This is one of those wines the guys buy
because "the women will love it" . . . then
you catch them flexing their muscles and
swigging it at the softball game.
It's pink . . . got a pop top and it fizzes.
But it's much more than that. It's real wine
made from Moscato grapes in Victoria,
Australia. Low alcohol so you can drink more
than one on a hot day. Delicious . . . aromas
of strawberry, watermelon with the gentle
tartness of fuji apples.
I grip it in my manly hand and tilt it back
(real men don't use straws) so that rush of
fruit and frizzante hits my parched gullet
with full force. Ahhhhhh . . . it feels so
good. I rate it H for Hugely Refreshing.
INNOCENT BYSTANDER SPARKLING MOSCATO 2008 Blend of two Muscat grapes, Gordo and
Black Muscat. Six hours of skin contact for
color and aroma. Fermented in stainless
steel. 5.5% alcohol. It comes in a beer sized
bottle with a pop top. I put a bunch of it in
the beer cooler up front so you can get it
chilled on your way to the beach . . . golf
course . . . tennis court . . . pool . . .
mowing the lawn . . . watching fireworks.
PEARSON'S PRICE $11.99 375 ml . . . by
the case for $9.99 each
HOW TO GET SOME: For SAME DAY SERVICE
visit us at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC or
call the store at 202 333 6666 . . . for NEXT
DAY SERVICE you can take a chance that we are
not sold out and email your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY. Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
==================
Steve Silver, Proprietor
(c) 2000-2008 Stephen Silver, all rights reserved. Published Jul 03, 2008 - 06:15 PM
Last year in Argentina, the winery treated
our group to a full day of food, wine and
entertainment on the front lawn . . . topped
off with a massage featuring their own-grown
olive oil based products. By that time I was
useless.
If you ever have the opportunity for a
massage in the vineyards, this is the wine I
recommend.
LA BAMBA CHENIN-RIELSING 2007 Here's what they did with this wine . . .
blended Chenin Blanc, an aromatic white grape
which gives off hints of pear, melon and
honeysuckle, best known for the French
classic Vouvray . . . and blended it with
Riesling, full of raciness and minerality.
The final product is off-dry . . . bright and
fresh and crisp. Drink as an aperitif, with
light, creamy cheeses or with anything picnic.
Reg 8.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $5.99 .
. . $4.99 by the case
HOW TO GET SOME: For SAME DAY SERVICE
visit us at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC or
call the store at 202 333 6666 . . . for NEXT
DAY SERVICE you can take a chance that we are
not sold out and email your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY. Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
==================
Steve Silver, Proprietor
(c) 2000-2008 Stephen Silver, all rights reserved. Published Jul 03, 2008 - 06:12 PM
July 4 is Thursday (omigod you say) and
you're heading to the beach.
The kids are going to want to play putt-putt
and all you want is to catch some rays and
read a paperback. At some point during that
idyllic week you're going to need a glass of
wine . . . maybe a martini.
Follow me carefully . . . an idea is
germinating . . . this is one of those Adam
Smith moments . . . you need wine and I've
got a warehouse full.
PEARSON'S WAREHOUSE SALE CONTINUES . . .
Is this a great country or what?
ALL OF THE WINES DESCRIBED BELOW HAVE BEEN
SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED BELOW PEARSON'S LOW
"RED TAG" PRICES . . . available thru
July 3 . . . WHILE THEY LAST.
Many open for tasting . . . many in short
supply . . . come prepared to substitute.
PENFOLD'S RAWSON'S RETREAT CHARDONNAY
2007 Winemaker notes: "The grapes are
sourced from vineyards throughout South
Australia, including a sizeable contribution
from the Barossa valley. The Chardonnay is a
true Australian 'sunshine-in-a-glass' style
with clear tropical fruit aromas, creamy
flavours and a touch of oak. Pale straw
colour. Lifted aromas of rock melon meld with
notes of freshly peeled yellow peach. An
instantly approachable wine. The creamy
mid-palate is supported by a tropical fruit
core resulting in a wine that is structured
to please."
Reg 8.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 45% OFF . . . $4.99
RONCIER ROUGE MAISON L. TRAMIER ET
FILS On the label there is no vintage (it's so
good it has to be 2005) . . . and no
appellation. It's 100% Pinot Noir grown in
vineyards around Mercurey. Bright cherry &
strawberry nose. Pure Pinot Noir flavor.
Fresh as can be. The only red Burgundy I've
ever found (except in a farmer's pail) that
you can really enjoy at WAAAAY UNDER $10.
Reg 9.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $5.99
MEZZACORONA MERLOT 2005 You'll find MezzaCorona on just about
every Italian Bistro wine by the glass list.
The Merlot is a soft and supple red wine from
Trentino.
Reg 9.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $5.99
DOMAINE DE GOURNIER MERLOT 2006 Robert Kacher notes: "Domaine de
Gournier is located in Provence, above the
Mediterranean, between Avignon and Nîmes,
near the town of Uzes and the famous Pont du
Gard. The vineyards, planted along low
limestone hills studded with calcareous rock
and sparse clumps of wind-beaten vegetation,
benefit from the southern exposition to the
provençal sun. Domaine de Gournier is owned
by Maurice Barnouin. Barnouin is a
pepinierist, a vine clone and rootstock
expert. His father was a pioneer in the
region's re-planting with low yielding,
intensely flavored varietals. The Merlot
clone planted here is sourced from vineyards
on the right bank of Bordeaux. The grapes are
hand-harvested and vinified in stainless
steel tanks in order to focus on the fresh
fruit. This Merlot exhibits a saturated
purple color and a spicy, blackberry nose and
flavors. This beautifully made chunky little
Merlot has long been recognized as a great
value."
Reg 9.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $5.99
DOMAINE DUPEUBLE 2007 BEAUJOLAIS
NOUVEAU Beaujolais as it was made 100 years ago.
Owned by the Depeuble family since 1512. The
boys at Dupeuble believe theirs is the only
true Beaujolais . . . like no other. Farmed
organically. They make highly concentrated,
low yield Beaujolais from 50 year old vines .
. . "superconcentrated" and "engorged in
blackberries." tiny quantities.
Reg 12.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 46% OFF . . . $6.99
FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA PRESENTS BIANCO
2006 Winemaker notes: "A zesty white
wine with light, delicate flavors that are
perfect for afternoon sipping or pairing with
fun easy meals such as Chinese take-out,
grilled shrimp, fruit and cheeses or mixed
salads."
Reg 10.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 37% OFF . . . $6.99
ROOGLE RIESLING 2007 Wine Advocate 90 points: "The 2007
Riesling is light straw-colored with a lovely
perfume of mineral, spring flowers, and
honeysuckle with a hint of tropical fruits in
the background. Just off-dry (10 grams
residual sugar), round, and intensely
flavored, this is very sexy Riesling at a
great price. Could this be the booty-call
wine of the year?"
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S
INDEPENDENCE PRICE 44% OFF . . . $8.99
KENWOOD SONOMA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2006 Winemaker's notes: "The fruit
sourced for this wine comes from our growers
in five different appellations in Sonoma
County. Grapes from vineyards in the cooler
regions of Carneros and the Russian River
Valley bring grassy characteristics to the
wine, while grapes from the warmer Dry Creek,
Sonoma Valley and Alexander Valley regions
create melony, fruity flavors."
PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE PRICE $8.99
MONTE ANTICO TOSCANA 2004 Winemaker notes: "Blend of Merlot
and Sangiovese. Dark ruby in color, its
bouquet of leather, earth, herbs, black
cherries, licorice and plums is confirmed on
the medium to full-bodied palate - round,
spicy, elegant, attractively fruity and
extremely versatile with any fare from pasta
or risotto, to meat, fowl and cheese."
