Forbes
Best
of the
Web
Summer
                    2003

Pop's Wines & Spirits
256 Long Beach Road
Island Park, New York 11558
516.431.0025
516.432.2648, Fax
sales@popswine.com

Store Hours:  Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu: 8am-8pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-9pm, Sunday: 12 Noon - 5pm


View Pop's End-Bin Wines
Reductions from 30% - 90%
 
Receive email notification on new wines, wines of note,
wines you can't live without.

Send an email to customerservice@popswine.com 
Our position on
2009 Bordeaux ....

Having trouble with IE7? (Shopping or Browsing)
 
Gift Certificates
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
September 3, 2010
Updated End-Bin List
Many new items added!
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
August 27, 2010
You seein' what I'm seeing......
"Five Best Sauvignon Bets"
2009 Babich Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, $11
2009 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon
..... more.....
 
They say $15 (WineReviewOnline.com), we say $11+, when bought by the case!!
..... 90 points too!!
"This aromatic white will make for a delicious summer quaffing wine. The
.... more.....
 
The Nodding Head Test.....
..... when our staff tastes a wine and you look around the room and everyone's smiling with their heads nodding.... yep, another winner!
“Tuesday night was our weekly  
..... more.....
 
They say $20 (WIneReviewOnline), we say $16+, when bought by the case!!
..... 90 points too!!
“Is there a better under $20 Chardonnay made in America than Souverain’s?   
..... more.....
 
Should be safe by saying this..."Dom Perignon Rose for $19 dollars"!
"So earlier this week, we once again attended our customary wine seminar, and this time around, what a striking tasting i
..... more.....
 
".....a veritable smorgasbord of flavors....."
"In the glass: Apothic red wine is a deep, burly sort of crimson to inky-blackish red with a completely opaque center going out into a deeply painted blood-ruby.
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
August 20, 2010
They say $14 (Wine Advocate), we say $9+, when bought by the case! ..... 90 points too!!
Curiously, we had this wine at one of our weekly staff Wine Dinners, and yes, it passed the nodding head test!
..... more.....
 
"It's rare when you can buy 11 year old Bordeaux under $20.....
"That's the game plan at Chateau Simard.
The famed Chateau Simard, whose name dates back from the counts of 
..... more.....
 
They say $13 (Wine Enthusiast), we say $10+, when bought by the case!
..... 91 points too!!
..... and read this review, it made me bite!
"One of the best value-priced
..... more.....
 
$100 grapes...... $17+ bottle, when
bought by the case!
"Relativity Vineyards is a collaboration by two friends, Bob Enslein Jr., and Erik Ekstein who had a vision.
.... more.....
 
$8+ when bought by the case & Ted likes it!
Now here is the consummate wine connoisseur & collector recommending a wine at $8+ when bought by the case...... you seeing what I'm seeing?
..... more.....
 
".....to find wines from these expensive lands in the TEENS was unheard of. Until now....."
"Australian wines are in a state of flux right now. That said, there are a number of AWESOME VALUES popping up. Big brands
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
August 13, 2010
"A Home Run of a Red Blend.....
.....with a label that doesn't hurt to look at - if you like Bodacious Babes... or if you are a Motorcycle Enthusiast...
The 2008 Cycle Buff Beauty,
..... more.....
 
$6+ when bought by the case & Ted likes it!
Now here is the consummate wine connoisseur & collector recommending a wine at $6+ when bought by the case...... you seeing what I'm seeing?
..... more.....
 
"The richly textured flavors are packed with fresh fruit, length and structure."
"Charles Back, a noted South African winemaker who specializes in Pinotage, is behind the Fairview wines.
..... more.....
 
"And what was wine of the night?"
"Wait - Don't hit Delete YET!
This wasn't that sugary sweet Lambrusco from Riunite...
A 30th Birthday for a really good f.
..... more.....
 
.Our New Zealand Discovery
"We at Pop’s all have our areas of expertise when it comes to wines. We all joke around that if we were made of wine, Ted Clark would bleed German White Wine and Michael 
.... more.....
 
