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A NEW ERA PAGE 2
A SENSE OF TASTE PAGE 4
A SENSE OF URGENCY PAGE 8
A SENSE OF HISTORY PAGE 10
Let our team of wine experts take care of all of your wine needs! We truly love sharing our gift of wine knowledge and our wonderful selection of handpicked wines and wine-related merchandise with you! Here are some of the benefits that our team at The WineTasting Network is happy to offer you (and we are planning on even more benefits in the future – stay tuned!):
A NEW ERA W I N E J UST GOT PE RS ONA L Taste, exploration and entertainment is what
and our family of brands is all about.
Poet Pablo Neruda versed that wine helps to create the “sense impression relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body”. And it “must be shared.” As a taste maker, we help you experience this kind of synesthesia or mingling of the senses better than ever before. Everything we do is about helping you navigate the world of wine to get you the right wine, to the right place at the right time. WTN is raising our game, meeting the increasing expectations of our customers. Our Geerlings & Wade faithful can expect an expanded portfolio of in-house, negociant and imported wines. As a virtual winery, we are crafting these wines to provide higher quality for less cost. Loyal past Ambrosia customers will find a new commitment to our Napa and Sonoma wine library, which has been evolving since this business was started in 1991 in the heart of the Napa Valley. We have improved every way in which we make, source, store, ship and sell wines. Our websites are continually improving to provide a better user experience, our inventory continues to evolve to meet your preferences and we continue providing as much information as you require to keep wine accessible, fun and conversational. If you haven’t already, please follow our adventures on Facebook. Let us say thank you for your support and for making wine a part of your meals, your celebrations, your gift-giving. Your life.
CHEERS! Proprietor & Taste Maker
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• Shop for amazing wines from around the world from the comfort of your own home • Enjoy the right wine at the right place at the right time
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BENEFITS OF BUYING THROUGH
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A Sense of Taste
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A Sense of History
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A Sense of Responsibility
• Delight in the extensive, eclectic selection of wines we are able to source from our trusted winery partners • Save money – we cut out the middleman, so we are able to pass the savings along to you • Savor perfectly aged wines - from our temperature-controlled cellar to yours • Save time – no need to drive to the wine shop – we deliver wine where and when you want, including your home, your office and your vacation destination • Benefit from our connections with our warehouses and shipping options and save money and time on shipping and handling – 1. 2. 3 4.
Receive UPS “My Choice” for free - no other company offers this benefit except Amazon Take advantage of being able to re-route packages in real time Unique wines not found in the grocery store Receive your wine within an average of 1.9 days (from where UPS picks it up)
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Luxury Wine and Food Cruises
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WINE CLUB
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INDIVIDUAL GIFTING
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CORPORATE GIFTING
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Perfect Pairings
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Black Shadow
Hamilton Estate
Savory aromas of finely crushed black pepper, coffee, dark molasses and smashed aniseed are enhanced by juicy, ripe blackberry and plum. These aromas continue as flavors in the richly textured mouth. Long, luscious finish.
A clear, bright ruby color greets the eye. A brilliant acidity delivers aromas and flavors of cherries, red plums, candied violet and mild spice. Expect deeper flavors and colors as the wine develops both in the bottle and in your glass.
CAL969
CAL970
2010 ZINFANDEL
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2013 MERLOT
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$29.99/Bottle
Bridesmaid
2006 NAPA BORDEAUX BLEND This Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot blend was aged in French oak for over 24 months. The alluring bouquet of blackberry, dark chocolate, bing cherry, cassis and cinnamon climb from the dense color in the glass to your nose.
