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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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Staff Favorites - Alexandre Brisoux
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Reviews
2008 Mumelter St. Magdalener
Review Date: 9-23-2009
Great wine from a unique grappe! Schiava (Vernatsch in Germany) is deep purple in color and has a blackberry flavor to it as well as a dusty quality. Enjoy with grilled pork chops...
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2009
to
2011
Price: $16.99
Domaine De La Taille Aux Loops (Jacky Blot) "Triple Zero" Montlouis Pétillant
Review Date: 8-18-2009
Well made sparkling wine from the Loire. It has no dossage. You would expect something supper racy but you get a great texture and richness that was really tasty.
Price: $19.99
Raumland Sparkling White Grape Juice (Organic)
Review Date: 8-18-2009
Awesome grappe juice with bubbles!
Price: $15.99
Oliver's Cider & Perry "Bottle Conditioned" Sparkling Cider, England 750ml
Review Date: 7-23-2009
Dry and has great apple flavor. I love it.
Price: $17.99
2008 Frederic Mabileau "Osez" Rosé
Review Date: 7-17-2009
Once again I love this summer since we have all these great rosés! Yummy! This one is made from Cab Franc, and has a soft, mineral finish with really good acidity. Bright red fruit on the nose and palate.
Price: $12.99
2006 Larcis Ducasse, St-Emilion (was $54.99)
Review Date: 7-17-2009
A great gem from the Right Bank if you're looking for a wine to enjoy or put down for several years. One of the best I've tasted recently. This medium to full bodied wine has dark red cherries, plum and raspberries with just enough oak on the palate to make you wish you had a second opened bottle. Love it!
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2009
to
2018
Price: $39.99
2008 Tessier Cheverny Rosé
Review Date: 7-17-2009
Yummy! Yet another great rosé for under $15.
A bit fatter style. Nice fresh fruit. Good acidity. Great sipper for tonight. Enjoy!
Price: $12.99
2007 Amity Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc
Review Date: 7-16-2009
Had this over the weekend, and it is a great summer white. Nice acidity with fresh aromas of white peach and pears. Enjoy!
Price: $15.99
2000 Bruno Michel Cuvee Clement Blanc de Noir Brut
Review Date: 7-10-2009
Made from 70-year-old Meunier vines, this is the perfect example of young Pinot Meunier. A great blend of peach flavors with undertones of yeasty earthiness. Awesome balance to be enjoyed by itself or with a more complex appetizer; meat skewer amuse bouche wouldn't be bad.
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2009
to
2015
Price: $54.99
Hair of the Dog "Blue Dot" DIPA 22oz
Review Date: 7-10-2009
A lovely, smooth drinking DIPA. Amazingly not over-the-top hoppy. Very refreshing summer beer to enjoy with a can of salty nuts as an appetizer.
Price: $5.99
2003 La Fortuna Brunello di Montalcino
Review Date: 7-10-2009
I had this Brunello at our customer tasting in Redwood City and was blown away by how appreciable it was. Soft, ripe, integrated tannins make it a great candidate for diner tonight. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Price: $39.99
2006 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan
Review Date: 7-9-2009
20% old vines. Sweet red fruit with a ripe core and great lenth. It has a very long, silky, mineral finish. Among the best wines of the vintage.
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2011
to
2020
Price: $64.99
2006 Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan (Was $ 559)
Review Date: 7-9-2009
Closed nose, But with time nice fresh cassis, good minerality, slight meatiness, elegant well balance finish. A top wine of the year.
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2011
to
2026
Price: $449.00
2006 La Mission-Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
Review Date: 7-9-2009
Ripe red fruit. Spicy, lush mid-palate. Sexy, long finish. Excellent wine! Among the best of the vintage.
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2011
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2026
Price: $499.00
2006 Laville Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Léognan
Review Date: 7-9-2009
WOW!!! Aromas of pear and peaches. Nice acidity with a long clean, chalky, minerally finish. By far a favorite.
Price: $499.00
2008 Les Vignerons de Fontès "Prieuré Saint-Hippolyte" Languedoc Rosé
Review Date: 7-9-2009
Again, how do you rate rosés? This one is lip-smacking good! It has a bit more body than a typical Provence rosé. Good ripe fruit on the nose with a nice clean/fresh finish that quenches the thirst. Mmmm. Drink over the summer.
Price: $10.99
1998 Lopez de Heredia "Viña Tondonia" Gran Reserva Rosado Rioja
Review Date: 7-9-2009
This wine took a couple of days to open in the bottle so we left it open in our tasting bar. At first I wasn't a big fan (I thought the 1997 was much better) but after re-tasting it two days later - wow! The mustiness blew off and we had ourselves a great mature rosé. It still had nice acidity and the fruit started coming out; think lightly sweet-sour berries mixed with rhubarb. I'll admit this is not for everyone, but is truly unique and must be tried at least once in your life. Just keep an open mind and decant it.
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2009
to
2012
Price: $24.99
2006 B Habitat & Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (Was $45 Elsewhere)
Review Date: 5-5-2009
Just tasted this in a line-up of $40+ wines and I have to say it was the best Pinot of the day. Good structure, very elegant fruit, nice sweeet core and finish that makes you want to go back. Really well made and, with the hot summer days on their way, this will be a BBQ favorite. The downside: we don't have a lot of it, so try it soon because before you know it, it will be all gone.
