May 2014
Summer Cellar List World-Class Pinot Noir Fresh New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Provence RosĂŠ Showcase
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Top Malbec Exclusive
p.18 California’s Hottest Property Everybody loves Raymond (but only WSJwine customers save $75)
Here’s everything you need for summer — in red, white, rosé and bubbly. Start below, with Opi Sadler’s wonderful Malbec (just $7.99). Stop by page 6 for a rare deal (and $120 savings) on 2001 vintage Rioja Gran Reserva. Then keep exploring — and, as always, order quickly to get the wines you’re after. Cheers! p.22 Great European Estates Featuring Spain’s acclaimed Aragón family Adrian Bentham, Cellar Director
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p.23 Champagne History in the Making Taste Virginie Taittinger’s debut release
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Rich Malbec Exclusive New vintage launch offer — SAVE 42%
Just $7.99* normally $13.99
Argentina’s Opi Sadler is a true master of Malbec (and wins gold medals and trophies galore). This signature cuvée has been rated an “amazing value” by Decanter magazine. That was at its full price — today Opi invites you to try his latest release at over 40% OFF. Start your order with three bottles for only $23.97.* Full of ripe blackberry, with lovely smoky-vanilla notes, this is classic Malbec — made for char-grilled meats. A smart buy at its regular price, too good to miss today.
J Opi Malbec 2013 Mendoza
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“Good Provençal rosé has a quality and flavor all of its own. It is serious stuff.” — Jancis Robinson, Master of Wine
NEW Provence Rosé Showcase
Summer in Provence with the World’s Finest Pinks
FRESH
2013 Vintages
Enjoying new-vintage, dry Provençal rosé is one of summer’s great pleasures. This exclusive new collection gives you the latest release of Wine Spectator favorite Domaine de Paris — looking (and tasting) supremely elegant in its traditional, curvy bottle. Your second arrival, Domaine Les Gres, is kept ultra-fresh under its Vinolok® glass stopper (no corkscrew required). And L’Art de Provence is as pretty in the glass as the painting on the label. All are classic blends of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault — and all are guaranteed to delight with their lovely pale color, delicate summer berry-character and subtle wild-herb notes.
Provence Rosé Showcase 12 bottles (4 of each) normally $182.99 Today only
$159.99 code M01160
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Summer Collection 2014
The Case for First-Class Summer Ente rta Delicious arrivals from Napa, Bordeaux and beyond — in red, white and sparkling
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Gold-Medal Argentine Cabernet
Top-Estate Super Tuscan
Gold-Medal 2010 Bordeaux
Patagonia is home to intensely flavored reds. Your proof? The Schroeder family’s barrelaged, ripe-fruited Cab. It took top honors at Asia’s biggest show and is great with steak.
This classy Sangiovese/Cab/Merlot hails from the historic Strozzi family and their prime-sited Maremma vineyards (dating back to the 10th century). Full of dark fruit and made for pasta.
A smooth Merlot/Cab from a fifth-generation family estate and historic 2010. Aged a year in fine oak, it brims with black fruit and sports gold from top French guide Gilbert & Gaillard.
Schroeder Estate 2012, Patagonia • •
Principe Strozzi ‘Selvascura’ 2010, Toscana •
Ch. La Tonnelle 2010, Bordeaux Supérieur • •
Acclaimed 2012 Napa Chardonnay
NEW Italian Pinot Grigio
Top-Rated French Bubbly
Crafted with hand-harvested fruit from prime vineyards in the heart of Napa, this silvermedal winner (San Francisco Chronicle) boasts layers of apple, citrus and creamy vanilla.
Pure Italian Pinot Grigio is the ultimate summer sipper. Our exciting, new find from Giuseppe Secchi and his hillside vineyards brims with sliced lemon, green apple and floral hints.
Limoux put the sparkle into wine nearly a century before Champagne. Today, this southern village is the insider’s choice for quality and value. Your 2011 IWSC silver medalist brims with apple and brioche.
