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with gorgeous, perfumed aromatics. Sweet red berries, flowers, licorice and spices flow effortlessly from this beautifully delineated wine. Bright, floral notes add lift on the finish. This is a terrific wine for the money.” Burgans 2010 Albarino Rias Baixas Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2010 Burgans Albarino delivers notes of lemon, peach, mineral, and a hint of tropical fruit aromas. Round, ripe, and savory with a slightly exotic personality, it is a nicely textured effort that over-delivers in a big way.” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of May Atalon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with gorgeous, perfumed aromatics. Sweet red berries, flowers, licorice and spices flow effortlessly from this beautifully delineated wine. Bright, floral notes add lift on the finish. This is a terrific wine for the money.” Trivento 2009 Amador Sur Malbec Wine Spectator 90 points “Dark, with a core of very ripe black currant, raspberry ganache and black licorice notes, supported by polished tannins. A raspberry note emerges more on the lengthy finish. Very solid. Malbec, Bonarda and Syrah. Drink now through 2012.”
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Wine Club Selections - April 2012
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5/2/2012 6:18:56 PM
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Wine Club Selections for April of 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - April, 2012
90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of April White Oak 2006 Syrah Napa Valley Wine Enthusiast 91 points “A big, dry, immature wine, firm in acids and tannins, whose strong black pepper notes add to its tart pungency. Underneath all that are immaculate blackberry and roasted meat flavors. Impressive for the price, and should develop bottle complexity over the next six years.” Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Vineyard (100% Sauvignon Blanc) was 30% barrel-fermented. Fresh herbs, cut grass, citrus, and a hint of gooseberry inform the nose of a crisp, refreshing, impeccably balanced Sauvignon that is an outstanding value meant for drinking over the next 2-3.” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of April White Oak 2006 Syrah Napa Valley Wine Enthusiast 91 points “A big, dry, immature wine, firm in acids and tannins, whose strong black pepper notes add to its tart pungency. Underneath all that are immaculate blackberry and roasted meat flavors. Impressive for the price, and should develop bottle complexity over the next six years.” Seghesio 2010 Zinfandel Sonoma County Wine Enthusiast 93 points “You could use this as a teaching tool for classic Sonoma County Zinfandel. It's full-bodied, dry and spicy, with briary flavors of wild berries, mocha, tobacco, leather and exotic spices. More importantly, it's absolutely delicious. The grapes come from Seghesio's best vineyards in the Alexander and Dry Creek valleys...An astonishing value.” SALUTE! Italian Red Wine Club Selections for the Month of April Antinori 2009 Bolgheri Tenuta Guado Al Tasso Il Bruciato “The 2009 Il Bruciato is a gorgeous entry-level red from Antinori’s Bolgheri property. Black cherries, espresso, grilled herbs, crushed rocks and spices are some of the notes that emerge from this generous, expressive wine. Il Bruciato is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. A clean, saline finish makes it impossible to resist a second taste. This shows tons of regional character, not to mention terrific personality. Anticipated maturity 2011-2017” – Wine Advocate 91 Points REGION: Tuscany, Italy. APPELLATION:Bolgheri GRAPES: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah Michele Chiarlo 2009 Barbera D' Asti Le Orme “Sweet blackberry, plum and pomegranate fruit is fresh and vibrant as this red unfolds across the palate. Hints of flowers and spices intermingle, but this is more about the juicy fruit. Drink now through 2018.” Wine Spectator 90 Points REGION: Piedmont, Italy. APPELLATION: Barbera D’Asti D.O.C.G GRAPES: Barbera
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Wine Club Selections - March 2012
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4/2/2012 1:53:20 PM
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Wine Club Selections
March 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - March, 2012 Pacific Wine Club
Rombauer 2007 Merlot Carneros
Raptor Ridge 2010 Pinot Gris Willamette Valley
Tamarack 2009 Firehouse Red Wine Columbia Valley
90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of March Bodegas Jimenez Landi 2009 Mentrida Sotorrondero Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2009 Sotorrondero was produced from some of Bodegas Jimenez Landi’s younger vines. It is a blend of 85% Syrah and 15% Garnacha aged for 10 months in 300 and 500-liter French oak. Smoked meat, game, and wild black and blue fruit aromas jump from the glass of this Cote-Rotie look-alike. Plush bordering on opulent, this sensual beauty can be enjoyed now and should continue to drink well for another 6-8 years. Daniel Jimenez Landi is one of Spain’s new star vignerons.” Palmina 2010 Malvasia Bianca Larner Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley Wine Advocate 91 points “The 2010 Malvasia Bianca Larner Vineyard is arguably the most varietally true of the whites. Exotic passion fruit, mint and peaches are some of the aromas and flavors that flow from this gorgeous wine.”
