89 points Stephen Tanzer: "Deep, bright red. Fresh strawberry and raspberry on the nose, with sexy violet and rose accents. Sweet red berry flavors are sharpened by notes of cracked pepper and lifted by tangy minerality. Finishes firm and chewy, with a bright redcurrant note. Suave and focused for the category, as usual. This cuvee has a good track record for aging." According to Robert Parker: "A strong effort, the deeply-hued, seductive 2004 Cotes du Rhone (primarily Syrah with some Grenache included in the blend) displays loads of berry fruit, not a ... Read More » 

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The wines from Jean Durup appear under several different labels, but are the same lovely, focused and mineral-driven Chablis. Fantastic Chardonnay in a totally different style than you will find from much of CA and Australia, and at a price that is quite appealing from this part of the world. Allen Meadows writes: "A slightly riper nose that also offers up green fruit but with oyster shell, iodine and a saline note that merges into rich, round and generous flavors that are delicious and forward yet there is firm supporting acidity. This too is lovely fo... Read More » 

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If you love Sancerre, but not the cost, you need to discover the wines of Quincy. Like Sancerre, these wines are 100% Sauvignon Blanc. And this incredible value from Ballandors is just as minerally, high acid and grippy as any Sancerre that's twice the price. It features green apple and citrus fruit on the nose and palate and a bright, steely finish. And just like its fancy pants neighbor, this 2007 is fantastic to pair with oysters, clams, crab or anything featuring fresh herbs and chevre. 

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The great 2007 Southern Rhone shines through here. The 2007 Comte Louis Clermont-Tonnerre shows terrific black cherry fruit in a luscious format. With its dark ruby/purple color, big aromatics and excellent acidity and texture, this is a beauty to drink over the next 4-5 years. This cuvée comes from old vines that, according to the importer, are at least 60-70 years of age. It is a fantastic value from the south of France. 13.9% abv. 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Silky and racy, with plum sauce and raspberry fruit flavors laced with spice, graphite, fruitcake and mineral notes that ripple through the lengthy finish. This has nice latent grip. Best from 2009 through 2028."-WS (11/15/08) 90 points Robert Parker: "The dark ruby-colored 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape offers a delicious combination of strawberry and black cherry fruit interwoven with tobacco leaf, licorice, and spice. Opulent, round, medium to full-bodied, and generous, it should drink well for 7-8 years."-WA #179, Oct 2008. 15% a... Read More » 

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Jerome and Frederique Gueneau started their Domaine back in the late 1990's. They started off with small beginnings and have grown over the times to meet the ever growing demand for world class Sancerre. They are now farming 10 Ha (24 acres) of Sauvignon Blanc in the little region of Sancerre, 125 miles south of Paris. The Clos Chartier comes from a 17 acre parcel which is planted on the typical clay and flint soils found within the region. Using traditional methods the vinification takes place using native yeasts and is aged in stainless steel vats and ... Read More » 

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Bright and cheerful, with very pretty red fruit notes, this is simply charming. Located near the border with Chassagne Montrachet, in the best area of Santenay, this is rather Volnay-like, with fine elegant structure, pretty red and black fruit notes, and a lovely open character. This is, quite simply, charming Pinot Noir with a profound sense of place. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 02/09) 

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Bright and earthy, with a long and elegant finish. Marconnets is on the border with Beaune, on the slope above Narbantons. This has a full mid-palate, with lots of fine tannins, and an elegant structure. It was vinified with partial stems, and will age beautifully, or be lovely now with an hour in the decanter. Dark berry fruit notes balance the earthy and structured nature of the wine. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 07/09) 

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From winemaker extraordinaire Cecile Chassagne comes our inaugural offering of this spicy little grenache/syrah number from the hills of Les Baux de Provence. More specifically, Cecile's family farm takes its name from the nutty and peppery Beruguette olive that dots the landscape around the domaine. The 2007 Beruguette rouge is an absolute pleasure to imbibe. On the nose, plush red berry fruits partner up with subtle notes of spicebox and cranberry notes. The french would aptly describe this wine as a "vin spherique", one that envelopes the palate with ... Read More » 

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In the heart of the Maconnais lies the village of Chardonnay, birthplace of the Chardonnay grape. From this village we bring you a crisp, unoaked chardonnay, with a creamy texture and a refreshing finish. This delightful white pairs well with chicken fish or lighter vegetable stir-frys. It can also be enjoyed as a reviving summer sipper. 

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The 2008 Image du Sud Viognier, which is a veritable fruit basket of freshness and levity. Vinified at cool temperatures and completely in stainless steel, this brisk vigonier is redolent of white nectarine, sweet meyer lemon and just a whiff of pretty lilac. Its versatility and modest alcohol (12.5%) make it a great choice to enjoy while lounging poolside, or at the dinner table with perhaps one or two of the following dishes: Bouillabaisse (a traditional fish stew from Marseille), scallops gratin with capers and fresh parsley, or a traditional salad N... Read More » 

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Since the late 90s one of the best "Value" areas in Bordeaux is the Cotes de Castillon, just east of St Emilion. The have been many property owners from the prestigious regions of St Emilion, pomerol, etc moving into this area. One of our biggest 2005 Bordeaux sellers is d'Aiguilhe from Stephan von Neipperg of Canon La Gaffeliere fame. We first tasted this Chateau de l'Estang in April 2008 and fell in love with it immediately. We were able to convince the owner Jean Michel Ferrandez and his negociant to give us some cases of a special batch he had and... Read More » 

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The estate has 25 hectares of vines. Eighteen hectares are red varietals, cabernet sauvignon and merlot, and seven hectares are white. The 2005 Château Laubarit Bordeaux is even better than the very successful 2003 vintage that we featured in the club last year. It is rich and ripe like the 2003, but it has more depth of flavor, better balance and a longer finish. Fabulous vintage, great tasting and very affordable red. You can cellar this for a few years or enjoy it tonight one hour after decanting it. Try with rack of lamb! Certified organic too! 