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A SEN SE O F TASTE WELCOME BACK TO A NEW Over the course of the next year, you will experience vastly more enjoyable wine shopping experiences – online, on the phone, in our wine clubs and in our publications. So what has changed? It’s in our name: ‘winetasting’ – a single word that differentiates it from almost any other kind of ‘tasting’. When you’re ‘winetasting’, you are invited to experience a set of attributes than include a place, a time, a grape, a style, a producer and the heritage of winemaking going back more than 9000 years. Most of us sell wine based on these ‘attributes’; we labor over them and discuss their effect on the product as a whole. Blah, blah, blah...and what or who gets lost in this discussion time after time? You. That is what has changed. At winetasting.com, it’s all about you. Our expert team of friendly, knowledgeable “cork dorks” is truly here for you! You now have more opportunities to explore, express and enjoy yourself than with any other wine shopping experience. We promise. 4 | Order Toll-Free 1-800-435-2225 or visit us online at winetasting.com
$39.99/Bottle
Sensual
$15.99/Bottle
Cambridge & Sunset
2010 CABERNET SAUVIGNON CALIFORNIA COAST This classic Cabernet Sauvignon possesses a dark crimson color, with ripe berry and plum aromas, accented by toasty oak and vanilla. On the palate, dark fruit flavors are balanced by silky tannins and a lingering finish.
CAL967
$19.99/Bottle
Le Bel Esprit
2012 MALBEC MENDOZA
2010 MARSELAN PAYS D'OC RED
Aromas of ripe plum and violets with hints of vanilla fill the nose. The opulent, ripe palate offers good balance and structure and leads to a long finish. The beauty of the Malbec in Argentina is its ability to combine a rich, weighty mouth feel with a soft silkiness normally associated with lighter wines.
Enticing aromas of plum and cherry are balanced with a hint of green briar, savory herbs and spices. This wine is supple and smooth on the palate, with fine tannins and lingering flavors of blueberries, sweet cherries and exotic spices.
ARG068
FRA325
$19.99/Bottle
SPELLwine
2010 NAPA VALLEY HEX RED
$16.99/Bottle
C. Beck
2008 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This enchanting Napa Valley red blend is dark and seemingly ominous in color. While on the palate, it bursts juicy red fruits with a slightly sweet and sensuous body with a hint of dark espresso chocolate. It's a good kind of hex.
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in 50% new French oak barrels, this is a flamboyant wine. It’s enormous in blackberries, cola, sweet licorice and cedar flavors, and the tannins are very refined. Forward and jammy, it’s a flashy wine to drink over the next several years. — S.H. (9/1/2011)
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NAP1044
$34.99/Bottle
$48.00/Bottle
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C. Beck
Morandé EDICIÓN LIMITADA
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast The grapes are from old vines in Calistoga and the wine shows the ripe, rich, full-bodied personality of that warm region. It’s dry and tannic, yet opulent in sweet oak, raspberry, blackberry, plum and chocolate fruit, with a long, spicy finish. Very nice now, and should develop over many years. – SH.
Aromas of forest fruits with hints of bittersweet dark chocolate and vanilla. Saucy olive, spice and herbal aromas are attractive, and the palate is both chunky and full but also fiercely acidic, which yields scour and power to generic berry fruit flavors. A lot of fruit and acidity here, so it’s snappy and edgy from front to back. -M.S. (5/1/2010)
NAP1043
CHI135
2008 PETITE SIRAH NAPA VALLEY
2007 SYRAH/CABERNET BLEND
$39.00/Bottle
A PAIR CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS
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Truly superior wines that boast our former company name, Geerlings & Wade. This wine pays tribute to our long-standing Chateaux relationships and the history behind the Geerlings & Wade brand, known for supplying great wine values from the best wine makers in the world. Produced from premium grapes grown in the Napa & Sonoma Valleys following old world Grand Cru Domaine and First Growth Chateau classification philosophies. This philosophy allows time for the wine, with its balance, intensity and structure, to age gracefully in collector's cellars.
$25.99/Bottle
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ETCHED BAMBOO BOXED CORKSCREW
Geerlings & Wade
This gift box is made from all natural bamboo. It includes a classic style corkscrew for your favorite wine enthusiast. Strong and durable, this handy waiter's corkscrew opens a bottle of wine with ease. Features a curved handle for a comfortable grip and makes extraction both smooth and effortless. Environmentally green bamboo handle.