"So I ask you this....."
"You fancy a wine with Bordeaux - like character or Californian Cab flare that flavors and drinks $30 bucks, but cost $9?
Buy Patagonia!
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
August 6, 2010
This is great rose.... One of our best sellers!
“It's been either muggy and sticky hot, or now just plain hot, and a girl gets thirsty. Come early evening, I'm ready for an apéritif, and this Spanish rosé has become a
..... more.....
 
".....it drinks like $25.... at $12+ by the case, it is an outstanding value....."
"This week I got the opportunity to try thru 20 different Spanish red values - the majority were under $20 a bottle and several ...
..... more.....
 
How about a $33+ bottle for $13.50?
"Our 2006 Sterling Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep ruby color and rich, expressive aromas of spicy black cherry and briary blackberry
..... more.....
 
".....which is simply singing right now.
It was glorious....."
"The vineyard is bordered by an insane asylum and a power plant and the Pacific Ocean. Nick deLuca uses 120L demi muids
..... more.....
 
"Bright inky color, gorgeous aroma's and bone dry deliciousness!"
"Ah.... What a great feeling it is when the 95% Humidity days come to an end for awhile... The earlier part of this week was
..... more.....
 
80% off!
"Whenever we offer crazy deals like this, people ask, "Is the wine any good?" The answer is always the same..... "We don't sell bad wine. SO, let me be candid with you
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
July 30, 2010

Instead of our usual comprehensive offering of German & Austrian Wines, we decided to have our resident German & Austrian expert, Ted Clark, pick out a bunch of favorites. Now.... remember that Ted breathes, bleeds, and sleeps German wines. He has cultivated quite a following at Pop's for all his recommendations. ..... more.....
 

New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
July 23, 2010
 Gold Medal & 94 point wine for less than $10, when bought by the case!
" The California State Fair has been recognizing the best wines California has to offer for more than 150 years.  
..... more.....
 
Near Perfection!    ..... 99 points too!
"This is nearly perfect, a massive, monumental wine whose sheer power is matched only by its grace and refinement. The flavors of blackberries, cassis, dark  
..... more.....
 
My first clue was Ted buying a
bunch of this.......
"The Bordeaux market has become out of reach for many of us. For example if you'd like a case of 2009 Chateau Lafite.  
..... more.....
 
".....It's like Predator laser beams running down your palate....."
Christian places an order for a client for some of the Ludi Neiss Riesling Risling Trocken Pfalz 2009...a small grower in the   
..... more.....
 
".....maybe the best Coudoulet they
have made....."
Any one wanna bet this will get a great score and then become impossible to get?
"2007 Coudoulet de Beaucastel 
..... more.....
 
39 bottles open - first one finished!
"Every year I throw a Summer Party. Lots of wine friends & chef's join us - and this year we did it on the 4th of July... (Hey, free fireworks!!!)
Throughout the day we opened  
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
July 16, 2010
Sonoma Count Cabernet.....
$8+, when bought by the case!
"This Cabernet been a long favorite of the Pop's fine wine staff. The pedigree is great, produce from some of the finest  
..... more.....
 
One of the greatest deals EVER!.....
We tasted this at this week's weekly wine dinner. I, for one, was astounded. Especially when the price was revealed. Even more incredible was the International Wine Cellar's  
..... more.....
 
Ted tastes a Pinot Grigio and says "WOW"
..... It got my attention!
"I have to admit - Pinot Grigio is often disappointing. The vast majority of Pinot Grigio's are so over-produced  
..... more.....
 
The ELEGANCE of PINOT NOIR PERFECTION.....       ..... 95 points too!!
"....so earlier this week, a very first-rate acquaintance, and avid wine-buyer of Pop's, brought back luscious memories   
..... more.....
 
Long Island has arrived.....  ..... 90 points too!!
"Over the last several years I have had the joyful task of researching the wines of the Long Island Viticultural Areas. Last year we shared our impression that Paumanok  
..... more.....
 