Los Cincuenta 2012, Napa Valley •
Sentiero dei Pini 2013, Venezie • •
Roche Lacour 2011, Crémant de Limoux •
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Summer Collection 2014
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Silky 2012 California Pinot Noir Pinot Noir was particularly excellent in 2012. This big, lush, cherry-laced silver-medalist (American Wine Society) is a real treat with chicken or salmon, and is sure to impress. Pinot d’Oro 2012, Monterey County •
Premium Spanish Albariño Albariño is BIG news right now — and an ideal seafood white. The talented Ruth Chavarri sends her zippy, citrus-infused exclusive from sought-after Rías Baixas. So fresh and aromatic. Heredad Chavarri 2012, Rías Baixas ••
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WSJwine Summer Collection 12 btls normally $230.99 Today only $159.99 code M01162 • denotes number of bottles in your mixed case
Summer Reds Showcase 12 btls only $159.99 code M01163 (3 bottles of each red detailed left)
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Summer Whites Showcase 12 btls only $159.99 code M01164 (3 bottles of each white detailed left)
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a-list estate • landmark vintage • one-time offer
Insider’s Rioja Gran Reserva 2001 “One of the greatest vintages of all time.” — Spanish wine expert Gerry Dawes on Rioja 2001
Here’s your chance to put a big-name, Gran Reserva Rioja on your dinner table with an unrepeatable $120 savings (33% off).
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Times are tough in Spain — many of our friends in Rioja are struggling to sell their finest reds. One in particular — a very prestigious bodega — has offered us their top-shelf Gran Reserva from the region’s superlative 2001 vintage for UNDER $20 a bottle. The only condition — we can’t name the estate, or the deal is off. Hidden behind the label is one stellar Rioja, sent directly from the cellar. It has all the sumptuously mellow layers of berry fruit and toasty spice you’d expect from pure Tempranillo — aged in expensive oak barrels for 30 months, plus 10 years of bottle age. And it still has several years ahead of it. Extremely limited cases. Prompt orders recommended.
Selección Especial Numerada Rioja Gran Reserva 2001 6 btls $179.94 Today $123.99 code B1880501 12 btls $358.99 Today code C1880501
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Rich Reservas and Gran Reservas
Beautifully Aged Spanish Reds With a combined 112 years of age, these mellow gems are ready to drink Hands down, our ‘Mature Spain’ collections are some of our biggest sellers. These barrel-aged finds really are the country’s great specialty, requiring painstaking care from the vineyard to the winery. You’ll taste that dedication to quality with every bottle in today’s case. Let’s start with the Reservas. You have two from 2006: Xavier Domecq’s old-vine Tempranillo is filled with spicy raspberry and Pamela Geddes’ silky take is laced with vanilla and strawberry flavor. Javier Murúa’s boutique Rioja comes courtesy of officially “very good” 2007.
Next up: the Gran Reservas. This is the granddaddy of Spanish reds — and you’re in for a real treat. Not only do you have an 11-year-old, gold-medal Cab/Garnacha and a smooth 2005 from one of the county’s oldest cellars, but you’ll also enjoy two bottles of Selección Especial Numerada 2001 — the Rioja featured on the left page. Very few cases — get in quickly and order now.
Spanish Reserva & Gran Reserva Showcase 12 bottles (2 of each) $220.99 Today only
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New Artisans Collection
Small Is Beautiful Enjoy four handcrafted releases that over-deliver on quality and value Did you know that over 50% of wine sold in the U.S. is made by just five giant companies? With the sheer volume produced — Yellow Tail just made their billionth bottle — quality is rarely exciting. Over the next three pages, you’ll meet four of our favorite small-estate specialists — individuals and families for whom making wine is more than just a living. The care they lavish on their limited-production reds shows in every sip. Yet prices remain very modest for the quality.
Top tip: take all four wines in the Artisans Collection on page 10. You’ll save over $60 — but you’ll have to hurry.
1. Elena’s Triple-Gold Barossa Cab
Elena made 2,385 cases of her Cab (compared to the millions churned out by Yellow Tail each year). We have just a few hundred to share – hurry.
A David to the Goliaths of the Australian industry, Sister’s Run makes tiny-production, hugely acclaimed wines from familyowned vineyards in Barossa. Their 2011 Bethlehem Block Cab already sports three gold medals (including a coveted Blue Gold and Top 100 spot at the Sydney International Wine Competition).