CS-410
2011 MERLOT
Wine from extraordinary vineyards located in Napa, Sonoma and the Central Coast converge each year into a wine blend of great quality and value. Fruit from each component block is harvested, sorted, then gravity fed into either oak or stainless steel fermentation tanks.
$24.95 CAL966
Chateau Laurensanne
2009 BORDEAUX (CÔTES DE BOURG)
VinRoc
Geerlings & Wade
2009 RTW
2010 CHARDONNAY
Côtes de Bourg is in the northern part of Bordeaux, along the right bank of the Gironde River. The area is known particularly for the Merlot that gives the wines of the area a good dose of ready-to-drink fruit. This is a 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot, soft & delicious red Bordeaux blend.
A little rough and rustic around the edges, with red and black currant and oak flavors wrapped into firm, sticky tannins. The finish is sweet. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it’s showing its best now and over the next two years. (11/1/2013)
BOR667
NAP1047
$19.99/Bottle
$24.99/Bottle
This is not your typical California-style Chardonnay - it's more along the lines of a classic Chablis. The wine is bone dry, crisply acidic with a touch of minerality, yet rich on the palate and full of flavor. It can be cellared for an additional 1-3 years if you so desire.
CAL959
$26.99/Bottle
$49.00/Bottle
Domaine Carneros
Schramsberg
Mottington
San Valencia
Made from 100% Pinot Noir and pale golden in appearance, this Blanc de Noir is produced in the classic style. With luscious aromas of honey and pears, this elegant wine is refreshing, complex and round on the palate.
Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs is made from Pinot Noir from Carneros and Anderson Valley, combined with fruit from low-yielding Sonoma and Marin coastal vineyards to develop a sparkling wine with a breadth of fruitful aroma and flavor. Select Chardonnay lots give zest and backbone to the blend.
Medium bodied, light purple and garnet, with an expressive bouquet of strawberries, plums and cedar. In the palate, sweet spices and a hint of herbs introduce confected plum, youthful acid and tight, tea-like tannins that will soften as the wine ages. Persistent flavors of red fruits, flowers, and oak sweeten the tannins in the finish.
Aromas of pineapple, guava and pear with hints of vanilla and orange blossoms. The palate is fullbodied and rich with the perfect balance between fruit, oak and acidity. This wine is a joy to drink when young but will also age beautifully for many years to come.
SPK009
SPK006
NAP1053
CAL960
TAITTINGER BLANC DE NOIR
$35.00/Bottle
2007 BLANC DE NOIRS SPARKLING WINE
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$38.00/Bottle
2011 NAPA VALLEY MERLOT
$29.99/Bottle
2010 CHARDONNAY
$19.99/Bottle
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We will offer phenomenal opportunities to our members, friends and customers
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Spectacular deals on wines we’ve sourced from around the world or produced at our Napa Valley winery Rare gems purchased directly from a luxury winemaker’s cellar, or a small lot from our Ambrosia library Seasonal collections for a cuisine, holiday or other cultural event A fresh look at a grape, region, vintage or producer SHIPPING IS ALWAYS INCLUDED
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Enjoy 3 bottles each of Geerling & Wade's best Chardonnay and Merlot all packaged in an exclusive Geerling & Wade 6 bottle Black Wine Tote. No better deal.
Great for grilling season! A trio of 90+ rated wines. Two each of Morande's Edición Limitada wines Cabernet Franc, Syrah/Cabernet Blend and Carmanere.
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A Sense of History A few years after the stunning 1976 ‘Judgment of Paris’ (where an all-French panel found a small group of California Chardonnays and Cabernets superior to their French counterparts), a group of investors purchased selected Napa and Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignons to lay them down them until their 10th ‘birthdays’.
Sojourn 2010 Gap’s CrownPinot Noir Bold and concentrated, yet elegant and complex. Dark cherry aromas with a touch of strawberry and raspberry. Gentle baking spices with floral notes, chocolate and rosemary and some sweet oak and orange. The finish lasts (for what seems like) ever.