".....is a gem of a wine.....this is a terrific value....."           90 points too!!
"
The estate’s 2008 Aglianico is a gem of a wine. Wild cherries, dark raspberries, spices, leather and licorice come together  
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
July 9, 2010
".....California Chardonnay hardly gets any better than this.....”     ..... 95 points too!
The thing about 95+ point Chardonnay is this...... 1) There are very few of them. 2) They're always allocated and impossible to find.  
..... more.....
 
Read this review.....     ..... 95 points too!!
"The 2007 Sassicaia (Cabernet Sauvignon) explodes onto the palate with masses of rich, opulent fruit that caress the palate with gorgeous length and a 
..... more.....
 
The Nodding head Test......
Regular readers know about our "nodding head test" When a sample is poured at our weekly wine tastings and you look around the room and see smiles and nodding heads  
..... more.....
 
".....I found an awesome value Chardonnay....."
"It's Hot, Hot, Hot.... and I found an awesome value Chardonnay called Sommierois, a small production "Vin de Pays" 
..... more.....
 
Screaming Deal! $40.00, $50.00 possibly $100.00 a bottle wine for $15 plus when bought by the case.
"Taking Advantage of the Wine Glut
Amid an oversupply, Cameron 
..... more.....
 
Delicious Rose.....
“I wasn’t sure if it was the warm weather, but this wine tasted delicious and seemed perfect for the oncoming summer. The fruit just seemed so fresh and clean, that I had to 
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
July 2, 2010
Updated End-Bin List
Many new items added!
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
June 25, 2010
They say $16 (WineReviewOnline.com),
we say $12+ 
"Beringer continues to excel with Chardonnay, made in a rich, lush, but balanced so harmonious style. The winery 
..... more.....
 
They say $10 (WineReviewOnline.com),
we say $7+ 

"Not quite sweet enough to do service with rich desserts (or wedding cake), this wine nonetheless offers abundant   
..... more.....
 
92 points..... Read this review!
"Steve Reeder blends this sauvignon with five percent semillon, adding a hint of wheat-like savor to the fruit. It's fresh and bright, packed with lime, lemongrass and peach 
..... more.....
 
Read this review!    ..... 94 points too!!
“A rich, dense, concentrated style, this is full-bodied, focused and pure, with hints of mocha and black licorice rounding out the core currant, plum and black cherry flavors. 
..... more.....
 
She liked it.... and she's difficult to please......
"New Zealand has established a firm reputation for producing some of the finest, and most distinctive, Sauvignon Blancs. While retaining the refreshing, grassy and 
..... more.....
 
Our second offering of 90+ wines,
our first was a sell-out!
"We are taking advantage of the current economic conditions by purchasing high quality and highly rated finished wines 
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
June 18, 2010
Read this review.....      ..... 90 points too!!
"The 2007 Pillar Box Red, a blend of 65% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Merlot. Purple-colored, it exhibits an expressive nose of spice box, earth notes, ,
..... more.....
 
"..... Good Value....."       ..... 90 points too!!
"Pacific Rim Riesling falls in the medium-dry range, with 2.4% residual sugar and plenty of brisk acidity to balance the sweetness. When made right, Riesling has an
..... more.....
 
".....was the stand out wine....."
"In the year 1999 Joseph Phelps and his son created a winery called Freestone. In the year 2010 Freestone Winery’s head winemaker visited Pop’s Wine & Spirits. 
..... more.....
 
They say $70 (Connoisseurs' Guide), we say $46+, when bought by the case!!
..... 95 points too!!
"The new kid on the block from Pahlmeyer follows brilliantly in the footsteps l
..... more.....
 
They say $32 (Wine Enthusiast), we say $27+, when bought by the case!
..... 92 points too!!

"A beautiful young Cab, built along classic Napa lines. Stands at the
..... more.....
 
They say $13 (Wine Spectator), we say $9+, when bought by the case!! ..... 90 points too!!
"Concentrated, with an intense juiciness to the dried berry, cherry, red currant and glazed white fruit flavors. The long, vibrant 
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
June 11, 2010
They say $17-$25 (Wine Enthusiast),
we say $10+    
..... 92 points too!!
This ranks right up there with the greatest deals we have ever offered. Any Napa Valley Cab at $10+ would be a deal.  
..... more.....
 