“ An exceptionally gifted winemaker”
That’s Australia’s top critic James Halliday on Elena Brooks, who grew up helping her parents make wine in Bulgaria before heading Down Under to take her passion to the next level. Her complex, barrel-aged, cassis-laden Cab certainly supports Halliday’s claim that “Sister’s Run is a brand to watch (and buy).” Today’s $75 savings seal the deal.
Sister’s Run ‘Bethlehem Block’ Cabernet 2011 Barossa 6 btls $137.94 $119.99 code B1777611 12 btls $274.99 $199.99 code C1777611
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New Artisans Collection
2. Hugues’ Triple-Gold Châteauneuf Rival
Drawing on 464 years of family winemaking know-how, Hugues Meffre picks only the ripest, old-vine grapes for his superb Rhône red.
Hugues Meffre’s family has been making fine Rhône reds since 1550. You’ll find his Domaine du Vallon in the village of Plan de Dieu, just north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Same grapes here (Grenache, Syrah, etc.), same heat-trapping galet stones, same heady mix of black-fruit and wild-herb flavors too. Much friendlier price — just $14.17 a bottle for a gloriously rich 2012 (with gold medals at three of the Rhône’s toughest wine shows). Too good to miss.
Domaine du Vallon 2012, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 6 btls $89.99 code B0558912 12 btls $190.99 $169.99 code C0558912
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3. Paolo’s Quintessential Chianti
Paolo and Anna Rita’s beautiful estate in Rufina sits directly across the valley from Tuscan powerhouse Frescobaldi.
Collezione di Paolo 2012, Chianti 6 btls $95.94 $84.99 code B0019512 12 btls $190.99 $159.99 code C0019512
Paolo Masi epitomizes the small-scale producer. No website (though his wines win raves from online publications — Wine Spectator rated his Riserva their No. 1 ‘outstanding’ Chianti buy of 2013). He rarely travels (too busy among the barrels). If you visit, his lovely wife Anna Rita will show you around. And because we used to buy from Paolo’s dad, you’re assured a warm welcome — and the best price on Paolo’s succulent, cherry-andchocolate-packed 2012.
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New Artisans Collection
4. Annette & Amber’s Boutique Washington Red With Gallo’s recent acquisitions in Washington (and rumors of other big names following suit), it’s down to small estates like Bergevin Lane to fly the flag for handcrafted wines. Established in 2002, this Walla-Walla outfit produces just a few hundred cases each of mostly Bordeaux“Annette Bergevin and Amber Lane continue and Rhône-style wines. “The to turn out excellent wines at very fair prices from their Walla Walla-based winery.” Calico wines are always terrific — The Wine Advocate values” (The Wine Advocate) and this 2009 is no exception: a blend of Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot and Malbec aged 20 months in premium oak. Look forward to tons of ripe, juicy black fruit, with delightful smoky/vanilla notes. Hurry — limited cases.
Bergevin Lane ‘Calico’ 2009, Columbia Valley 6 btls $137.94 $114.99 code B0856209 12 btls $274.99
$219.99 code C0856209
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Take All Four Handcrafted Releases The best deal and the most enjoyment — all ONLY $14.17 a bottle These limited-production reds provide the perfect antidote to big-brand boredom. Behind each one is someone’s passion and reputation (including ours). We guarantee you’ll be impressed — but you will have to be quick.
Artisans Reds Collection 12 btls (3 of each) $169.99 code M01171 10
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92-Point White Burgundy
92-Parker Point Pouilly-Fuissé Rare deal on top-notch Chardonnay Fans of luscious white Burgundy head to Pouilly-Fuissé for superb flavor and value — and “highly talented” (Parker) Christophe Cordier is one of the region’s top names. From a vintage that’s “a joy to taste” (Decanter), this 92-Point old-vine gem is guaranteed to delight your dinner guests.
“ Has a well-defined bouquet with nicely integrated oak: hints of passion fruit, quince and dried herbs. The palate is crisp and fresh with orange cordial and passion fruit notes, well-judged acidity and a lovely build toward its apricot and quince-infused finish. This is very cohesive and well-crafted.”
6 for
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— The Wine Advocate
This is smart white Burgundy at a very smart price — while it lasts.