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94 points and an Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "A beautifully fine mousse indicates the class of this finely crafted wine. It has some weight, flavors of green apples, with hints of fresh apricots. There is extreme freshness here, the style dry but rich. This bottling tastes young and would be worth aging six months." (12/09) 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light yellow with a delicate bead. Smoky pear, quince and orange on the nose, with faint yeastiness adding depth. Brisk and dry, displaying finely etched orchard fruit fla... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Muscular but forward, with roasted plum and fig notes backed by braised chestnut and dark tobacco. There's solid grip on the finish. Drink now through 2016." (02/09) 88 points Robert Parker: "The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape has a dark ruby/plum color and a sweet black cherry and currant nose with notes of loamy soil intermixed with a hint of nori (the seaweed wrapper used in sushi restaurants), as well as pepper and lavender. It is very spicy, and that, of course, is a signature of the 2006s. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Cha... Read More » 

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This is 100% Pinot Noir from Verzenay! 

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This is the second wine of Stefan Von Neipperg's Chateau d'Aiguilhe, which is fresh, pure merlot with some spice - a perfect everyday Bordeaux. K&L's Steve Greer says: "Sweet fruit aromas dominate this wine's nose as well as its palate with a nice background of spice. The beauty here comes from the polished tannins and lower-than-usual acidity, which combine to give this wine its elegant mouthfeel. A lovely wine with a slightly spicy finish." 

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Château Sansonnet may very well be the best Bordeaux producer you've never heard of! Located at the east of Saint-Emilion, on the highest point of the plateau, it neighbors a bunch of great classified growth Bordeaux properties. The d'Aulan family took it over in 1999, and they have renovated this property, pouring many Euros into the winery and vineyards. And what does this have to do with Clos Kalinda? We are very excited about this first Bordeaux wine under the Kalinda label; we waited 30 years after all! We tasted and blended a wine we thought would... Read More » 

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The Aristons vineyards are vastly different than the other blanc de blancs producers that we carry. The steeper slopes, less chalk and more fossils in the soil of Brouillet make for a rich, creamy style Chardonnay Champagne that will appeal to just about anyone. This is one of my favorite toasting Champagnes, all of the flavors are up front, it is open knit and fun. It is a perfect way to start a party. (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne Buyer) 

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The Bonville family owns 50 acres of Grand Cru vineyards and uses exclusively estate fruit in this wine. This Champagne is a great example of how much more wine you get for less money compared to a big name non-vintage Champagne when the export brokers, import companies and distributors are taken out of the deal. This is 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay from Avize, Oger and Cramant and one hell of a wine. It is nervy, complex and has a clean, elusive toastiness that is hard to put a finger on, but extremely easy to drink! This wine just has it all: concentratio... Read More » 

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This lovely Gigondas from Domaine de la Gardette exudes super bright cherry notes, along with hints of sassafras, black olive and cocoa power. This southern Rhone beauty posess very nice balance, with juicy fruit and medium-fine tannins that make the finish on this wine elegant rather than coarse and chewy. Crack open a bottle of the Tradition and enjoy with grilled chicken and fig sausages or a homemade wild mushroom pizza! 14.5% abv. 

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'Les Traverses' comes from the walls which support the earth and protect it from the significant erosion in this region, where a strong wind, the Mistral, blows throughout the year. 80% grenache blanc, 20% bourboulenc. Pale and limpid yellow colour with brilliant highlights and pronounced legs. Very aromatic nose with floral and fruity notes. Distinguished, with a well-balanced freshness and a fleshy and warm finish. Serve this wine with Grilled sole with citrus fruits or Fillet of cod with gingered watercress purée. Even Chicken with grilled almonds... Read More » 

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This super well balanced bottle of Champagne gets an astoundingly luxurious 7 years of ageing on the lees. It is very rare to find something so reasonably priced that is kept for so long. Composed of even parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier it is fermented in stainless steel. Baron Fuente is a negociant that owns almost 90 acres of vines and purchases another 90 acres "sur pied", meaning that they pick the grapes. The Esprit has a very high quality sour dough toastiness arrived at honestly from the long ageing on the lees. It is round and easy to dr... Read More » 

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Moulin de la Gardette's cuvée Ventabren is a wine that ages gracefully, showing fruit and spice in youth and developing more character and complexity with age as the oak recedes.This latest 2006 cuvée is composed of 70% Grenache from very old vines, 20% Syrah and 10% Cinsault, with the latter fermented together. Fermentation is long and slow, utilizing natural, wild yeasts. Following 12 months ageing in old Allier oak barrels and another 6 months in tank, the wine is lightly filtered and then bottled with a minimum of sulfites added. Open the Ventabren... Read More » 

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This years Champagne pack is a special treat for our club members- as none of the wines included in the package have ever been in the club before! It includes Tarlant's one of a kind Rose Zero, a pink Champagne of the highest quality- made with no sugar added before shipment, Bruno Michel's single vineyard Blanc de Blancs that has minerality unexcelled in the world of wine, and the Michel Arnould Grand Cuvee, a non-vintage blend that happens to come from the 2002 vintage exclusively. I believe this to be the very best six packs that we have ever offered,... Read More » 

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