In a tasting of 20 Proseccos....
".....A unanimous favorite....."
"This clean, bright, fairly light-bodied and very dry Prosecco is elegance in a glass. It's as close to Champagne 
..... more.....
 
#1 in a tasting of Roses'
"...Our No. 1 wine, for example, the 2009 Corail from Château du Roquefort, is simply delicious — light and refreshing yet not at all stinting on texture or flavor. What’s more,  
..... more.....
 
".....Nothing like it on the market today....."
"As collectors of wine, we have been trained by experience to buy the current vintages of Bordeaux and squirrel them away until 10 years from the vintage - and then . 
..... more.....
 
They say $19.95 (Suggested Retail)
we say $7!!
If the Beaulieu Cabernet we offered about is one of the best deals ever, then this is solidly in second place! Napa Valley  
..... more.....
 
".....I've found my Red Wine of Year....."
"Check out this review from a friend of our store, Christian Troy. I say friend because this guy never steers us wrong and when this guy waxes lyrical about a wine, I sit up  
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
June 4, 2010
"An incredible buy at a great price!"
"Every year, about this time - when the weather starts to show hints that Winter has gone Kaput, wine drinkers search out vibrant crisp whites. Sauvignon Blanc is the grape  
..... more.....
 
 They say $30 (Wine Advocate), we say $15+
"The 2004 El Vinculo, from a superior vintage, is purple-colored. It offers a more expressive nose and riper, sweeter fruit on the palate. The wine has excellent balance
..... more.....
 
"     insanely drinking white wine....."
"Charm the palate, and please the Crowd, with this INSANELY DRINKING WHITE WINE!! “Whereas so many white wines from the world fall short to satisfy our white  
..... more.....
 
"Perhaps the Best Italian Rose I've Ever Had!!"
.....while yesterday, Antonio Galloni of the Wine Advocate confirmed my notes of taste, and awarded the 2009 TerraDora  
..... more.....
 
They say $7.99+, we say $6+, when bought by the case!!     ..... 88 points too!!
"Light notes of tobacco, raspberries, sandy soil and American oak greet the nose. On the palate this is smooth and almost  
..... more.....
 
They say $10 (Wine & Spirits), we say $7+
..... 90 points too!!
A 90 point sparkler for $7+?...... are we good, or are we good?
"The gentle sparkle of this  
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
May 28, 2010
They say $9 (Wine Enthusiast), we say $7+, when bought by the case!
This has been our best selling sparkler for many years in a row.
"Cristalino is always a solid  
..... more.....
 
They say $75-$130 (Various web-sites), we say $46+!!
We just bought a ton of this. .....and yes, we got it at quite a price. We were looking arount the internet, and we found lots of  
..... more.....
 
Finally, enough to sell!?!     92 points too!!
For years Cloudy Bay was allocated and we had to struggle to keep it in inventory. Now, 92 points and yes we have the goods!  Read this review.....
"This firm, luscious sauvignon
..... more.....
 
".....a superb value....."
..... and more important, note who wrote it. Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar is the most conservative reviewer out there. A 90 point review from Tanzer is quite  
..... more.....
 
Wine of the Week Chianti..... $7+ when bought by the case!!
"In the glass: Gabbiano Chianti is a very firm ruby-red color with a semi-opaque crimson core, going out into a bright  
..... more.....
 

They say $20 (Wine & Spirits Magazine), we say $13+, when bought by the case!!
..... 92 points too!!
"Ripe and intense, this Santorini requires patience. Searing acidity   
..... more.....
 

New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
May 21, 2010
The nodding head test.....
"Regular readers know about the "nodding head test." At our weekly staff wine tastings, whenever I try a wine that I like, I'll often look around the room. WHen it's that good, you'll   
..... more.....
 
".....the standout winner was....."
"I Love to make my own Pizza. I find it a great way to try a bunch of new Italian wines and see if any values stand out. Everyone enjoys Pizza and it goes so well with most  
..... more.....
 