Reg 14.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $8.99
CHATEAU BONNET BLANC BORDEAUX 2006 Winemaker notes: "This blend of
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion and a bit of
Muscadelle has a nose of lemon, grapefruit
and straw. It is medium bodied and very crisp
with good acidity and some sweetness."
Reg 13.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 29% OFF . . . $9.99
EARTH 2.0 2006 Organically grown Cabernet Sauvignon and
Tempranillo . . . from Navarra, Spain between
Rioja and Bordeaux . . . the Cabernet gives
the wine Bordeaux-like structure . . . the
Tempranillo gives it youth and freshness . .
. six months in oak barrels for a bit of
toast. Wonderful cherry color. The nose is an
intensive bouquet of black fruits and
licorice. This wine is elegantly toasty. On
the palate it is smooth, round and full with
a long finish. Delicious.
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S
INDEPENDENCE PRICE 38% OFF . . . $9.99
BURGANS ALBARINO 2006 RIAS BAIXAS,
SPAIN Wine Advocate 89 points. "The 2006
Burgans Albarino, a custom cuvee chosen by
importer Eric Solomon, is a candidate for
Best Buy in the Albarino category. Medium
gold-colored, the wine has excellent honey,
mineral, orange marmalade and peach aromas
and flavors in a just off-dry format. Drink
it over the next 12-18 months with grilled
salmon, tuna, and roast chicken."
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 31% OFF . . . $10.99
BIG FIRE OREGON PINOT GRIS 2006 Winemaker notes: "A nearly perfect
Pinot Gris with flavors of apple and pear and
the perfume of sweet honeysuckle. It makes us
think of long, luxurious summer evenings. The
clink of glasses, flickering candelight,
shouts of kids running on the lawn and chats
that last into the late, warm dusk."
Reg 17.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 33% OFF . . . $11.99
CHATEAU LA GRANGE CLINET BORDEAUX 2005 53% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11%
Cabernet Franc
One of the best, ever, for this property.
Peak ripeness led to beautiful grapes, giving
a high standard wine. This wine can be laid
down, but also may be enjoyed now. Awarded a
Gold Medal at the Concours Général Agricole
de Paris with these laudatory comments:
fruity, well balanced, ample: Beautiful wine!
Reg 17.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 33% OFF . . . $11.99
VILLA MARIA SAUVIGNON BLANC NEW
ZEALAND 2007 Winemaker notes: "This Sauvignon
Blanc is bursting with ripe gooseberry,
citrus lime, tropical melon and exotic herbal
aromas. The wine's layers of flavour excite
and intrigue. It is a fresh and ripely
flavoured wine with fantastic intensity,
finishing with crisp and racy acidity."
Reg 16.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 30% OFF . . . $11.99
AMERICAN WINETASTERS SOCIETY NAPA
VALLEY MERLOT 2005 This 100% Merlot is 100% delicious.
Opened at 10 am and filled the room with its
black/blueberry fragrances all day. The color
is deep ruby . . . medium bodied yet very
persistant . . . the tannins are there but
are hidden away beneath the seductive fruit.
The fruit is sweet and bright with an
unexpected structure that's very much like
Cabernet . . . the flavor remains on your
palate for twenty seconds or more. 550 cases
produced. We have 100 of them.
Reg price . . . there is no such thing . . .
I would peg it at $25-$30.
PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE PRICE $13.99
CARPE DIEM NAPA VALLEY CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 2005 Made at Dominus Estate by Christian
Mouiex (Chat Petrus) crack winemaking team.
Winemaker notes: "Carpe Diem
Cabernet Sauvignon is made in a classic
winemaking style, respecting the
characteristics of the Cabernet Sauvignon
grape. The wine is fruity, elegant, and
exhibits soft tannins. This is a very
pleasant wine to drink in its youth. Oak is
used sparingly to keep Carpe Diem fresh with
vibrant fruit. Grapes for the Carpe Diem
Cabernet Sauvignon have been selected
exclusively from the best vineyards in world
renowned Napa Valley. Vinified under the
strict supervision of Christian Moueix's
winemaking team in Yountville, California,
Carpe Diem embodies the essence of Napa
Valley classic Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a
fresh and straightforward wine, expressing
its bountiful fruit with aromas of wild
strawberries and soft tannins."
Reg 26.99 . . . PEARSON'S
INDEPENDENCE PRICE 41% OFF . . . $15.99
QUINTA DO ALQUEVE TOURIGA
NACIONAL-SYRAH 2003 Robert Kacher notes: "Paulo
Saturnino Cunha is the owner of the Quinta do
Alqueve, a terrific property in the Ribatejo
region of Portugal, approximately 40 miles
north of Lisbon. He has worked hard to
transform his family's farm of many
generations - planting nearly 140 acres of
tightly spaced vineyards 20 years ago in the
sandy, dry calcaire soil. These wines are
made very carefully - starting in the
vineyards. Yields are severely controlled,
crop-thinning is done twice each season, and
all the fruit is picked by hand and
hand-sorted before vinification. This
Syrah-Touriga is an ultra luxurious wine that
competes with anything in its price range.
The wine is opaque with hues of deep blue,
with scents of wild berries and smoked meats;
richly extracted this concentrated,
powerhouse of a wine shows breed and balance
through its long and persistent finish."
Reg 39.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 60% OFF . . . $15.99
BIG NOSE 2006 This is unique, northern climate
Washington State wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon
is intense . . . the Syrah gives it a touch
of sweetness and luxury . . . the Cabernet
Franc brings out the brashness . . . aged in
20% new French oak. Quite different than many
syrupy Calfifornia reds. A solid beef wine
for sure.
PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE PRICE $19.99
B.R. COHN SONOMA VALLEY SYRCAB 2002 Winemaker notes: "The 2002 SyrCab
is produced from gapes grown on the Olive
Hill Estate Vineyard and selected Sonoma
Valley vineyards. This wine is blended with
60% Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and
40% Syrah from the Sonoma Valley. It offers
rich, luscious fruit, a mouth filling full
palate and a finish of silky tannins. Aged
for 18 months in premium French oak barrels,
the SyrCab is a great accompaniment to
grilled meats."
Reg 39.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 50% OFF . . . $19.99
BEAULIEU VINEYARD PRIVATE RESERVE
TAPESTRY 2004 . . . 4 cases Winery notes: The Tapestry was
first released in 1990 as a complement to the
Georges de Latour. It is a classic Bordeaux
blend: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet
franc, petit verdot and malbec; elegant and
beautifully balanced. Black cherry, brambly
blackberry, cassis, dark cocoa and cedar
dominate the nose and palate while 20 months
of barrel age in 70% new barrels add warm
vanilla nuances (more than half the barrels
were French, with the remainder being a blend
of American, Hungarian and Russian). Notably
concentrated and richly textured.
Wine & Spirits Magazine 92 points:
"Floral cherry scents give a light clarity to
the aroma of this blend while dense cherry
and darker berry flavors give it a supple
comforting power. The tannins are firm
blackened along the edges while the fruit
remains fresh hinting at jasmine."
Reg 49.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $29.99
FRANCOIS BILLION BRUT SPECIAL ROSE Pinot Noir is added to the Grand Cru
Chardonnay making it a lush, colorful, fuller
bodied Champagne than the GRAND CRU CUVEE . .
. do not be afraid to serve this robust rose
with red meat or game.
PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE PRICE .
. . $34.99
FRANCIS COPPOLA DIAMOND COLLECTION MERLOT
2004
3.0 LITER This impressive 3.0 liter is equivalent
to 4 full bottles. A dark purple-red wine
with aromas of Cherries, blueberries, dark
chocolate and a touch of vanilla . . . blend
of Merlot and Syrah . . . aged 12 months in
French oak.