Christophe Cordier ‘Vieilles Vignes’ 2011 Pouilly-Fuissé AOC 6 btls $179.94 code B0415811
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Best of Australia and New Zealand
Super-Fresh Sauvignon Blanc
SAVE over 35% on New Zealand’s star white, from top small estates With its racy aromas, mouthwatering citrus character and zippy freshness, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world’s great whites. Today, visit the small estates who helped boost its reputation, including the country’s oldest winery, Mission Estate. Also meet Nelson’s pioneering Seifried family, and masters in the style’s epicenter, Marlborough: trophy-winning Dr. John Forrest and Wine Marlborough ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ winner Phil Rose.
Fine New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 12 bottles $232.99 Today only
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All kept fresh under screwcap — the only way to lock in the explosive aromatics that make the style so special.
A full taste of Australia and New Zealand — SAVE 28%
Down Under Mix 12 bottles $209.99 Today only
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Best of Australia and New Zealand
Fruit-Packed Aussie Reds
World-class finds from Barossa and beyond, only $12.50 a bottle Intense fruit flavors and velvety richness are Australia’s calling card in reds — as these small-batch stars demonstrate. Enjoy NEW triple-gold Barossa Valley Cabernet from Sister’s Run — “a brand to watch” (James Halliday). Plus, the masterful Bob Berton’s plummy Merlot and silky Shiraz (both from 2012). There’s classic Barossa Cab/Shiraz (a terrific value), along with big customer favorites: the hugely flavorful Full Fifteen, and gold-medal-winning Black Stump.
Fruit-Packed Aussie Reds 12 bottles $186.99 Today only
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All guaranteed to please a crowd, especially if a barbecue is on the agenda. Yours today with a sunny $37 savings.
A BIG Blockbuster — in Bubbly Sparkling reds are a unique Aussie specialty — and you can expect the same FULL, berry-rich flavors in this bubbly take on Andrew McPherson’s wildly popular Full Fifteen. Sip chilled and make summer more fun for only $7.98 a bottle, when you add a trio to any 12-bottle case, at no extra shipping.
40-year veteran Andrew McPherson is famed for his big-personality wines.
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Perfect Summer Pinot Noir
World-Class Pinot Noir: France to California 14
Made for warm-weather sipping — and under $15 a bottle Smooth, fruit-filled and refreshingly light, Pinot Noir is a great aperitif, famously food-friendly and really comes into its own in summer. Take a tour of some of the world’s top Pinot regions and save a cool $71. The critics are heaping praise on California’s 2012 Pinots — and with good reason. We’ve lined up an opulent Russian River Valley release from Parker-rated Reed Renaudin; a silky Sonoma exclusive sent by 12-time Wine & Spirits ‘Winery of the Year’ DeLoach; and the talented Eric Hickey’s small-batch Arroyo Grande beauty.
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Perfect Summer Pinot Noir
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Burgundy is home to the most coveted (and priciest) Pinot in the world. But many top producers have headed to the sunny south to craft juicy reds at far friendlier prices. You’ll enjoy historic Burgundy house Morin Père & Fils’ soft, elegant cuvée and a fragrant, cherrypacked 2012 courtesy of trophy-winning Jean-Marc Sauboua. Your other fine Pinots include a pure-fruited gem from Chile’s premium Colchagua Valley, Aussie Pinot star Tom Carson’s doublesilver-medalist and a seriously lush take from the Schroeder family’s acclaimed boutique in Argentina’s breathtaking Patagonia region.
Very few cases of these classy Pinots are available with today’s 29% savings. Hurry.
World Pinot Stars 12 bottles $240.99 Today only
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Pinot Grigio & Chardonnay
Top 5 Best-Selling Grapes NEW summer collections starting at JUST $11.67 a bottle
Mouthwatering PINOT GRIGIO Crisp, refreshing and dangerously drinkable, Pinot Grigio is an ideal summer white. Stop in northern Italy’s mountain-ringed vineyards for two classics: the Zonin family’s single-estate Ca’ Vescovo and Giuseppe Secchi’s Il Pinot. El Grigio hails from high up in Argentina’s Andes and has extra-intense lemon and peach notes. And we think you’ll flip for the pure, green-apple flavors in Acorbat’s Oregon Pinot Gris.