What a great concept.......
"We are taking advantage of the current economic conditions by purchasing high quality and highly rated finished wines direct from wineries at a discount and then  
..... more.....
 
".....it is Incredible!! Think Chambolle Musigny....."
"We've been selling the heck out of the Chardonnay from this estate so I decided to give the Pinot Noir a shot...  
..... more.....

 

They say $10 (Connoisseurs' Guide), we say $6+, when bought by the case!!
"We are always in search of Merlot’s juicy, amicable fruit, if we can find it in a wine whose out-and-out charms exceed its  
..... more.....
 

Chocolate Vodka?!?
When the first of these came out, all I could think about was "yech, chocolate and vodka?" We had this at our weekly staff "wine" tasting, and yes, it passed the nodding head test. 
..... more.....
 

New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
May 14, 2010
They say $30 (Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine), we say $16!
..... 95 points too!!
We love it when our suppliers need to move goods. We're good at taking it   
..... more.....
 
".....this is one of the best California Port-style wines out there....."   .....94 points too!
"Made from traditional Portuguese varieties, this is one of the best California Port-style wines out there, which is no surprise   
..... more.....
 
A heads up.......
"Just arrived, the 2006 version received 97 points in The Wine Advocate. The 2007 is a great vintage. Does anyone wanna bet that when the review comes out, you'll  
..... more.....
 
".....These new releases are nothing less than breathtaking....."
"Andrea Franchetti is eccentric. Out there. A true artist who thinks without bounds. For years his Tenuta di Trinoro property   
..... more.....
 
".....This is a very polished, elegant....."
"The 2006 Palazzo della Torre comes across as somewhat restrained for this wine. This is a very polished, elegant Palazzo della Torre with pretty layers of mocha, spices  
..... more.....
 
"Talk about a drop dead winner of a white.....
.....put down the Pinot Grigio and Grab some KERNER... KERNER is the grape and this is grown way up North in Italy in a very Alsacian style. Bone Dry, Minerally,  
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
May 7, 2010
Updated End-Bin List
Many new items added!
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
April 30, 2010
They say $13 (Food & Wine) we say $7+, when bought by the case!
We just bought a ton of this, mostly because we sell a ton of it! .....but look at our price..... $7+, when bought by the case!! ..... more.....
 
They say $29 (Wine Spectator) we say $22+, when bought by the case!
Read this review, it says "It sells for $29, a bargain by most Napa standards."
Ok, what's the word I'm   
..... more.....
 
They say $80 (Suggested Retail), we say $39.99!!     ..... 94 points too!!
"The mid-level 2006 Numanthia is a deeper color than both vintages of Termes. It displays a brooding bouquet of wood   
..... more.....
 
They say $60 (Wine & Spirits Magazine), we say $48+, when bought by the case!!
..... 95 points too!!
"Once part of Dońa Antonia de Ferreira’s extensive holdings in Douro,   
..... more.....
 
".....a 2008 that’s simply brilliant.....'
..... 94 points too!!
"It seems as if Eroica gets more precise with each vintage. The joint venture between Ernst Loosen and Chateau Ste.   
..... more.....
 
What's going on with this wine?
A month ago we got a request for this wine. As is usual we brought some in and began to stock it. A week later when we placed our regular order with our vendor, I couldn't help   
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
April 23, 2010
They say $24 (Wine Spectator), we say $17+, when bought by the case!! .... 90 points too!!
"A ripe, juicy, flattering style, with pear, apple and fig fruit framed by nicely integrated piecrust and brioche notes. The long  
..... more.....
 
".....It is a very great example of its genre, one of the best in memory....."
"This is a blend of 92% Sauvignon Blanc and 8% Sémillon. It was partially barrel-fermented and then aged on the lees.  
..... more.....
 
".....The Show is about to end....."
"The 2005 Cotes de Chambeau is a Remarkable Value exhibiting Inky Black Color, a Super Rich Bouquet of Graphite and Dark Berries, and a wonderfully  
..... more.....
 
They say $37 (Wine Advocate), we say $27+, when bought by the case!! ..... 92 points too!
"The 2006 Produttori del Barbaresco is a gorgeous, generous Barbaresco loaded with ripe dark fruit. This is an especially  
..... more.....
 