Winemaker notes: "With Merlot the
objective is to create a wine that has
structure and complexity, but soft, smooth
tannins. We find that sourcing fruit from
several different appellations works best to
give us a Merlot which exudes multiple layers
of flavors and a nice seductive texture.
Grapes that come from Napa provide weight,
sweet fruit flavors and the intense aromatics
of fresh berries in our wine. Sonoma fruit
contributes natural acidity to create more
balance and finesse. Monterey County grapes
provide concentration, which is the result of
the well-drained sandy loam soils that
charcterize the region."
Reg 59.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 33% OFF . . . $39.99
HOW TO GET SOME: For SAME DAY SERVICE
visit us at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC or
call the store at 202 333 6666 . . . for NEXT
DAY SERVICE you can take a chance that we are
not sold out and email your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY. Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
==================
Steve Silver, Proprietor
(c) 2000-2008 Stephen Silver, all rights reserved. Published Jun 30, 2008 - 07:08 PM
July 4 is next week (omigod you say) and
you're heading to the beach.
The kids are going to want to play putt-putt
and all you want is to catch some rays and
read a paperback. At some point during that
idyllic week you're going to need a glass of
wine . . . maybe a martini.
Follow me carefully . . . an idea is
germinating . . . this is one of those Adam
Smith moments . . . you need wine and I've
got a warehouse full . . . where you have to
walk sideways to get through the aisles.
STARTING TODAY AT 10 AM . . . PEARSON'S
SUMMER 30-65% OFF WINE SALE
"Is this a great country or what?"
THIS WEEK ONLY . . . TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY,
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
30% OFF ALL "REGULAR PRICED" WHITE TAGGED BOTTLES
5% OFF ALL "SALE PRICED" RED TAGGED BOTTLES
WHEN YOU BUY 12 OR MORE BOTTLES MIX OR
MATCH
details below.
RULES OF THE SALE
1. 100% OF OUR ''IN STOCK'' 750 ML wine and
champagne inventory is included.
2. ''IN STOCK'' ITEMS ONLY. . . NO
SPECIAL ORDERS.
3. FIVE DAYS ONLY . . . June 24, 25, 26,
27 & 28.
4. FOR EMAIL CUSTOMERS ONLY.
5. BRING FRIENDS . . . If they give us
their EMAIL ADDRESS, they can have 30% OFF, too.
6. 30% CASE DISCOUNT applies to the
REGULAR WHITE TAG PRICES in any assortment of
12 OR MORE 750 ml wines that we have ''IN
STOCK.''
7. RED TAG SALE wines ARE INCLUDED . . .
TAKE 5% OFF RED TAG WINES when they are
included in any assortment of 12 or more 750
ml wines.
8. NO SPECIAL ORDERS. If we don't have it
IN STOCK, it's not included.
9. ALSO NOT INCLUDED: Special orders,
future orders, previously ordered, and
previously paid for wines.
Many will be open for tasting . . . some will
sell out before you get here . . . all are
delicious . . . . buy early . . . buy often .
. . come with an open palate.
plus . . . THOUSANDS MORE BOTTLES
LISTED
BELOW AT 33% to 65% OFF . . .
the wines in this list are dirt cheap . . .
no further discounts apply.
14 NEW WINES FURTHER REDUCED . . .
CHATEAU MONTROCHE 2004/2005 . . . 5
cases Robert Kacher notes: "This small
château is located near the town of
Saint-Gilles, 15 miles from the Mediterranean
Sea and just west of the Rhône River. It is
owned by Antoine Dufoix and his family.
Details of vineyard management and
vinification are overseen by Sylvia &
François Cornut, owners of Mas Guiot, a
neighboring estate. Sylvia is an oenologist,
and François helps Antoine in the tending of
the vineyards. The rocky soils here are
reminiscent of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the
vine plants range in age from 30 to 50 years
old. Both varietals are grown at very low
yields, and always picked late, ensuring very
deep, profound wines, with amazingly soft
tannins. The blend for this bottling is
typically 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah, but
will vary slightly depending on the vintage.
The fruit is hand-harvested, vinified in
tank, and bottled unfiltered."
Reg 9.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $5.99
DOMAINE DE GOURNIER MERLOT 2006 . . .
3 cases Robert Kacher notes: "Domaine de
Gournier is located in Provence, above the
Mediterranean, between Avignon and Nîmes,
near the town of Uzes and the famous Pont du
Gard. The vineyards, planted along low
limestone hills studded with calcareous rock
and sparse clumps of wind-beaten vegetation,
benefit from the southern exposition to the
provençal sun. Domaine de Gournier is owned
by Maurice Barnouin. Barnouin is a
pepinierist, a vine clone and rootstock
expert. His father was a pioneer in the
region's re-planting with low yielding,
intensely flavored varietals. The Merlot
clone planted here is sourced from vineyards
on the right bank of Bordeaux. The grapes are
hand-harvested and vinified in stainless
steel tanks in order to focus on the fresh
fruit. This Merlot exhibits a saturated
purple color and a spicy, blackberry nose and
flavors. This beautifully made chunky little
Merlot has long been recognized as a great
value."
Reg 9.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $5.99
DOMAINE DUPEUBLE 2007 BEAUJOLAIS
NOUVEAU . . . 2 cases Beaujolais as it was made 100 years ago.
Owned by the Depeuble family since 1512. The
boys at Dupeuble believe theirs is the only
true Beaujolais . . . like no other. Farmed
organically. They make highly concentrated,
low yield Beaujolais from 50 year old vines .
. . "superconcentrated" and "engorged in
blackberries." tiny quantities.
Reg 12.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 46% OFF . . . $6.99
CHATEAU STE MICHELLE SAUVIGNON BLANC
2006 . . . 4 cases Winemaker notes: "The mostly
stainless steel fermentation makes this a
crisp, clean, refreshing style of Sauvignon
Blanc. The wine offers fresh aromas and
flavors of lemongrass, apple and melon. We
add Semillon, which contributes an appealing
fig character and a beautiful soft, rich
quality to the wine."
Reg 10.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 36% OFF . . . $6.99
MONTE ANTICO TOSCANA 2004 . . . 4
cases Winemaker notes: "Blend of Merlot
and Sangiovese. Dark ruby in color, its
bouquet of leather, earth, herbs, black
cherries, licorice and plums is confirmed on
the medium to full-bodied palate - round,
spicy, elegant, attractively fruity and
extremely versatile with any fare from pasta
or risotto, to meat, fowl and cheese."
Reg 14.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $8.99
CHATEAU BONNET BLANC BORDEAUX 2006 . .
. 4 cases Winemaker notes: "This blend of
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion and a bit of
Muscadelle has a nose of lemon, grapefruit
and straw. It is medium bodied and very crisp
with good acidity and some sweetness."
Reg 13.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 29% OFF . . . $9.99
BAILLY-LAPIERRE SAINT BRIS 2005 . . .
3 cases St. Bris . . . the only appellation in
Burgundy where Sauvignon Blanc is allowed.
Previously kept for the locals, this
delicious wine's grapes are grown on a marly
(clay and limestone) soil very similar to its
neighbors, Chablis and Pouilly-Fume (only 35
miles away). The result is Sauvignon Blanc
that has the richness of flavor and mineral
character somewhere between Chablis,
Pouilly-Fume and Sancerre . . . at about HALF
the price of those other famous whites.
Reg 14.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 33% OFF . . . $9.99
BURGANS ALBARINO 2006 RIAS BAIXAS,
SPAIN . . . 2 cases Wine Advocate 89 points. "The 2006
Burgans Albarino, a custom cuvee chosen by
importer Eric Solomon, is a candidate for
Best Buy in the Albarino category. Medium
gold-colored, the wine has excellent honey,
mineral, orange marmalade and peach aromas
and flavors in a just off-dry format. Drink
it over the next 12-18 months with grilled
salmon, tuna, and roast chicken."