SON596
$48.00/Bottle 10% Case Discount
Chappellet 2009 Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Intense aromas of baked blackberry, dark cherry, crème de cassis, plum and anise delight the nose and continue as flavors in the richly textured mouthfeel. Long, luscious finish. This wine is elegant, balanced and sophisticated.
NAP1073
Around 1990, as the first wines came of age, the
$135.00/Bottle 10% Case Discount
Delectus 2007 CuveeJuliaRed Wine Blend
investors looked for a way to capitalize on their wine investment. The Paris tasting was all but forgotten and they needed a herald to announce their arrival.
The powerful nose features white pepper, coconut shavings, honeysuckle, vanilla, blackberry jam, and a hint of clove. The palate is complex and massive, still youthful, with minerality, hot spice, and firm tannins.
Lesley, Greg and Lisa Berglund heeded the call with the Ambrosia Wine Catalogue. Ambrosia, and
NAP1006
$135.00/Bottle 10% Case Discount
then Winetasting.com, gained devoted customers and club members by offering those wines, along with other exceptional wines and outstanding customer service. We are returning to these roots with the re-release of the Ambrosia brand. We have an excellent cellar with a long-term commitment to our aging program, along with strong relationships with our vintner partners. We can’t wait to share these wines with you!
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Fourteen 2008Napa ValleyMeritage This is a Bordeaux-style blend from all fourteen sub-appellations within the Napa Valley. This elegant wine combines aromas and flavors of ripe bing cherries and blackberries with the richness of roasted vanilla and mocha. This is a complex and layered wine with firm tannin structure, and a lasting finish.
NAP1075
$84.99/Bottle 10% Case Discount
Livingston Moffett 2001 Gemstone VineyardRed Wine Great balance and mouth feel, with dark color and rich fruit. Elegant, with layers of currant, mocha and blackberry. Firms up in the mid-palate and has a long silky finish with some tannins in the background. Drinks well now, but should age gracefully for the next 10 to 15 years.
CAB014
$95.99/Bottle 10% Case Discount
valid through 12/20/14
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a family winery steeped in history In 1969 Jay Corley came to Napa Valley to produce world-class wines. Today, the Corley family proudly nutures five small vineyard sites that produce their lush, limited edition wine designated Monticello Vineyards, Corley Reserve and Corley.
VinRoc 2006Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Delicious and bold with abundant aromas and flavors of black currant, blackberry, and black cherry, layered over notes of mocha, cigar box, cedar, tobacco and spice. Rich and smooth, with finely textured tannins that coat the mouth and linger long into the finish.
NAP1034
$99.00/Bottle 10% Case Discount
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Corley 2008 Yewell Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Aromas of exuberant bright red and purple berry fruit along with tones of dark chocolate, mocha and a hint of eucalyptus delight the nose. On the palate, this wine is rich in texture with well-defined tannins that frame the wine beautifully and will allow this wine to age gracefully.
NAP1016
$72.00/Bottle 10% Case Discount
Monticello 2008 Tietjen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon This Cabernet Sauvignon shows great aromas of dark fruit, loads of sweet vanilla and mocha oak. The texture is very rich. The mid-palate is big and full and the tannins frame the wine wonderfully. The finish is long and luscious and the tannins are smooth.
NAP1014
$72.00/Bottle 10% Case Discount
Premiere Napa Valley is one of the most rare wine brands in the world and we are honored to share it with you! For over 17 years, Napa Valley’s top winemakers have auctioned futures of these wines as individual offerings. Production ranges from 60 bottles to 20 cases. Now that’s rare!
Faust 2010NapaPremier Cabernet Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, ripe raspberry and tea leaf lift out of the glass. The entry is impressive with a fleshy mouthfeel and notes of cassis, dark chocolate and ripe berries. The layers continue to unfold throughout a long finish. This wine is ready to enjoy now, and will age gracefully over five to seven years. Only 60 bottles available.