6 btls $79.94 only
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$74.99 X01179
12 btls (3 of each) $157.99
$139.99
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6 btls: 2 x Ca’ Vescovo & Acrobat; 1 x Il Pinot & El Grigio
Fruit-Filled CHARDONNAY These top-estate finds will be lovely on their own — or with grilled chicken, salads and more. Washington icon Charles Smith sends his aptly named, super-crisp (unoaked) ‘Superstar,’ while Sonoma boutique Rodney Strong offers a ripe-fruited, barrel-aged exclusive. You’ll also enjoy a toasty Reserva from Chile’s historic Viña Tarapacá and Didier Brenac’s citrus-laced, southern French beauty.
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12 btls (3 of each) $178.99
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6 btls: 2 x Sonoma Vineyards & Domaine Brenac; 1 x Superstar & Gran Tarapacá
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Cabernet, Malbec & Merlot
Crowd-Pleasing CABERNET These richly flavored, great-value Cabs prove that this ever-popular grape can flourish around the world. Your tour begins with a black currant-filled star from Chile’s acclaimed Luis Felipe Edwards and a new, red-fruited Sicilian. “Brilliant” (Parker) Charles Smith’s small-batch Washington cuvée is sure to impress — as is Spanish talent Marcelo Morales’ smooth IWC silver medalist.
6 btls $94.94 only
$84.99 X01184
12 btls (3 of each) $178.99
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JUST $13.34 a bottle
M01183
6 btls: 2 x Don Cayetano & Charles Smith; 1 x Castillo de Aguaron & Rocche di Cusa
Barbecue-Ready MALBEC There’s no better red for burgers, steaks and ribs served right off the grill. And this new showcase is full of exciting exclusives. First stop Argentina, for the Chakana boutique’s black-fruited release. Then a juicy Spanish favorite from Rioja’s famed Bujanda family. You’ll also have a deep, dark stunner from France (Malbec’s home) — plus a spicy number courtesy of lauded Washington winemaker Charles Smith. 6 btls $81.94 only
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12 btls (3 of each) $175.99
$149.99
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6 btls: 2 x Chakana & Venta Vieja; 1 x Pont du Diable & Charles Smith
World-Class MERLOT Merlot is another great choice for summer entertaining — and these standouts are all packed with silky, plummy goodness. Kick off with a sunshine-in-your-glass favorite from southern France (that won silver at Concours de Vin 2013), a super-rich Puglian charmer and Oscar Salas’ purefruited Chilean classic. And if you think Charles Smith is good with Cab and Malbec, you have to taste his Merlot.
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12 btls (3 of each) $166.99
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6 btls: 2 x Tarantella & Patriots; 1 x Joseph Castan & Charles Smith
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California’s Hottest Property Exclusive Reds from Wine Enthusiast’s 2012 American Winery of the Year Since 2009, Burgundy’s charismatic Jean-Charles Boisset has revolutionized Napa’s historic Raymond Vineyards, with swank offerings like the Mad Men-era ‘Red Room’ (below, left). Best of all was the addition of the masterful Stephanie Putnam to the cellar — where “the results have been phenomenal” (WE). 2012 was Raymond’s finest year yet — and “one of the best vintages California has seen for decades” (JancisRobinson.com). From this banner year, these are the reds Raymond makes just for us. Sip oak-aged Cabs (Stephanie’s forte), plus her not-to-be-missed Merlot and fruit-packed Zinfandel. SAVE $75 on these rich reds — and if you’re ever in Napa, call for a visit and tell them WSJwine sent you.
The Raymond Collection 12 bottles (3 of each) $274.99 Today only
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California Reds Exclusive
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FREE Shipping on Fine Glassware
Exclusive Riedel Crystal Offers From the World’s Premier Glassmaker Your enthusiastic response to our special glassware offers has delighted Riedel, so they’ve sent a brand-new shipment of fine crystal glasses and decanters just in time for summer — and as always, the shipping is on us.