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 31% OFF . . . $10.99
BIG FIRE OREGON PINOT GRIS 2006 . . .
3 cases Winemaker notes: "A nearly perfect
Pinot Gris with flavors of apple and pear and
the perfume of sweet honeysuckle. It makes us
think of long, luxurious summer evenings. The
clink of glasses, flickering candelight,
shouts of kids running on the lawn and chats
that last into the late, warm dusk."
Reg 17.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 33% OFF . . . $11.99
CHATEAU LA GRANGE CLINET BORDEAUX 2005
. . . 8 cases 53% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11%
Cabernet Franc
One of the best, ever, for this property.
Peak ripeness led to beautiful grapes, giving
a high standard wine. This wine can be laid
down, but also may be enjoyed now. Awarded a
Gold Medal at the Concours Général Agricole
de Paris with these laudatory comments:
fruity, well balanced, ample: Beautiful wine!
Reg 17.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 33% OFF . . . $11.99
VILLA MARIA SAUVIGNON BLANC NEW
ZEALAND 2007 . . . 8 cases Winemaker notes: "This Sauvignon
Blanc is bursting with ripe gooseberry,
citrus lime, tropical melon and exotic herbal
aromas. The wine's layers of flavour excite
and intrigue. It is a fresh and ripely
flavoured wine with fantastic intensity,
finishing with crisp and racy acidity."
Reg 16.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 30% OFF . . . $11.99
QUINTA DO ALQUEVE TOURIGA
NACIONAL-SYRAH 2003 . . . 9 cases Robert Kacher notes: "Paulo
Saturnino Cunha is the owner of the Quinta do
Alqueve, a terrific property in the Ribatejo
region of Portugal, approximately 40 miles
north of Lisbon. He has worked hard to
transform his family's farm of many
generations - planting nearly 140 acres of
tightly spaced vineyards 20 years ago in the
sandy, dry calcaire soil. These wines are
made very carefully - starting in the
vineyards. Yields are severely controlled,
crop-thinning is done twice each season, and
all the fruit is picked by hand and
hand-sorted before vinification. This
Syrah-Touriga is an ultra luxurious wine that
competes with anything in its price range.
The wine is opaque with hues of deep blue,
with scents of wild berries and smoked meats;
richly extracted this concentrated,
powerhouse of a wine shows breed and balance
through its long and persistent finish."
Reg 39.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 60% OFF . . . $15.99
B.R. COHN SONOMA VALLEY SYRCAB 2002 .
. . 2 cases Winemaker notes: "The 2002 SyrCab
is produced from gapes grown on the Olive
Hill Estate Vineyard and selected Sonoma
Valley vineyards. This wine is blended with
60% Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and
40% Syrah from the Sonoma Valley. It offers
rich, luscious fruit, a mouth filling full
palate and a finish of silky tannins. Aged
for 18 months in premium French oak barrels,
the SyrCab is a great accompaniment to
grilled meats."
Reg 39.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 50% OFF . . . $19.99
FRANCOIS BILLION BRUT SPECIAL ROSE . .
. 21 cases Pinot Noir is added to the Grand Cru
Chardonnay making it a lush, colorful, fuller
bodied Champagne than the GRAND CRU CUVEE . .
. do not be afraid to serve this robust rose
with red meat or game.
PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE PRICE .
. . $34.99
original list . . . some sold out . . .
PENFOLD'S RAWSON'S RETREAT SHIRAZ
CABERNET 2007 . . . SOLD OUT Winemaker notes: "The fruit is
drawn from various South Australian wine
regions, in particular, Padthaway, Langhorne
Creek, Riverland and McLaren Vale. Bright
crimson red. Shiraz fruit dominates the nose
with pepper and spice, dark plum and ripe red
fruit aromas. Cedary oak combines with smoked
meat notes and hints of liquorice. The palate
is dense and rich with juicy red berry fruit.
Coffee mocha flavours that run through the
mid palate add lusciousness and the wine
finishes with finely textured tannins. The
wine shows perfect balance between cedary oak
and ripe fruit flavours."
Reg 8.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 45% OFF . . . $4.99
PENFOLD'S RAWSON'S RETREAT CHARDONNAY
2007 . . . 22 cases Winemaker notes: "The grapes are
sourced from vineyards throughout South
Australia, including a sizeable contribution
from the Barossa valley. The Chardonnay is a
true Australian 'sunshine-in-a-glass' style
with clear tropical fruit aromas, creamy
flavours and a touch of oak. Pale straw
colour. Lifted aromas of rock melon meld with
notes of freshly peeled yellow peach. An
instantly approachable wine. The creamy
mid-palate is supported by a tropical fruit
core resulting in a wine that is structured
to please."
Reg 8.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 45% OFF . . . $4.99
RONCIER ROUGE MAISON L. TRAMIER ET
FILS . . . 22 cases On the label there is no vintage (it's so
good it has to be 2005) . . . and no
appellation. It's 100% Pinot Noir grown in
vineyards around Mercurey. Bright cherry &
strawberry nose. Pure Pinot Noir flavor.
Fresh as can be. The only red Burgundy I've
ever found (except in a farmer's pail) that
you can really enjoy at WAAAAY UNDER $10.
Reg 9.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $5.99
RONCIER BLANC MAISON L. TRAMIER ET
FILS . . . SOLD OUT The white smells like peaches. Mostly
tank fermented Chardonnay with a dose of
Aligote . . . which gives it that crisp
zinginess. There's no vintage on the label
but it's so fresh my palate tells me that it
can't be older than 2006. The only white
Burgundy I've ever found (except in a
farmer's pail) that you can really enjoy at
WAAAAY UNDER $10.
Reg 9.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . .$5.99
MEZZACORONA MERLOT 2005 . . . 4 cases You'll find MezzaCorona on just about
every Italian Bistro wine by the glass list.
The Merlot is a soft and supple red wine from
Trentino.
Reg 9.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $5.99
MEZZACORONA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 .
. . SOLD OUT You'll find MezzaCorona on just about
every Italian Bistro wine by the glass list.
The Cabernet is rich and spicy.
Reg 9.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 4O% OFF . . . $5.99
MEZZACORONA PINOT GRIGIO 2007 . . .
SOLD OUT You'll find MezzaCorona on just about
every Italian Bistro wine by the glass list.
The Pinot Grigio is crisp and juicy.
Reg 9.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $5.99
MEZZACORONA CHARDONNAY 2007 . . . 4
cases You'll find MezzaCorona on just about
every Italian Bistro wine by the glass list.
The Chardonnay is bright and fulfilling.
Reg 9.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $5.99
CLIMBING CHARDONNAY 2005 . . . 3 cases Winery notes: 100% Chardonnay.
Vanilla oak with pineapple and peach aromas.
Vibrant, tropical fruit with a layered,
complex finish. Aged 6 months in French oak.
Reg 16.99 . . .PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 65% OFF . . . $5.99
MAS CARLOT ROSE 2007 . . . SOLD OUT Robert Kacher's notes:
"Constructed around the seventeenth century,
this old Provençal Mas was brought back to
life by the Blanc family, who purchased the
estate in the Sixties. Located on the western
edge of the Rhône River, in the village of
Bellegarde, southeast of the city of Nîmes,
the vineyards are in the heart of the
appellation's cailloux-based soil. This Rosé
is a blend of 55% Grenache, 40 % Syrah and 5%
Mourvèdre all of which have been bled from
tank. This is a gorgeous Rosé, loaded with
wonderfully intermingled flavors of
strawberries and graced by hints of spring
flowers and spice. It's lush on the palate,
with a long, harmonious finish."