Robert Mondavi 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon "Pure, rich and concentrated, this bold, graceful wine offers a deep core of earthy currant, blackberry and plum, with hints of herb, mocha and black licorice, giving it uncommon complexity and depth. Ends with firm tannins and a long, persistent finish –JL" (10/15/2009) 96 Points - Wine Spectator
NAP981
$135.00/Bottle 10% Case Discount
NAPPM3
Von Strasser 2010 Diamond Mountain Cabernet Lot 168 This classic Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with dark fruit, black cherry, mocha and caramel aromas and flavors, with a touch of cedar and vanilla on a velvety mid-palate comingled with lively tannins and a hint of violet. Full and velvety in the mouth with a lingering finish. Only 60 bottles available.
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$235.00/Bottle 10% Case Discount
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2 0 1 0 NAPA VAL L E Y CABERNET SAUVIGNON This wine has nice fruit aromas, a rich mid-palate, well balanced acidity and a medium finish. With the nice balanced acidity, this wine should age gracefully for the next 5+ years.
$60.00/bottle $150.00/3-pack Save $10 per bottle
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HOUSE OF MANDELA 2 0 0 9 C H AR D ONNAY This classic Chardonnay displays fresh lime, pear and peach flavors and reflects a balance between fruit and natural acidity, which will become more complex with time in the bottle.
$29.99/bottle $119.94/6-pack Save $10 per bottle HL6100
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Enjoy your trip aboard Oceania's luxurious Riviera, the most elegant epicurean ship at sea.
FOR THOUGHT
rubs are in..
Optional classes in the Appetit Culinary Center, a high tech interactive professional kitchen. Personal time with the chef at welcome and farewell receptions, as well as during wine tastings and special dinners.
GOURMET SIMPLICITY IN THE KITCHEN Please join us as we RAISE a glass, awareness and funds for charitable causes while enjoying these FEAST-worthy pairings without the hassle. Cheers!
WINE TASTING NETWORK PROUDLY PRESENTS OUR FIRST JOINT VENTURE WITH “CRUISING WITH THE CHEFS”
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Smith & Hook 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast
O N A CULI NARY DISCOVERY CRUISE FR O M VENICE TO ISTANBUL
Herbs d' Provence come from a region reknowned for a wide variety of dishes and winegrapes. A mixture of these herbs plus salt can season everything from meats to soups, vinaigrettes and sauces; it can replace salt on your table, and pairs with everything from Cabernet to Syrah.
AUGUS T 27 -S E P T E M BE R 7 , 2 0 1 5 Join Brian Roland on a cruise of the "Alluring Adriatic" from enchanting Venice to exotic Turkey, the country that straddles Europe and Asia.
Feast it Forward Herbs d’ Provence Salt is a perfect blend of these herbs with premium French grey sea salt. $14.99/spice jar – feastitforward.com WINE PAIRING SUGGESTION Sprinkle the herb/salt mixture liberally on your favorite cut of meat for the grill, along with course ground pepper. Grill to your taste and enjoy Mediterranean flavors that pair perfectly with the dark-berry flavors, baking spices, espresso, and dusty tannins of the Smith and Hook 2009 Central Coast Cabernet.
Katie Hamilton Schaffer is a Napa Vintner and wine country entertainer as the Founder/Host of Feast it Forward.
Most meals at home are not gourmet four-course extravaganzas, even in Wine Country; at the end of a long day many of us find joy with an “In & Out” burger – accompanied by a glass of Chappellet Cabernet, or Chateau Petrus 1982... or whatever your favorite might be. Classic guidelines like white-with-fish-red-with-meat are helpful, but I’ve found that it is just as relevant to choose a wine based on your mood, your company (when at home), your hosts (when going out), or whatever catches your eye in the cellar. What feels right to you? Perhaps you want to have something simple with that latest “gift” wine, or a bottle you’ve been looking forward to opening. We believe that creating a FEAST-worthy plate should be just as easy as pulling the cork – let the spice do some of the heavy lifting when it comes to making a simple dish step up to your wine choice.