They say $32 (Wine Advocate), we say $24+, when bought by the case!!    ..... 93 points
"An absolute whopper of a Vacqueyras is the 2007 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes, which comes from their oldest vines and is  
..... more.....
 
92 points!!
"Parcels of old vines produce this complex wine. It has dark blackberry fruits while still retaining freshness over the bone dry tannins. There is depth to the structure,
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
April 16, 2010
They say $24 (WIneReviewOnline.com), we say $18+, when bought by the case!!
..... 90 points too!!
"Acacia specializes in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, producing several single   
..... more.....
 
They say $45 (Wine Advocate), we say $17.99     ..... 91 points too!
Diverse, rich and perfect for savoring slowly, Argentina is America's current go-to red.
"Remember five years ago,    
..... more.....
 
They say $19 (WIneReviewOnline.com), we say $15+, when bought by the case!!
..... 90 points too!!

"Like the Artist Known Again as Prince, Scharffenberger spent several   
..... more.....
 
".....The Best Rose's are from
Provence, France....."
"Every wine salesman I've met the last two weeks has been asking me if I want to buy their 2009 Rose's, that they are selling   
..... more.....
 
They say $40 (Wine Advocate), we say $16+, when bought by the case!! ..... 94 points too!!
"Another gorgeous wine is Dick Arrowood’s 2005 Syrah Saralee’s Vineyard. He has always done an exemplary job with   
..... more.....
 
Talk about a steal of a deal... a $22 Cab from Argentina for $10+ by the case...
"The 2006 Casnati Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina is a full flavored, rich red that will turn heads at the BBQ. It did at mine.  
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
April 9, 2010
45% Reduction!!    Repeat of a sell-out!
$7+ for a Sonoma County Chardonnay!!
We offered you this back in March and we sold out rather quickly with many re-order requests. This is quite the deal! We were  
..... more.....
 
They say $25-$42 (Wine Advocate), we say $11+, when bought by the case!
..... 91-93 points too!!
This may well be the most outrageous deal we've offered in a long time. The Wine  
..... more.....
 
Read this review.....
"As one might expect, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (which is blended with Syrah and Merlot) is a slightly deeper wine displaying a more saturated ruby/purple 
..... more.....
 
99 points!!
"According to Hobbs, 2006 was one of the great vintages of his 20 year career in Argentina. The near perfect 2006 Cobos Malbec Marchiori Vineyard is my favorite of this  
..... more.....
 
They say $125. (Wine Enthusiast) we say $81+, when bought by the case!!
..... 95 points too!!
"One for the cellar. Shows a dramatic structure of firm, dusty tannins, brightened 
..... more.....
 
I love this Review.....      ..... 92 points too!!
"Smooth and creamy, the polished texture supporting an explosive range of lemon meringue, pear, pineapple and spice flavors that ease into the long, vivid 
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
April 2, 2010
This harmonious red is a knockout!
..... 90 points too!!
“The 2008 Sangiovese Terre degli Osci is an incredibly delicious, full-bodied wine with gorgeous clarity and definition.
..... more.....
 
"Potentially a candidate for perfection.....
..... the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is the finest Bryant Family wine since the aforementioned 1997. Striking aromas and flavors of blackberries, blueberries, flowers, 
..... more.....
 
She likes it!!..... and she's not easy to please!
A Chianti You Can Count On…..

"Not every day do you want to open a $20 bottle of wine, but is a less expensive one going to be worth the trouble? Absolutely
..... more.....
 
They say $13 (Wine Spectator), we say $10+ when bought by the case!!  .....90 points too!!
"Supple, silky and refined, showing lovely pear and honey character, with a touch of golden raisin, as the finish sails on. 
..... more.....
 
They say $61 (Wine Advocate), we say $42+, when bought by the case!    91 points too!!
"The estate’s 2005 Barolo is pretty and sensual in its dark fruit, menthol, spices and licorice. This mid-weight Barolo reveals  
..... more.....
 