Reg 10.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 37% OFF . . . $6.99
FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA PRESENTS ROSSO
2006 . . . SOLD OUT Winemaker notes: "Rosso 2006 has
smooth, rich layers of sweet dark fruits,
cloves, a touch of vanilla and mildly toasted
oak. Its mild tannins make it incredibly
food-friendly, so it's easy to pair with
anything from braised short ribs to grilled
salmon or a sausage and pepperoni pizza.
Reg 10.99 . . . PEARSON'S
INDEPENDENCE PRICE 37% OFF . . . $6.99
FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA PRESENTS BIANCO
2006 . . . 8 cases Winemaker notes: "A zesty white
wine with light, delicate flavors that are
perfect for afternoon sipping or pairing with
fun easy meals such as Chinese take-out,
grilled shrimp, fruit and cheeses or mixed
salads."
Reg 10.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 37% OFF . . . $6.99
CHATEAU STE MICHELLE GEWURZTRAMINER
2006 . . . 3 cases Winemaker notes: "The popular
Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewürztraminer is a
bright, refreshing medium-dry wine with
inviting aromas of lychee nuts nutmeg and
clove spice. This Gewürztraminer is nicely
balanced between fruit and the grape's
natural crisp character, while still being
lush. Try this rich wine with Thai food or
any cuisine with a little "bite" to it."
Reg 11.99 . . . PEARSON'S
INDEPENDENCE PRICE 42% OFF . . . $6.99
CHATEAU ST JEAN SONOMA GEWURZTRAMINER
2005 . . . SOLD OUT Winemaker notes: "The Chateau St.
Jean Gewürztraminer is made in an
off-dry/semi-sweet style. After a brief
soaking on the skins, the juice was fermented
at very low temperatures in small batches for
just over one month in temperature-controlled
stainless steel vessels. This retains natural
acidity and fragrant varietal character. We
stop the fermentation a little early so that
the wine is off-dry, offering balance between
beautiful aromatics and body.
Reg 18.99 . . . PEARSON'S
INDEPENDENCE PRICE 63% OFF . . . $6.99
MACON-LUGNY LES CHARMES, CAVES DE
LUGNY, 2006 . . . 10 cases Light gold to pale straw color. Fresh and
lively with a softness and underlying citrus
on the palate. Medium to full body. Made in
stainless steel. No oak at all. Its long term
relationship with the co-op, Caves de Lugny,
has given consumers the opportunity to drink
good, consistent white Burgundy at a very
reasonable price. White Burgundy for waaaaaay
under $10 . . . quite a value.
PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE PRICE $7.99
PETITE CRAU . . . SOLD OUT Steve: "The nose is earthy and
leathery . . . sweet on the palate and lush
underneath. If it had a Chateauneuf label on
it you would never guess otherwise . . . and
you'd be happy to spend 20 bucks for it . . .
bottled as a non-vintage vin de table, this
is one of the best Rhone values you'll ever
come across."
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 87
points: "All of this comes from 2006. It
is a blend of Grenache and Carignan and is
what the French call a vin de table, but it
is also a wine of pleasure. Dense
ruby/purple, chunky, fleshy, it has
surprising personality and soul for a wine in
this price range ($12). Drink it over the
next several years."
PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE PRICE $8.99
CHALONE MONTEREY COUNTY PINOT NOIR
2006 . . . 17 cases Winemaker notes: "Our 2006
Monterey County Pinot Noir displays silky
layers of dark cherry and raspberry character
with enticing nuances of floral and spice.
These bright, expressive aromas and flavors
come from grapes grown in Monterey County in
California's Central Coast American
Viticultural Area (AVA). Here, cool winds
slow ripening and provide the grapes with
long hangtime, resulting in ripe flavors and
supple tannins. Pinot Noir is considered the
most versatile red wine because it matches
with meat, poultry (great with turkey!),
grilled veggies and even some seafood, such
as salmon, ahi tuna and shellfish-laden
cioppino."
Reg 16.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 47% OFF . . . $8.99
CHALONE MONTEREY COUNTY CHARDONNAY
2006 . . . SOLD OUT Winemaker notes: "Elegant and
fruit-focused, Chalone 2006 Monterey County
Chardonnay captures the bright pear, apple,
citrus and stone fruit character of grapes
grown in Monterey County along California's
Central Coast. Hints of floral and spice
highlight the aromas and echo on the palate.
The wine's vibrant fruit expression reflects
the cool marine fog and winds that caress
these foothill and benchland vineyards. The
perfectly balanced flavors mingle crisp,
natural acidity with a rich, creamy texture
from sur lie aging. Enjoy our Chardonnay with
flavors from the ocean, such as crab cakes,
grilled fish, prawns sautéed in butter and
garlic, or scallops and angel hair pasta
tossed with a cream sauce. Or pour with
grilled chicken or pork, creamy chowders and
mushroom risotto."
Reg 16.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 45% OFF . . . $8.99
ROOGLE RIESLING 2007 . . . 3 cases Wine Advocate 90 points: "The 2007
Riesling is light straw-colored with a lovely
perfume of mineral, spring flowers, and
honeysuckle with a hint of tropical fruits in
the background. Just off-dry (10 grams
residual sugar), round, and intensely
flavored, this is very sexy Riesling at a
great price. Could this be the booty-call
wine of the year?"
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S
INDEPENDENCE PRICE 44% OFF . . . $8.99
ROOGLE SHIRAZ 2006 . . . SOLD OUT Wine Advocate 90 points: "The 2006
Shiraz was aged for 12 months in seasoned
French and American oak. It is purple-colored
and offers up a big whiff of cedar,
blueberry, blackberry, and chocolate aromas.
Full-bodied, ripe and sweet, it has enough
structure to improve for 2-3 years in the
bottle but who is going to defer their
gratification? Drink it over the next 4-6 years."
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S
INDEPENDENCE PRICE 44% OFF . . . $8.99
KENWOOD SONOMA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2006 .
. . 11 cases Winemaker's notes: "The fruit
sourced for this wine comes from our growers
in five different appellations in Sonoma
County. Grapes from vineyards in the cooler
regions of Carneros and the Russian River
Valley bring grassy characteristics to the
wine, while grapes from the warmer Dry Creek,
Sonoma Valley and Alexander Valley regions
create melony, fruity flavors."
PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE PRICE $8.99
EARTH 2.0 2006 . . . 8 cases Organically grown Cabernet Sauvignon and
Tempranillo . . . from Navarra, Spain between
Rioja and Bordeaux . . . the Cabernet gives
the wine Bordeaux-like structure . . . the
Tempranillo gives it youth and freshness . .
. six months in oak barrels for a bit of
toast. Wonderful cherry color. The nose is an
intensive bouquet of black fruits and
licorice. This wine is elegantly toasty. On
the palate it is smooth, round and full with
a long finish. Delicious.
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S
INDEPENDENCE PRICE 38% OFF . . . $9.99
AMERICAN WINETASTERS SOCIETY NAPA
VALLEY MERLOT 2005 . . . 3 cases This 100% Merlot is 100% delicious.
Opened at 10 am and filled the room with its
black/blueberry fragrances all day. The color
is deep ruby . . . medium bodied yet very
persistant . . . the tannins are there but
are hidden away beneath the seductive fruit.
The fruit is sweet and bright with an
unexpected structure that's very much like
Cabernet . . . the flavor remains on your
palate for twenty seconds or more. 550 cases
produced. We have 100 of them.
Reg price . . . there is no such thing . . .
I would peg it at $25-$30.
PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE PRICE $13.99
CHATEAU LA COUR D'ARGENT BORDEAUX 2005
. . . 6 cases Robert Parker Rating 87-89: "This
lower pedigree wine represents undeniable
quality/value rapport in 2005. This vintage
is so deep in quality among the better run,
less heralded estates, that these wines
should appeal to readers looking for terrific
values from Bordeaux. Most of these wines are
Merlot-based and will be drinkable young.