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Culinary discoveries range from Venetian sweets to Turkey's spiced cuisine, revered by chefs world-over.
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WINE CLUB
THE PERFECT GIFT EVERY MONTH ENJOY THE PER K S OF MEMBER SHIP Take advantage of your 15% - 25% discount off every club selection, so you can try a sample selection before you stock your cellar. (take advantage of special reorder discounts!)
Extreme Monthly Wine Club Whoa – extreme! This club is for the discerning collector, curious connoisseur, and for everyone who just wants to enjoy these hard-to-find, cellar-worthy gems. These treasures from our cellar are worthy of a very special occasion, or can turn any bad day into a wonderful adventure. Enjoy a monthly wine allocation of 2 bottles. Starts at $150-$200 per 2-bottle shipment, includes tax and freight charges.
Your very own Wine Club Concierge, Sue Straight, The Wine Wench® has joined our team and is now available to personally assist you.
Winery & winemaker history, recipes, cellaring & pairing suggestions and random wine facts to dazzle your friends Save 15% on wines sitewide (Excludes already discounted items)
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(hint – you’ll save more on shipping and be able to cellar more wine if you go with the 6 or 12 bottle option – just sayin’)
Our wine clubs make fabulous gifts for that hard-to-buy-for wine lover on your list All wines are backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!
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About our freight charges - we have negotiated a great deal with our shipper and we are passing it along to you, our best customers! I don’t know if you are in other wine clubs, but our freight charges are about half of what most clubs charge their members. Enjoy!
Masters Quarterly Wine Club
Passport Wine Club®
Online members-only access to exclusive offers & specials
Our clubs offer 2, 4, 6 and 12 bottle options to suit your budget
This club is an excellent choice for the wine newbie who wants to discover wine - also great for the experienced wine lover who appreciates great everyday value. Enjoy a quarterly wine allocation of 4, 6 or 12 bottles. Starts at $44.99 per shipment for 4-bottle shipment, includes freight and applicable tax.
This club is for those who want to master all things wine. Although they are still in affordable enough for everyday enjoyment, these wines are produced by smaller wineries and are harder to find than the offerings in our Discovery Wine Club. Enjoy a quarterly wine allocation of 4, 6 or 12 bottles. Starts at $54.99 per 4-bottle shipment, includes freight and applicable tax.
Convenient home delivery, with the option to cancel or delay a shipment at any time.
Complimentary concierge services the next time you visit Napa Valley and/or Sonoma County, California
Discovery Quarterly Wine Club
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the wine wench® Sue comes to us (and to you) with a colorful history in California’s wine industry. She is enjoying a career that has spanned almost 30 years in sales, marketing and management with wineries that include Windsor, Fieldstone, White Oak, Lambert Bridge, Limerick Lane, Clos Pegase, Martin Ray Winery and Signorello Estate. Sue also writes for Wine Country This Week Magazine, does freelance writing and marketing projects and writes her own wine blog, www.wine-wench.com. Throughout her career, Sue has judged numerous wine competitions, including the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, The International Women’s Wine Competition, The Pacific Rim Wine Competition and The Grand Harvest Awards. Sue’s mission for the last 30 years has been to engage and entertain people about wine. One of her favorite sayings is “Wine should be fun!”
Explore the wines of the world in the comfort of your own home! Every month, we will select a veritable rainbow of amazing wines from around the world to delight your palate and keep your wine racks full! Starts at $192 per 12 bottle shipment, plus applicable tax and $15.95 freight charges.