90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of March Bodegas Jimenez Landi 2009 Mentrida Sotorrondero Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2009 Sotorrondero was produced from some of Bodegas Jimenez Landi’s younger vines. It is a blend of 85% Syrah and 15% Garnacha aged for 10 months in 300 and 500-liter French oak. Smoked meat, game, and wild black and blue fruit aromas jump from the glass of this Cote-Rotie look-alike. Plush bordering on opulent, this sensual beauty can be enjoyed now and should continue to drink well for another 6-8 years. Daniel Jimenez Landi is one of Spain’s new star vignerons.” Tikal 2009 Patriota Mendoza Red Wine Wine Advocate 92 points “60% Bonarda, 40% Malbec; Earth/mineral/underbrush; dense and layered, ripe, mouth-filling, impeccable balance, lengthy.” SALUTE! Italian Red Wine Club Selections for the Month of March Di Majo Norante 2008 Ramitello Rosso “The 2008 Ramitello, a blend of 80% Montepulciano and 20% Aglianico, boasts fabulous clarity and freshness, with layers of vibrant dark cherries and plums that meld together with notable grace. Smoke, tar, menthol and licorice develop in the glass, giving the wine even more dimensions of expression” – Wine Advocate 92 Points REGION: Molise, Italy. APPELLATION: Biferno Rosso D.O.C. GRAPES: 80% Montepulciano and 20% Aglianico Tommaso Bussola 2006 Valpolicella Classico Superiore TB Tommaso produces two levels of wine. Those labeled ‘TB’ are his finest, made from a ruthless selection from his best sites. While the Amarone and Recioto garner the most accolades in the press, the Valpolicella ‘TB’ may be Tommaso’s greatest achievement. REGION: Veneto, Italy. APPELLATION: Valpolicella Classico Superiore D.O.C GRAPES: 40 % Corvinone, 25% Corvina Grossa, 20% Rondinella
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Wine Club Selections - February 2012
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Wine Club Selections - February 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - February, 2012
90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of February Elk Cove 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Wine Spectator 91 points “This fresh red is inviting and invigorating for its juicy black currant, plum and white pepper flavors, playing with zest against polished tannins and lively acidity. Drink now through 2019.” Foxglove 2010 Chardonnay California (Varner) Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2010 Chardonnay is one of the top values in California wine. It possesses tons of ripe, varietal fruit in a style that is quite rich but not heavy. Clean citrus and floral notes add freshness on the long finish. Lees stirring gives the wine much of its richness, while aging in steel helps maintain freshness. There is remarkable depth and textural finesse here, never mind a price that is mind-boggling for this level of quality. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014.” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of February Elk Cove 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Wine Spectator 91 points “This fresh red is inviting and invigorating for its juicy black currant, plum and white pepper flavors, playing with zest against polished tannins and lively acidity. Drink now through 2019.” Borsao 2009 Garnacha Tres Picos Campo De Borja Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2009 Tres Picos is a worthy successor to the string of splendid vintages which have preceded it. Heady black cherry and blackberry aromas, Asian spices, incense, and mineral notes lead to a dense, layered, rich old-vine Garnacha that over-delivers in a big way. A tasting of every vintage of Tres Picos ever produced (back to 2001) at the Bodega in January 2011 indicates that 8-10 years of pleasurable drinking is a reasonable expectation. However, this is a wine that is ready to drink on release.” SALUTE! Italian Red Wine Club Selections for the Month of February Travaglini 2005 Gattinara “The 2005 Gattinara is a pretty, mid-weight Nebbiolo. Sweet cherries, tobacco, herbs and crushed flowers are some of the notes that emerge from this classy, refined red. The Gattinara is a somewhat fleeting, ethereal wine, but it has the freshness and firmness to age well for at least another decade. This entry-level Gattinara possesses tons of varietal character in a translucent, weightless expression that is typical of the appellation. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020.” – Wine Advocate 90 Points REGION: Piedmont, Italy. APPELLATION: Gattinara D.O.C.G. GRAPES: Nebbiolo Planeta 2009 Cerasuolo Di Vittoria Sicilia Tasting Notes - Ruby colour with black cherry hues. The nose shows cherries dipped in freshly ground pepper. The palate is big and juicy with big cherries, spice, nutmeg, and very nice mouth feel. The finish is medium with that singular cherry component coming though. REGION: Sicily, Italy. APPELLATION: Cerasuolo Di Vittoria D.O.C.G GRAPES: Nero D’Avola and Frappato
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Wine Club Selections - January 2012
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Wine Club Selections - January 2012
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - January, 2012
SALUTE! Italian Red Wine Club Selections for the Month of January Fontodi 2007 Chianti Classico “The 2007 Chianti Classico is fresh and perfumed as it bursts into the palate in a generous, silky expression of Sangiovese. This is an especially open vintage for the Chianti Classico that should drink well upon release. The balance, harmony and softness are all commendable. This is a fabulous effort from Fontodi. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020.” – Wine Advocate 91 Points REGION: Tuscany, Italy. APPELLATION: Chianti Classico D.O.C.G GRAPES: Sangiovese Guido Porro 2009 Dolcetto d'Alba Vigna I'Pari Reviews and notes on Guido Porro regularly refer to him as “under the radar”: the wines he makes are worthy of a stellar reputation, but he is too easygoing and unassuming to worry about whether the general wine-drinking public recognizes his name. He rarely bothers to send samples to wine writers. Guido is the fourth generation at an estate that has always been passed from father to son, and although fifth-generation Fabio hasn’t reached middle school, he is already showing a keen curiosity in the family business. The varietal Dolcetto means “Little Sweet One”, and Porro’s is an especially forward, generous Dolcetto with excellent length and fine overall balance REGION: Piedmont, Italy. APPELLATION: Dolcetto D’Alba D.O.C GRAPES: Dolcetto 90 Plus Red and White Wine Gift Subscription D-Cubed 2008 Zinfandel Napa Valley Wine Spectator 91 points “Sleek and jammy, offering bright black raspberry and smoky pepper aromas, with layered flavors of briary cherry and toasty anise. Drink now through 2016.” Burgans 2010 Albarino Rias Baixas Wine Advocate 90 points “The Burgans Albarino is a perennial Best Buy in these pages. The 2010 Burgans Albarino delivers notes of lemon, peach, mineral, and a hint of tropical fruit aromas. Round, ripe, and savory with a slightly exotic personality, it is a nicely textured effort that over-delivers in a big way. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.” 90 Plus Red Wine Gift Subscription Selections for the Month of January D-Cubed 2008 Zinfandel Napa Valley Wine Spectator 91 points “Sleek and jammy, offering bright black raspberry and smoky pepper aromas, with layered flavors of briary cherry and toasty anise. Drink now through 2016.” E. Guigal 2007 Cotes-Du-Rhone Rouge Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2007 Cotes du Rhone has finally been released, and Guigal has made his finest Cotes du Rhone to date, all from purchased juice. He and his son told me they go through thousands of samples in order to come up with this cuvee, which is based on 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, and 10% Mourvedre, all aged in tank. A deep ruby/purple wine with lots of cassis, kirsch, pepper, and even an intriguing floral note, the wine is medium to full-bodied , silky smooth, and a truly delicious, hedonistic and intellectually satisfying wine that is a remarkable bargain. It should drink well for 2-4 years, as these wines can actually last.”
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Wine Club Selections - December 2011
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Wine Club Selections
December 2011
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NapaCabs.com “10 Best Online Wine Shops” - Food & Wine Magazine Wine Club Selections - December, 2011
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