"They say $13 (Food & Wine), we say $8+, when bought by the case!!
"
Vintage after vintage, Geyser Peak's lively grapefruit-scented Sauvignon Blanc maintains a fine balance between 
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
March 26, 2010
Read this review.....
"Vibrant, bursting with fresh mandarin orange juice and tropical whiffs of mango and passion fruit, but also plenty of grass and hay notes. There's a very refreshing acidity, 
..... more.....
 
".....that perform particularly well at excellent price points....."     90 points too!!
"The 2007 TINTO is a Douro blend. It is another fine “regular” Tinto in this very consistent 2007 vintage. This relatively low priced 
..... more.....
 
".....Reminds me of the 1989 Pétrus....."
98 points too!!
"This has a great color, with fabulous aromas of crushed blackberry, violet, toasty oak and black olive. Full-bodied, with powerful, 
..... more.....
 
91 point Pinot Grigio.....
"Apple pie, mineral, piecrust and ripe mango aromas. Full-bodied, with bright acidity and a lively finish. Drink now." ($24)
91 points, Smart Buys,  
..... more.....
 
 ".....A winning wine......"     91 points too!!
I don't think there has ever been a wine that consistently gets 90+ ratings in every vintage. You sometimes get complacent and ignore the wine when that happens.
..... more.....
 
"..... Here's a steal....."
"Here’s a steal: A Chianti with clean lines, juicy red fruit in the strawberry and cherry tomato range and light, green olive tannins. It’s simple and tastes real, with the length 
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
March 19, 2010
"     But at $10+ by the case,
it screams "DRINK ME!!!....."
"I've been following this awesome winery for several years and have always loved their whites, all made using the 
..... more.....
 
They say $9.99 (Las Vegas Review-Journal), we say $6+, when bought by the case!!
"In the glass: Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon is a deeply blackish-red color with an opaque core going out into a purplish-inky .
..... more.....|
 
They say $17 (Wine & Spirits Magazine) we say $13+. when bought by the case!!
"This racy gris tastes like biting into a crisp apple. It leads with scents of camellia blossoms, elegant and cool. Its green apple 
..... more.....
 
They say $7.99 (Las Vegas Review-Journal), we say $3+, when bought by the case!!
They're recommending this at $8, at $3 does this scream deal or what?
"In the glass: Gazela Vinho 
..... more.....
 
"     A fabulous buy!....."
"Without question, Allegrini is one of the Veneto’s top producers. They make three wines from the Valpolicella region, this one, a blend from a variety of vineyards, 
..... more.....
 
I Love This Review.....
"The 2008 Malbec spent 8 months in first use French oak. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up an alluring bouquet of Asian spices, cassis, cedar, incense, and black cherry. 
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
March 12, 2010
They say $400-$1000 (various web-sites),
we say $360!
A killer price reduction. Legitimate retail on this was $900 per bottle!
"Floral, lemon, apple and cream 
..... more.....
 
".....this is the finest collection of Marquis Philips wines....."         91 points too!!
"The 2008 Shiraz offers up aromas of cigar box, damp earth, smoked meat, bacon, and blueberry. Packed with flavor 
..... more.....
 
Read this Review.....       91 points too!!
"Black cherry, licorice, smoke, tobacco and tar notes mingle in this firm, lively red. Maturing now, but shows balance and length. Still fresh, this brings you back for another 
..... more.....
 
Repeat of a sell-out!!
We offered you BV Tapestry twice last year, and twice it rapidly sold-out. Now the deal gets even better.... read this review and notice its 93 point score. All for $24 bucks!!
..... more.....
 
They say $55 (Wine Advocate) we say $40+, when bought by the case!!
It doesn't get better than this..... 2007, a legendary vintage..... The Wine Advocate start's off by saying "The brilliant...."  
..... more.....
 
94 point Pinot Noir!!
"Patton Valley lies outside all of the Willamette Valley’s six new sub-AVAs, not far from Yamhill-Carlton. This estate wine has an ethereal scent of fresh raspberries, grounded 
..... more.....
 
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
March 5, 2010
Updated End-Bin List
Many new items added!