Riedel Crystal Cabernet Decanter This exquisite decanter will enhance your enjoyment of special reds. You and your guests will appreciate the full color of the wine and the elegant, minimalist design of the decanter. Its ample base ensures maximum aeration and an open spout makes for drip-free pouring. Crafted from brilliant, 24 percent lead crystal, it measures 91/8 inches high and easily holds a full 750ml bottle of wine. $59 $49 code S01207
Riedel Vinum Bordeaux Glasses (Set of 4) Designed for complex, full-bodied reds (like Cabernet and Merlot) — the generous size of this glass allows the aromas and flavors to develop fully.
$112 $99 code S00359
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Riedel ‘O’ Stemless CabernetMerlot Glasses (Set of 8)
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“The finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by Riedel … I cannot emphasize enough the difference they make.” — Robert Parker
The original stemless wine tumbler. Great for serving your favorite reds in a more casual setting (like your backyard or poolside). Dishwasher safe and ever so stylish.
$116 $99 code S01165
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Riedel Cabernet Glasses (Set of 8) A versatile glass, with a striking decorative stem — perfect for everyday enjoyment and recommended for California Cabs, Rioja, Chianti and more.
$118 $99 code S00358
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Just-Landed Moscato & Summer Fizz
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Sweet Deal on NEW Moscato “The wine of the moment — well, the past few years, actually — has been Moscato. And its rise has been astronomical.” That’s from an NPR feature last summer and clearly, this is one white whose popularity is by no means going flat. Taste why when you crack open this fresh NEW arrival, poolside. Mar Azur hails from Spain’s sunny Castilla region, and delivers fragrant jasmine and rose petal aromas, plus ripe yellow peach and apricot flavors. Like many top Moscatos, it’s lusciously sweet and refreshing. It’s also perfect with spicy summer fare. Our pick: grilled mahi-mahi with jalapeño-mango salsa. Just a few hundred cases imported — so today’s sweet deal won’t last long. Hurry!
Mar Azur Moscato 2012 Castilla 6 btls $54.99 code B1880712 12 btls $118.99
$99.99 code C1880712
Save Over 25% on the Perfect Sparkling Six That’s the equivalent of two FREE bottles Graduations, weddings, family picnics — summer is a time for celebrations, so it pays to have a good supply of fizz on hand. This great-value six gives you joyful Italian Prosecco (brimming with fresh orchard fuit), “festive and serious” California Blanc de Noirs (rated 90 Points by Wine Spectator) and a fresh NEW Argentine exclusive The Wine Advocate calls “elegant and crisp.” Save over 25% today and pop the cork on two bottles of each.
Summer Fizz Six 6 btls $121.94 Today only $89.99 code X01190
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Great Estates of Europe — ONLY 180 Cases
Stars of European Winemaking
A Legend’s 2010 Saint-Emilion
91-Point Chianti Classico Riserva
Ribera del Duero Exclusive
Start with the man: Christian Moueix spent 38 years at the helm of Château Pétrus (perhaps the most sought-after Bordeaux of all). Then there’s the vintage: one of the all-time greats. Saint-Emilion excelled, allowing Christian to craft an opulent Private Reserve that demands a place in any serious cellar.
For many, Franco Bernabei, ‘Mr. Sangiovese,’ is Tuscany’s greatest winemaker. Here’s the rich, barrel-aged Chianti Classico Riserva he makes at the historic Tenuta Lornano estate. Awarded 91 Points from top guide Gilbert & Gaillard: “Brilliant hue … perfume of prune, tobacco and roasted coffee … dense structure … focused finish.”
Ribera is home to Spain’s priciest red, the iconic Vega Sicilia. This exciting new find hails from “leading challenger” (Oxford Companion to Wine) Cillar de Silos, a pioneering estate run by the quality-obsessed Aragón family. Enjoy their violet-scented, smooth and plummy Tempranillo with garlicky lamb.