Sleeper of the vintage."
Reg 24.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 36% OFF . . . $15.99
CARPE DIEM NAPA VALLEY CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 200 . . . 18 cases Made at Dominus Estate by Christian
Mouiex (Chat Petrus) crack winemaking team.
Winemaker notes: "Carpe Diem
Cabernet Sauvignon is made in a classic
winemaking style, respecting the
characteristics of the Cabernet Sauvignon
grape. The wine is fruity, elegant, and
exhibits soft tannins. This is a very
pleasant wine to drink in its youth. Oak is
used sparingly to keep Carpe Diem fresh with
vibrant fruit. Grapes for the Carpe Diem
Cabernet Sauvignon have been selected
exclusively from the best vineyards in world
renowned Napa Valley. Vinified under the
strict supervision of Christian Moueix's
winemaking team in Yountville, California,
Carpe Diem embodies the essence of Napa
Valley classic Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a
fresh and straightforward wine, expressing
its bountiful fruit with aromas of wild
strawberries and soft tannins."
Reg 26.99 . . . PEARSON'S
INDEPENDENCE PRICE 41% OFF . . . $15.99
JADE MOUNTAIN NAPA VALLEY SYRAH 2004 .
. . 4 cases Wine Spectator 91 points: "A rich,
savory, supple-textured wine, with spicy wild
berry and hints of game meat, sage and herb.
Ends with a vivid blueberry flavor that's
distinct and captivating. Drink now through
2012. 3,050 cases made."
Reg 29.99 . . .PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $17.99
BIG NOSE 2006 . . . 4 cases This is unique, northern climate
Washington State wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon
is intense . . . the Syrah gives it a touch
of sweetness and luxury . . . the Cabernet
Franc brings out the brashness . . . aged in
20% new French oak. Quite different than many
syrupy Calfifornia reds. A solid beef wine
for sure.
PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE PRICE $19.99
BODEGAS MUGA RESERVA 2004 . . . SOLD
OUT It's the nose that gets you. A meaty
wine, full of earth and leather and coffee
beans . . . dark and succulent . . . rich and
persistent on the palate. Aged in large
foudre for six months, then in oak barrels
made at the winery's own cooperage for two
years . . . finally bottled unfiltered and
aged another year in bottle while waiting to
be released.
Wine Advocate 93+ points: "The
2004 Muga Reserva is dark ruby-colored with
an enticing nose of pain grille, pencil lead,
crushed stone, and blackberry. This leads to
an elegant wine with layers of flavor,
several years of aging potential, and a
lengthy finish."
Reg 33.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 33% OFF . . . $22.99
CHATEAU LA BIENFAISANCE ST EMILION
2005 . . . 3 cases Robert Parker Rating 91-94: "A
breakthrough effort for this 25-acre vineyard
in St.-Christophe des Bardes, this blend of
80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc boasts the
talented Stephane Derenoncourt as its
consultant. The dense ruby/purple hue is
accompanied by aromas and flavors of sweet
cherries, cassis, pain grille, and spice.
Full-bodied with moderately high but sweet,
well-integrated tannin, this beauty should
age effortlessly for 15 or more years."
PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE PRICE $29.99
BEAULIEU VINEYARD PRIVATE RESERVE
TAPESTRY 2004 . . . 4 cases Winery notes: The Tapestry was
first released in 1990 as a complement to the
Georges de Latour. It is a classic Bordeaux
blend: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet
franc, petit verdot and malbec; elegant and
beautifully balanced. Black cherry, brambly
blackberry, cassis, dark cocoa and cedar
dominate the nose and palate while 20 months
of barrel age in 70% new barrels add warm
vanilla nuances (more than half the barrels
were French, with the remainder being a blend
of American, Hungarian and Russian). Notably
concentrated and richly textured.
Wine & Spirits Magazine 92 points:
"Floral cherry scents give a light clarity to
the aroma of this blend while dense cherry
and darker berry flavors give it a supple
comforting power. The tannins are firm
blackened along the edges while the fruit
remains fresh hinting at jasmine."
Reg 49.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 40% OFF . . . $29.99
LES CAILLOUX CHATEANEUF-DU-PAPE 2005 .
. . 4 cases Andre Brunel's exceptional
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Domaine. My favorite red
wine.
Robert Kacher's notes: "Andre
Brunel is highly respected throughout the
Rhone Valley. Brunel's estate, Les Cailloux,
is named for the large, smooth and rounded
stones that characterize the vineyards in
this part of the appellation. The assemblage
is always around 65% old-vine Grenache
(80-110 years old); 25% Mourvedre and 10%
Syrah. Each varietal is vinified separately.
13 of the Grenache is vinified using the
whole cluster to maximize color and aromatics
and aged in foudres or tank while the
Mourvèdre and Syrah is aged in small oak
barrels for 18-24 months. Les Cailloux Rouge
has become the standard to which others are
compared with its high-toned surmaturite
(very-ripe) nose of sweet cherry-raspberry
jam, hints of stewed fruits and sweet herbs.
This wine is deep and chewy with plenty of
ripe tannins and layers of seductive fruit.
The finish is extremely long and concentrated."
Robert Parker 90 points: "The 2005
Les Cailloux Chateauneuf du Pape is a ripe,
heady wine, dense ruby-colored, with plenty
of garrigue, pepper, and kirsch notes
intermixed with plenty of earthy undertones
and underbrush. The wine is tannic, medium to
full-bodied, and will probably benefit from
1-3 years of bottle age and keep for 12-15
years."
International Wine Cellar 92-95
points: "Dark red. Ripe raspberry and
strawberry scents are deep and expansive.
Impressively sweet and lush, with supple
tannins supporting powerful red berry
flavors. Deepens with air, finishing on a
ripe blackberry note, with good acid lift and
excellent length. Very promising."
Reg 59.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 33% OFF . . . $39.99
FRANCIS COPPOLA DIAMOND COLLECTION MERLOT
2004
3.0 LITER . . . 3 bottles This impressive 3.0 liter is equivalent
to 4 full bottles. A dark purple-red wine
with aromas of Cherries, blueberries, dark
chocolate and a touch of vanilla . . . blend
of Merlot and Syrah . . . aged 12 months in
French oak.
Winemaker notes: "With Merlot the
objective is to create a wine that has
structure and complexity, but soft, smooth
tannins. We find that sourcing fruit from
several different appellations works best to
give us a Merlot which exudes multiple layers
of flavors and a nice seductive texture.
Grapes that come from Napa provide weight,
sweet fruit flavors and the intense aromatics
of fresh berries in our wine. Sonoma fruit
contributes natural acidity to create more
balance and finesse. Monterey County grapes
provide concentration, which is the result of
the well-drained sandy loam soils that
charcterize the region."
Reg 59.99 . . . PEARSON'S INDEPENDENCE
PRICE 33% OFF . . . $39.99
HOW TO GET SOME: For SAME DAY SERVICE
visit us at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC or
call the store at 202 333 6666 . . . for NEXT
DAY SERVICE you can take a chance that we are
not sold out and email your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY. Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
==================
Steve Silver, Proprietor
(c) 2000-2008 Stephen Silver, all rights reserved. Published Jun 28, 2008 - 06:45 PM
On terraced plots in the foothills of the
Obarenes Mountains. The soil is clay and
limestone and the climate is exceptional . .
. influenced by all three major European
climates . . . the Mediterranean, Atlantic
and Continental.
Bodegas Muga is a family business.
Twenty
years ago Muga wines were good, basic,
economic and functional.
Today they're internationally praised.
Current head descendant/winemaker, Jorge
Muga, is producing stellar
Tempranillo-Garnacha-Mazuelo-Graciano blends.