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2009
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2012
Price: $24.99
2004 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico "San Marcellino"
Review Date: 4-16-2009
WOW!!! This is an awesome Chianti Classico. If you want the best value for the cellar to last over ten years YOU must get this wine. Great expression of Sangiovese. Only the second wine that I bought a full case of. Rich dark fruit that you must let it age to show it's true beauty but can, with several hours of decanting, show very well with any grilled meat you can throw on the BBQ.
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2012
to
2020
Price: $39.99
2004 Adega Cartuxa "Évora" Alentejo
Review Date: 4-14-2009
I had this wine at Jardinière in the City. They had superbly paired it with a short rib and prime rib dish that was just awesome (the dish and the wine). I had no clue what this wine was to the extent I asked the sommelier to get me the importer's name so I could recommend it to our buyer, Joe Manekin, to get some for the store. To my surprise we already had it on the shelf!. This is a classic European wine that offers good fruit, great structure and is extremely well-balanced and, like I experienced in one of the finer restaurants of the city, goes very well with beef. I think if you want to have a fun experience with a truly unique wine from Portugal that isn’t over-oaked, this is a steal. I just couldn’t believe it was only $20 on the shelf. A steal at that price, I tell you.
Price: $19.99
2006 Clos Fourtet, St-Emilion (was$ 59.99)
Review Date: 3-14-2009
Elegant aromas of riche cocoa with just a touch of smokiness, this wine is an awesome example of what Merlot (85%) truly has to offer. I really thought this was one of the better showing wines from the UGC tasting in January 2009.
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2010
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2021
Price: $49.99
2001 Contrade di Taurasi, Taurasi Riserva
Review Date: 3-14-2009
Taurasi, Taurasi, Taurasi... You like them Big? You will love this Taurasi. A bit rustic on the nose but this wine is packed with a lot of dense dark fruit. Decant for hours and enjoy with lamb or any type of game. You could also keep it for the next 10-20 years.
Price: $69.99
2007 Corbera "Isola d'Oro" Inzolia IGT
Review Date: 3-14-2009
With the economy in the rut, it’s refreshing to find great wines for a low price. This Inzolia is a perfect example of what Sicily has to offer. Salty/briny with very nice floral expressions. This is a great sipper at a great price.
Price: $8.99
2007 Corbera "Isola d'Oro" Nerello Mascalese
Review Date: 3-14-2009
What a value wine for $10. Dark, rich, ripe fruit with hints of cinnamon make this wine a great Tuesday nighter… If you like spicy wines you should try this Nerello Mascalese the next time you’re looking for something to pair with grilled sausages or, for that matter, anything from the grilled. Enjoy without breaking the bank.
Price: $9.99
2007 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Review Date: 3-14-2009
Oh my god!!! Talk about "Aperitif" red... MMM! Nice fresh raspberry/cranberry, a little touch of spice, with just enough acidity to make this a great party starter. It’s so light on its feet that it could be a pool side sipper if it last long enough in the store. You probably might be tempted to pair it with bruschetta or a fruit salsa with a touch of heat...drink now.
Price: $19.99
2006 Domaine Chicotot Nuits-St-Georges (Was $40)
Review Date: 3-13-2009
WOW! This is an awesome Nuit-St-Georges. Chicotot is an "old school" producer but this has put on some nice body fat in the last six month, and I can only imagine over the next 5 years what will happen. Rustic bright cherry note with nice acidity makes this wine a keeper. It also displays freshness which also makes it enjoyable today with some decanting.
Price: $32.99
2006 Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc
Review Date: 2-20-2009
I still believe this is the best young Cantemerle I've ever tasted. I just re-tasted it at the UGC tasting in San Francisco in January 2009. Better then the '05, '03, or '00... Nice rich textured wine. I liked it so much it's one of only two wines I purchased on pre-arriva (the other was the Leoville Barton). Look for this wine to improve over the next 10-15 years.
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2011
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2021
Price: $29.99
2006 Poujeaux, Moulis
Review Date: 2-20-2009
I'm always a big fan of the Moulis AOC since it has great wines that are often left in the dark for the bigger named appellations. This 2006 Poujeaux is very elegant and somewhat mineral driven. It has great structure and is very well balanced.
Price: $29.99
Fleury Brut Rosé Champagne
Review Date: 2-17-2009
Great rose! Nice, fresh, elegant, strawberry on the palate. Very small bubbles, great texture. The most elegant 100% Pinot Noir rose Champagne I've ever had. Loved it on Valentine's with my wife.
Top Value!
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2009
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2012
Price: $49.99
2007 Henry of Pelham Pinot Noir
Review Date: 1-16-2009
I had this with boeuf bourgignon over the holidays and it was bright fruit, a bit of earthiness, great sructure. This is not a "Syrah-like Pinot;" be warned. I think for the price is a no-brainer.
Top Value!
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2009
to
2012
Price: $16.99
2007 Henry of Pelham Riesling Reserve
Review Date: 1-16-2009
This is an excellent wine for crab. Nice acidity, good tropical fruit, great structure. This is a more classic style Riesling from a single vineyard in Canada.
Top Value!
Price: $13.99
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Fantome "Hiver" Saison 750ml (Was $14.99) ($11.99)
Fantome "Printemps" Saison Ale, Belgium 750ml ($15.99)
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales "Madrugada Obscura" Dark Dawn Stout 750ml ($14.99)
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