Cellar Treasures Monthly Auto-Ship Progr am Let us stock your cellar for you! Every month, we will select a mixed case (or half case, if you prefer) of mystery wines from our private stash to keep your wine racks full! No need to go to the store or wine shop - we will take care of everything for you! Starts at $72 per 6-bottle shipment, plus applicable tax and $9.95 freight charges for 6 bottles or $15.95 freight charges for 12 bottles. 1-800-435-2225 or winetasting.com | 19
L U X U RY B OT T L E S ET S
Quillia & Mottington
Hamilton
Black Shadow & San Valencia
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Quillia 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Mottington 2011 Napa Valley Merlot
Hamilton Estates 2010 Chardonnay Hamilton Estates 2013 Merlot
Black Shadow 2010 Zinfandel San Valencia 2010 Chardonnay
KIT709
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KIT710
$32.99
KIT711
$49.99
C OR PORAT E GIFT ING Clarim & Casswell
You can trust The WineTasting Network to deliver the right wine at the right price at the right time. It is our business - it is our pleasure - to exceed your expectations and to delight your professional connections. Let us know your preferences, or choose from a selection of pre-configured gifts at special prices. We can help you give several different gifts on one easy recipient list. Easy!
LUXURY 2 PACK Clarim 2010 Rutherford Cabernet Casswall 2011 Chardonnay
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A business gifting ‘account’ that maintains your corporate gift list year after year Renowned luxury brands for high-end collectors Excellent ‘house’ brands that ship to the maximum number of states. Wine club memberships make great gifts and we have five unique clubs to choose from Personalize your gifts with printed gift cards Reinforce your brand with insertion of your company’s personalized message and private labels Keep your bottom line looking good with volume discounts
Morande 90+ Chilean Gift Pack Unique wines of great character and elegance, produced in small quantities dependant upon special climatic conditions. Each wine is the result of a specific vintage enhanced by the terroir of its origin. Includes 2007 Edición Limitada Cabernet Franc, 2007 Edición Limitada Syrah/Cabernet Blend and the 2007 Edición Limitada Carmenere.
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Raise a glass and toast to a special occasion. This rustic wine gift basket is lined with a woven napkin and filled with just the right amount of goodies perfect for sending as a birthday greeting, congratulations, or a thank you. This basket includes a Dragonia Old Vine Garnacha 2009 which is coupled with a creamy Italian cheese spread and scrumptious herb crackers.
You can never go wrong with this sophisticated and classic wine gift. This gift is filled with a delightful display of sweet and savory gourmet pairings and a bottle of 2011 Bigola Estate Shiraz Red Wine. This Shiraz is an exciting full flavored wine showing hints of spicy white pepper and ripe plum over smoky oak. The rich generous fruit palate has soft, ripe tannins well balanced with oak and a long lingering fruit finish. Perfect with rich red meat dishes, your favorite pasta or simply anytime.
This gorgeous natural willow basket makes a truly elegant impression on family and friends. It features 2 distinguished wines - Mira Luna® Tough Day Chardonnay Wine and Gossford Reserve Shiraz 2010 Red Wine. Packed with delectable sweets ‘n savories, it includes Ghirardelli® Squares® Hazelnut Chocolates, Walkers® Chocolate Chip & Hazelnut Biscuits, Lily O’Briens® Milk Chocolate Truffles, Parmesan Herb Spreadable Cheese and much more.
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We’re not quite ready to drop a bottle with a drone, but we’re getting there… Our gifts feature only the most exceptional and memorable wines, perfect for gift giving. From our top-selling wines to our quality wine accessories, you can be confident in the quality of our selections. We guarantee to deliver the right wine at the right price at the right time.
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Check out the following benefits of giving the gift of wine from the WineTasting Network: • Give the gift of membership - wine club memberships make great gifts and we have five clubs to choose from • • Browse an amazing selection of gifts, including everything from easy-drinking, • super-affordable everyday wines to hard-to-find collectable treasures • Personalize your gifts with printed gift cards • • Let us do the work – choose your selections and recipients and we do the rest •
Best yet, if you can't find what you're looking for, call our wine consultants at (800) 435-2225, and we will customize a gift that meets your specific needs.
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Mira Luna & Mottington
Hamilton
LUXURY 2 PACK
DOUBLE MERLOT
Mira Luna 2012 Tough Day Chardonnay Mottington 2011 Napa Valley Merlot
Hamilton Estates 2013 Merlot Save 10% on this two pack sampler of our newest wine
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