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Wine Scores
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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- Malt Advocate
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- International Wine Cellar
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- Wine Enthusiast
- Wine Spectator
- The Wine News
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2010 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Cariñena
Review Date: 8-29-2012
Beautiful, classic Grenache aromatics of sweet raspberry and strawberry, this spanish red is an astonishing surprise for only $7.99.
Price: $7.99
Michel Dervin Brut Champagne
Review Date: 5-31-2012
I loved this champagne several years ago but it was really hard to get people on board with the outdated yellow label that was a serious hommage to the early 90's. Now that they've updated the label to a sophisticated black and grey label, this champagne is going to fly off the shelves! Hands down, this the best "full-package" champagne for under 30. Equally as beautiful as the outside, the inside of this bottle is full of fresh, clean, refreshing citrus fruit balanced by a friendly pinot meunier based fruitiness that keeps this champagne fun and playful.
Price: $32.99
2009 Mercedes Eguren Cabernet Sauvignon Vino de la Tierra de Castilla
Review Date: 5-31-2012
Wines at this price don't possess the dark rich depth of fruit that this Cabernet has. With a touch gaminess on the nose, the Eguren delivers and then some with its beautiful blackfruit and currant palate and long smoky finish.
Price: $9.99
2011 Craggy Range "Te Muna Road" Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough
Review Date: 5-31-2012
You can't go wrong with this quaint lil' SB. This New Zealand SB is immensely balanced and the bright acidity helps carries the crisp, ripe citrus and stone fruit palate.
Price: $18.99
Fleury Brut Rosé Champagne
Review Date: 3-30-2012
Capt Kirk hit the nail on the head..."like drinking sparkling red burgundy"! I love the contrast between the elegant pinot noir berry fruit and that little hint of herbaceousness that transports you to Beaune.
Price: $49.99
Launois "Cuvée Reserve" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Review Date: 1-31-2012
Vintage Launois is one of my favorite champagnes but with the word spreading of just how fantastic their vintage wines are, its sometimes hard to get your hands on one. This is where the Cuvee Reserve steps in as a noteworthy understudy. The Cuvee Reserve has an amazing richness with notes of apple and lemon zest on the palate and a elegant brioche finish.
Price: $34.99
2006 Fluteau "Cuvée Prestige" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Review Date: 10-31-2011
I had the please of enjoying this amazing Blanc de Blancs the other night with some fellow coworkers and a nice wedge of Mt Tam triple cream. I truly don't think there is anything better than simple pleasures in life like that. The cheese was glorious, the company wonderful and the champagne was incredible! Fluteau is a new addition to our DI portfolio and they do a stellar job of holding their own in this stacked lineup of amazing grower producers.
Price: $39.99
2001 Corison Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Review Date: 9-30-2011
It's always a special treat when you find that one wine that makes you do a little happy dance inside and smile with joy...and the '01 Corison Napa cab does that for me! When you're used to evaluating numerous wines on a daily basis, its sometimes hard to separate yourself from the analytical side and just take a step back but when you taste the 2001 Corison, you're immediately reminded of what great wines are supposed to do...to be enjoyed with immense pleasure. Caution, this wine is only to be opened with those who can appreciate its true beauty and balance!
Price: $79.99
2007 Stony Hill Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay
Review Date: 9-30-2011
On our last buyers trip to Napa, Stony Hill was the clear standout against a sea of cabernet sauvignon. Jim McCrea's old school white wines are such a breath of fresh air in a cloud of tannic, full bodied, structured reds. If only more Napa Valley chardonnays could make their wines like this. The vignerons in Burgundy have been doing it right for hundreds of years and Stony Hill is one of only a few who've realized it, emulated it and perfected it!
Price: $41.99
Antech "Brut Nature" Blanquette de Limoux
Review Date: 7-29-2011
So refreshing...so crisp...so clean...so perfect for those al fresco summer dinners. Or maybe a romantic dinner with a plate of oysters is your cup of tea...
Price: $12.99
Michel Loriot "Marie-Leopold" Sec Champagne
Review Date: 3-1-2011
One word: Brie! Talk about the most heavenly of food and wine pairing experiences. Forget the fact that this bottle of bubbles is just a touch off dry. The Marie Leopold paired so perfectly with the brie, the only saving grace for my hips was that the wedge of cheese was quickly devoured. Its my second time taking home a bottle of this fabulous bottle of champagne and I will be taking home a fourth, fifth, sixth...just so long as there is enough brie in this world!
Price: $34.99
Ariston "Aspasie Brut Prestige" Champagne
Review Date: 12-29-2010
A blend of 50% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir & 25% Pinot Meunier, this 2002 cuvee demonstrates just how ideal the vintage was with its classic nose of ripe Chardonnay fruit. Pushing through are aromas of ripe apple and lemon with hints of chalkiness. The full bodied golden texture is a definite nod to the 60+ year old vines that were used for this cuvee.
Price: $39.99
Deligeroy Cremant de Loire Brut
Review Date: 12-29-2010
This is the quintessential bottle of bubbles one is required to always have in the fridge. Done in a zippy blanc de blancs style, the Deligeroy Cremant de Loire offers up aromas of sweet lemon and light apricot followed my an aggressive palate of tiny racy bubbles. Perfect for toasting the New Year's!
Price: $11.99
Urbanite Cellars "Redart" Red Blend
Review Date: 10-29-2010
For all those who are looking for an easy drinking table red that won't break the bank, no need to look any further. Done in the same style as the Amplio cab from the same producer, the RedArt has plenty of bright red currant and blackberry fruit, with a nice hint of spice that sets this $10 Cab-based apart from the rest.
Price: $9.99
Ariston Aspasie Brut Rosé Champagne
Review Date: 5-25-2010
The Ariston Aspasie rosé ($32.99) is such a richly impressive, full-bodied rosé made up of 50% pinot noir and 50% pinot meunier. 12% vinified still red pinot meunier is added to give this rosé its beautiful salmon color. What makes this rosé stand out amongst the crowd of trendy charlatans is the 5 years it is aged on its lees. The complexity, the richness, the layers of berry fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and lazy bubbles is matched by only a few lone standouts in a rosé world full of so many imposters.
Price: $32.99
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