His '04 Torre Muga (95 points) was #11 on the
2007 Wine Spectator Top 100.
But this baby . . . Muga Reserva 2004 . . .
would be my pick for Rioja wine of the year
(if anyone asked) . . . AT ONLY TWO
POINTS DIFFERENCE & ONE FOURTH THE PRICE.
It's the nose that gets you. A meaty wine,
full of earth and leather and coffee beans .
. . dark and succulent . . . rich and
persistent on the palate. Aged in large
foudre for six months, then in oak barrels
made at the winery's own cooperage for two
years . . . finally bottled unfiltered and
aged another year in bottle while waiting to
be released.
Taste with us today . . .
BODEGAS MUGA RESERVA 2004 Wine Advocate 93+ points: "The
2004 Muga Reserva is dark ruby-colored with
an enticing nose of pain grille, pencil lead,
crushed stone, and blackberry. This leads to
an elegant wine with layers of flavor,
several years of aging potential, and a
lengthy finish."
Reg 33.99 . . . ONE DAY SALE SATURDAY
JUNE 21 33% OFF . . . $22.99
HOW TO GET SOME: For SAME DAY SERVICE
visit us at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC or
call the store at 202 333 6666 . . . for NEXT
DAY SERVICE you can take a chance that we are
not sold out and email your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY. Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
==================
Steve Silver, Proprietor
(c) 2000-2008 Stephen Silver, all rights reserved. Published Jun 21, 2008 - 05:46 PM
The multi-tasking Bruce Neyers . . .
long time national sales manager for
Kermit Lynch Selections . . .
previously responsible for Joseph
Phelps national sales. He's not just a
marketeer . . . he and his wife are grape
growers and winemakers at their Conn (Napa)
Valley Ranch they purchased in 1984. His
extensive experience with French importer
Lynch's winemakers exposed him to the
sustainable and organic methods used
throughout France by their most illustrious
winemakers. With every vintage, Neyers moved
closer to sustainable farming, until 1998
when he made the decision to embrace organic
farming entirely.
Bruce's partner, friend, consulting winemaker
Ehren Jordan . . . Jordan calls it one
of those "thousand insignificant choices we
make everyday" when he applied for work as a
stock boy at D.C.'s Bell's Liquor on M Street
during his student days at George Washington
University. After graduation his new interest
in wines took him to the Joseph Phelps
Winery and a stint as a temporary tour
guide in training under (you guessed it)
Bruce Neyers. Then two years in France
and eventually back to California where his
new-learned techniques helped him land a job
with Helen Turley and eventually
General Manager, Winemaker and
Viticulturist at Turley Wine
Cellars . . . where he is to this day
along with his own Napa winery named
Failla as well as partner and
consulting winemaker to Neyers.
Neyers' extensive California portfolio is
consistently at the top of Robert
Parker's preferences. Parker describes
the effort: "Neyers also has an impressive
portfolio of wines, some of which come
from his own estate vineyards tucked away in
the Conn Valley. His winemaker is none
other than Turley Cellars' highly respected
Ehren Jordan. I thought this was the
strongest line-up of wines Neyers has yet
produced, although last year the tastings
were nearly as good, so he seems to be on a
roll."
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT . . .
A TASTING OF SIX OF MY FAVORITE BRUCE NEYERS
WINES. Except for the Carneros Chardonnay, each
of the wines I've chosen for this tasting are
tiny production gems of about a thousand
cases or less.
MONDAY NIGHT, JUNE 23, BETWEEN 5 and 8 PM
PEARSON'S WINE & LIQUOR 2436 Wisconsin Avenue NW
There is no charge for the tasting . . .
however we must be prepared.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to
steve@PearsonsWine.com
Man oh man . . . can these guys make wine!
NEYERS CHARDONNAY LOS CARNEROS 2006 4400 cases produced
Robert Parker 90 points: "The 2006
Chardonnay Carneros has a nice, smoky nose of
hazelnuts, honeyed citrus, and a touch of
tropical fruits in a medium to full-bodied
wine with, again, great fruit purity,
richness, and zesty underlying acidity."
Connoisseurs Guide 90 points:
"Impressive for its richness derived from a
mix of ripe grapes, oak with a slight creme
brulee bent and its toasted grains aromas,
this full-bodied wine is fairly oily on the
palate. Its mid-volume hazelnut and apple
flavors hold up well into the wine's long,
somewhat fleshy finish" 90 Points
PEARSON'S PRICE 25.99
NEYERS CHARDONNAY EL NOVILLERO VINEYARD
2006 548 cases produced
Robert Parker 92 points: "Leesy
complexity is noticeable in the 2006
Chardonnay El Novillero Vineyard. This wine
exhibits good acidity and much more
minerality, with hints of pineapple, buttered
citrus, brioche, and waxy notes. The wine is
a superb Chardonnay, pure, medium to
full-bodied, and I suspect capable of lasting
3-4 years."
Steve Tanzer's International Wine
Cellar 91 points: "Full gold-tinged
yellow. Aromas of yellow fruits, lemon and
honeycomb. Lush and honeyed, but with its
viscous texture perked up by ripe acidity.
The plump finish offers lingering stone
fruits and a tactile impression of extract."
PEARSON'S PRICE 39.99
NEYERS ZINFANDEL HIGH VALLEY VINEYARD
2005 1036 cases produced
Robert Parker 91 points: "The
finest of this trio is the 2005 Zinfandel
High Valley, a high elevation (1,600 feet)
site in the Chiles Valley. This effort
exhibits the tell-tale elegance, high acids,
and lower alcohol of the vintage along with
abundant quantities of raspberry and black
cherry fruit in its more complete,
concentrated personality. Displaying both
elegance and power, this beauty can be drunk
over the next 5-7 years."
PEARSON'S PRICE 27.99
NEYERS SYRAH OLD LAKEVILLE ROAD 2006 1190 cases produced
Robert Parker 90 points: "The 2006
Syrah Old Lakeville is deep ruby/purple,
offering hints of charcoal, blackberry,
raspberry, and cherry notes. It has
impressive ripeness and density, richness,
and more tannin and structure than the Hudson
Vineyard. This particular cuvee will benefit
from 1-2 years of cellaring and should last
for up to a decade."
Wine Spectator 93 points: "Ripe and grapey,
with rich, elegant spice, pepper and juicy,
dusty wild berry flavors that are sleek and
focused, ending with a long, persistent
finish. Drink now through 2012."
PEARSON'S PRICE 28.99
NEYERS MOURVEDRE PATO VINEYARD 2006 353 cases produced
Robert Parker 90 points: "The 2006
Mourvedre Pato Vineyard is relatively stylish
for a wine that can often be rustic and
animal. The wine displays civilized blueberry
and raspberry fruit with earth and spice. It
is well-made, medium to full-bodied, with
excellent ripeness and sweet tannin. Drink it
over the next 5-6 years."
PEARSON'S PRICE 29.99
NEYERS CABERNET SAUVIGNON CONN VALLEY
2005 794 cases produced
Robert Parker rating (88-90):
"Cassis, tannin, tar, and oak characteristics
as well as structure are found in the 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon Neyers Ranch.
Medium-bodied and elegant with good
underlying acidity and purity, it should
drink well for 10-12 years."
PEARSON'S PRICE 44.99
HOW TO GET SOME: For SAME DAY SERVICE
visit us at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC or
call the store at 202 333 6666 . . . for NEXT
DAY SERVICE you can take a chance that we are
not sold out and email your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME TO THE WINE TASTING MONDAY
NIGHT.