J-P Moueix Private Reserve 2010, St-Emilion
Le Macchie Riserva 2009, Chianti Classico
Curato de Silos 2013, Ribera del Duero
6 btls $239.94 $209.94 code B0999210
6 btls $161.94 $143.94 code B1803609
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Great Estates of Europe Collection $95 12 bottles (3 of each) $334.99 Today only $239.99 code M01194
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Exclusive
NEW
Collection
Champagne History in the Making Virginie Taittinger selects WSJwine for her U.S. debut For 21 years, Virginie Taittinger worked side-by-side with her father at the family’s legendary Champagne house, whose top cuvées fetch $100s and have been described as “devastatingly beautiful” (The Wine Advocate). So, it’s a real coup to have the debut release from her hotly anticipated new venture. As you’d expect, it’s very, very good. A blend of two thirds Pinot Noir, one third Chardonnay; made with 85% Grand Cru fruit; cellar-aged for over three years and delicious right now. Look for notes of candied fruit, a lovely fresh streak and that magic stream of fine bubbles (the mark of top-quality Champagne). Tiny amounts made, very attractive price — order now and save for special summer guests.
Champagne Virginie T. Brut NV 3 btls normally $110.97 Today only $89.97 code J01264 SAVE
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Top-Vintage Douro Courtesy of José Maria Soares, who spent 27 years making Barca Velha, “Portugal’s seminal cult wine” (Parker). Duorum is his latest project, way up high in the Douro Valley. Hand-harvested, aged 12 months in fine oak, this is a complex, classy, blackberry-charged red from the finest Douro vintage in years. Altitude by Duorum 2011, Douro 6 btls $149.94 $119.94 code B1655511
Virginie Taittinger (aka ‘the princess of Champagne’) with her husband, son and a glass of the good stuff.
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Summer Add-On Special
Perfect BBQ Reds, JUST $8.99 a Bottle Rich Cabernet, Merlot, Malbec and more These grill-worthy reds all have bags of ripe fruit flavor (to complement sauces and marinades) and velvety tannins (which cut through smoky, grilled meat). Start out in Chile with two NEW finds: berry-filled Merlot and blackberry-packed Malbec (both from premium Colchagua). Then onto Spain for an acclaimed, plum-laced Merlot plus a strawberry-laden Tempranillo courtesy of a top Rioja family. You’ll also enjoy red-fruited Cabernet from a smart Sicilian estate and a heady, triple-medal-winning, southern French exclusive. ONLY $8.99 each when added to any other 12 bottles.
These great-value reds will be delicious with ribs, steaks, burgers, grilled veggies and more.
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BBQ Add-On Collection 12 bottles normally $128.99 Today only $107.88 code M01196
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Selección Especial Numerada Rioja Gran Reserva ‘01 (12) SAVE $120
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$71 OFF The WSJwine Summer Collection (12)
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J Opi Malbec 2013 (3) JUST $7.99 a bottle* Fresh 2013 Provence Rosé Showcase (12)
BBQ Add-On Collection (12) ONLY $8.99 a bottle**
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Glorious Châteauneuf and More
Gold-Medal Rhône Reds
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Taste the wines that won big at the region’s top shows Centered on berrycharged Grenache, peppery Syrah and dark, floral Mourvèdre, the southern Rhône’s hedonistic reds offer terrific value — and these are a podium step above the rest. Start with the most celebrated red of them all, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Domaine les Escondudes, the ‘hidden’ estate next door to $60-a-bottle Vieux Télégraphe, sends their enticing 2011. Thierry Ferlay’s highly anticipated Le Prince 2012 is brimming with heady blackberry and tobacco. Excellent vintages and best-selling stars Hot on Châteauneuf’s heels are the soughtafter ‘village’ wines (super-smart buys). Audrey Francon’s gem reveals the opulent richness of 97 Parker-Point 2010. Your triple-gold Plan de Dieu is a superb taste of 2012, a year that’s drawing comparisons to 94-Point (WS) 2009. Also enjoy a classic Côtes-du-Rhône duo: the double-gold ‘little brother’ to your Le Prince Châteauneuf, and Yves Aubert’s silky Domaine du Mistral. ONLY 190 cases — don’t wait to order.
Rhône Gold Collection 12 bottles (as shown) $217.99 Today only
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190 cases
Gold-Medal Rhône Reds
“Some of the world’s great wines come from France’s Rhône Valley, and often at relatively sane prices.” — Food & Wine
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THE 2014 SUMMER COLLECTION
Gold-Medal Ch창teauneuf & Friends SAVE $120 on Rioja Gran Reserva 2001 New Vintage of Favorite Malbec JUST $7.99
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