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Steve Silver, Proprietor
(c) 2000-2008 Stephen Silver, all rights reserved. Published Jun 18, 2008 - 05:46 PM
L'Evangile is a superb right bank Bordeaux
property located between Chateau Petrus and
Chateau Cheval Blanc. Dates to the mid 1700s
and now owned by the Domaines Baron de
Rothschild . . . normal production 5,000
cases . . . a mere 3,300 were produced in
this exceptional vintage.
The 2005 Bordeaux vintage is considered
extraordinary . . . ranked among the greatest
Bordeaux vntages ever produced. The Wine
Spectator described the '05 L'Evangile as
"incredible" and "exotic" . . . rating it a
perfect 100 points. You can cellar this wine
for twenty years or more.
At $400 a bottle, this 100 point wine is a
rare Bordeaux bargain. Others in the
perfectly rated category . . . Chateaux
Petrus, Margaux, Haut Brion, Ausone, Leoville
Las Cases, Lafleur, L'Eglise Clinet . . . are
soaring beyond reach . . . if at all available.
CHATEAU L'EVANGILE POMEROL 2005 Wine Spectator 100 points Barrel Tasting: "This is incredible.
Exotic. Complex aromas and flavors of ripe
fruit, dark chocolate, coffee and light
raisins. Full-bodied, big and velvety. Very,
very long. This could be close to 100 points."
Bottle Tasting: "Almost purple black,
with pure tapenade, hints of ripe plum,
berry. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins,
chocolate berry, vanilla and tea flavors."
PEARSON'S PRICE $399 . . . extremely
limited
All from the same winemaker . . . each from a
different vineyard.
The experience. One day about a month
ago Rob Stuart's sales diva, Trish Rogers,
entertained me with stories about the tiny
production wines her boss was making. I was
busy at the time and wasn't ready to pay that
much attention . . . but this tenacious lass
wasn't about to let my priorities ruin
her presentation.
Stuart started out as a biochemist . . . with
the heart of an artist. Stuart has been
creating artistic wines for other people for
26 vintages . . . in Napa Valley, Medford,
Oregon, Yakima, Washington, and now
Willamette Valley where he's on his own . . .
with a winery, a wife, three kids and a house.
She set his six Pinot Noirs on the table and
never took a breath . . . the woman is a
one-woman sideshow . . . an Irish folk singer
and instrumentalist in her previous life . .
. and a combination Pinot Noir aficionado and
Irish homebody in her current one. Once each
month she jets off from her family in Ireland
to travel the U.S. stumping (stomping?) for
her favorite Pinot Noirs.
The lineup. Six different Pinots from
five different vineayrds . . . each comprised
of unique Willamette soils at various
elevations and for the most part dry-farmed
(that means no water except for the natural,
barren rainfall of the region . . . each
grown by a friend of long and loyal standing.
Hand harvested under Rob's supervision, then
crushed, fermented, racked and aged in French
oak barrels at Stuart's winery for a year or
more. This is tiny production stuff. Only a
single barrel of each wine was produced.
I emphasize.
ONE BARREL OF EACH / A MERE 25 CASES /
150 CASES OF TOTAL PRODUCTION.
The vintage. 2006 in Willamette Valley
was exceptional. The growing season was long
and dry . . . extending well into November .
. . each new morn included a prayer that the
rains be delayed one more day.
Prayers answered . . . Rob describes the
results: "Knowing your vineyards and
gambling are a way of life in this business,
and the results of this hard work and good
fortune were lush, fully developed flavors,
slightly lower acids, and earlier drinking
wines. Bright, rich, fruity wines bursting
with intensity and verve."
Still with me? The final step is
crucial. The wines must be tasted in the
proper progression, no exceptions . . . the
only way the essence of Rob Stuart's Pinot
Noirs can be properly conveyed . . . this is
a rule . . . dare to ignore it and you will
be required to present yourself and a ruler
to Trish (or Patricia, as her mum calls her)
for an old fashioned knuckle rapping.
R STUART 2006 PINOT NOIRS The six wines . . . drink In this order .
. . no exceptions.
1) The first, known as GOLDSCHMIDT
2006, is heavenly . . . light and elegant.
2) WEBER 2006 adds sweet spice and
nutmeg to the allure.
3) With DAFFODIL HILL 2006 begins
earthiness.
4) TEMPERENCE HILL 2006 is rich
and lush. SOLD OUT 5) ELKHORN RIDGE 2006 is a rich,
racy, mouthful of fruit.
6) The final, a blend of all five Rob
humbly calls AUTOGRAPH 2006 . . .
proof that the whole can be greater than the
sum of its parts.SOLD OUT
Father's Day Progression . . .
instructions included.
Buy an assortment of any six for $299.00 . . . a savings of $10 a bottle
Remember . . . there were only 25 cases of
each wine . . . we don't have nearly that many.
HOW TO GET SOME: For SAME DAY SERVICE
visit us at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC or
call the store at 202 333 6666 . . . for NEXT
DAY SERVICE you can take a chance that we are
not sold out and email your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY. Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
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Steve Silver, Proprietor
(c) 2000-2008 Stephen Silver, all rights reserved. Published Jun 14, 2008 - 05:17 PM
Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Penfolds .
. . who was making sherry and port wines for
his patients . . . for "medicinal" purposes .
. . a hundred years later Penfolds made major
inroads with quality table wines . . . earned
a world-wide reputation for its
many-times-awarded Grange Hermitage . . .
Penfolds is now one of Australia's most
significant producers.
Rawson's Retreat is Penfolds' basic line . .
. solid, affordable, well-made wines made to
drink within a year or two of their release.
Incredible values . . . AT SIXTY BUCKS A
CASE !!!!
PENFOLD'S RAWSON'S RETREAT SHIRAZ CABERNET
2007 Winemaker notes: "The fruit is
drawn from various South Australian wine
regions, in particular, Padthaway, Langhorne
Creek, Riverland and McLaren Vale. Bright
crimson red. Shiraz fruit dominates the nose
with pepper and spice, dark plum and ripe red
fruit aromas. Cedary oak combines with smoked
meat notes and hints of liquorice. The palate
is dense and rich with juicy red berry fruit.
Coffee mocha flavours that run through the
mid palate add lusciousness and the wine
finishes with finely textured tannins. The
wine shows perfect balance between cedary oak
and ripe fruit flavours."
PEARSON'S PRICE 5.99 . . . BUY 12 OR
MORE BOTTLES MIX OR MATCH $4.99
PENFOLD'S RAWSON'S RETREAT CHARDONNAY 2007 Winemaker notes: "The grapes are
sourced from vineyards throughout South
Australia, including a sizeable contribution
from the Barossa valley. The Chardonnay is a
true Australian 'sunshine-in-a-glass' style
with clear tropical fruit aromas, creamy
flavours and a touch of oak. Pale straw
colour. Lifted aromas of rock melon meld with
notes of freshly peeled yellow peach. An
instantly approachable wine. The creamy
mid-palate is supported by a tropical fruit
core resulting in a wine that is structured
to please."
PEARSON'S PRICE 5.99 . . . BUY 12 OR
MORE BOTTLES MIX OR MATCH $4.99
HOW TO GET SOME: For SAME DAY SERVICE
visit us at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC or
call the store at 202 333 6666 . . . for NEXT
DAY SERVICE you can take a chance that we are
not sold out and email your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY. Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
==================
Steve Silver, Proprietor
(c) 2000-2008 Stephen Silver, all rights reserved. Published Jun 12, 2008 - 05:37 PM
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Last year in Argentina, the winery treated
our group to a full day of food, wine and
entertainment on the front lawn . . . topped
off with a massage featuring their own-grown
olive oil based products. By that time I was
useless.
July 4 is next week (omigod you say) and
you're heading to the beach.
Planted in Rioja's sweet spot . . . Rioja Alta.
I can't say enough about these guys.
We received our tiny allocation yesterday.
