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Espumosos Champagne Tsarine Brut Rosé (Tin Box) Champagne Tsarine Premier Cru (Tin Box) Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs California 2008 Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs California 2007 Rotari Talento Brut Rosé Trento DOC NV Rotari Talento Brut Trento DOC NV Marqués de Monistrol Reserva Selección Especial Rose Brut NV

$63.00 $56.00 $38.00 $38.00 $22.00 $22.00 $14.00

$39.99 $33.99 $31.00 $31.00 $18.00 $18.00 $11.50

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Blancos Pazo de Barrantes Albariño Rias Baixas 2009 Bogle Chardonnay California 2010 Joseph Drouhin Vaudon Chablis 2010 Trimbach Riesling Alsace 2009 The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2011

$23.75 $17.00 $32.00 $29.00 $23.00

$21.50 $14.00 $26.00 $23.50 $18.75

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Rosés Melipal Malbec Rosé Mendoza 2010 Miguel Torres Santa Digna Rose Cabernet Sauvignon Chile 2011 Chateau D’Esclans Whispering Angel Red Cotes de Provence 2006 Chateau D’Esclans Whispering Angel Rose Cotes de Provence 2010 Chateau D’Esclans Esclans Cotes de Provence 2010 Paul Jaboulet Rose Parallele 45 Cote du Rhone 2010

$17.00 $12.75 $28.00 $25.75 $33.50 $17.50

$9.95 $9.95 $22.75 $21.00 $27.00 $14.25

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Tintos Calera Pinot Noir Central Coast California 2008 Deumayen Trez Malbec Reserva Mendoza 2007 Fourteen Hand Cabernet Sauvignon Washington 2007 Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Medalla Real Chile 2008 Joseph Drouhin Cote de Beaune Rouge 2009 Krel by Trus Ribera del Duero 2008 Fisher Unity Cabernet Sauvignon California 2008 Montecillo Reserva Rioja 2005 Palacio de Grajal Joven Ribera del Duero 2008

$30.50 $29.00 $17.50 $19.75 $30.50 $20.75 $48.00 $23.00 $16.50

$24.75 $23.50 $13.00 $16.00 $24.75 $16.75 $39.00 $18.75 $13.25

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Champagne Tsarine, Chanoine, Reims The history of “Chanoine Frères” goes back to 1730, the days of Louis XV, when two brothers Jacques-Louis and Jean-Baptiste Chanoine started a family business selling champagne wines. That same year the brothers asked the city authorities in the town of Epernay for a permit for construction or renovation of the first cellars for sparkling wines. It should be noted that “Champagne Chanoine Frères” is one of the oldest Champagne Houses – with only “Ruinart” being older. For over 270 years “Champagne Chanoine Frères” has seen its ups and downs, having lost its market position and by the end of the 20th century quietly turning into a so-called “sleeping brand”. But in 1994 “Champagne Chanoine Frères” became part of the newly established BCC (Boizel Chanoine Champagne) and since then the brand has been re-born. The production of “Tsarine” wines resumed in 2000.

The first “Tsarine” cuvée was bottled at the beginning of the 19th century and was dedicated to the Russian imperial dynasty, ruling Russia at the time and which was the main market for sparkling wines since the preceding century.

The Rosé Swathed in ruby silk, a fine stream of delicate bubbles. By almost magic alchemy the aromas of wild strawberries, of wheat and of blackcurrant buds awaken our instictive senses. In the mouth, body and finesse combine languidly over notes of berry fruits and of cream. Gentleness and pleasure form a single whole.

Precio Regular:

$63.00

Precio Especial: $39.99

The Premier Cru A fine mousse and a lively stream of delicate bubbles dance together on a yellow green background. A panel of aromas come together to form a broad bouquet: first grapefruit, then quince, mingle with fennel and aniseed, and evolve into richer, spicy notes of pepper, clove and cinnamon. On the palate, flavours of almond, toast and then notes of vanilla and butter, combine to soften the minerality of this fine blend. The final balance is bought into perfect equilibrium by the long and complex finish.

Precio Regular:

$56.00

Precio Especial: $33.99

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Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs California 2008 Fruity aromas of fresh lime and Granny Smith apple are accentuated by nuances of juicy pineapple and lemon grass, and are completed by warm honey and delicate hazelnut from the two-plus years of aging en tirage. On the palate, the 2008 Blanc de Blancs enters crisp and tangy with flavors of lime, pineapple and exotic tropical fruits, followed by delicious, layered flavors of lemon custard and fresh-from-the-oven brioche. The palate finishes with a delicate sweetness and generous acidity that is long and quenching.

94 | Wine Enthusiast “Made from 100% Chardonnay grown mostly in Napa and Sonoma counties, this charming bubbly is one of the best blanc de blancs on the market. It’s rich and honeyed and feels so good in the mouth, carrying flavors of oranges, sweet limes, Meyer lemons, vanilla and toasty bread. Drink over the next six years. Editors’ Choice” 91 | Wine Spectator “Sleek and vibrant, with floral apple and lemon aromas and crisp, complex flavors of pear and yeasty cinnamon that linger toward the minerally finish. Drink now through 2015.”

Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs California 2007 92 | Connoisseurs Guide While some local Blanc de Noirs bottlings succeed on the strength of buoyant fruit, this one does so by way of refinement. Its yeasty, nicely layered aromas are graced with subtle suggestions of cherries, minerals and a scant touch of chalk, and its very deep, well-autolyzed flavors articulately express classic champenization. It is quite dry to the taste without becoming austere, and it is enlivened by a steady stream of very small bubbles.

89 | Robert Parker Composed of 74% Pinot Noir and 26% Chardonnay, the 2007 Blanc de Noirs exhibits more structure and body as well as a firmer, more muscular style. The Pinot Noir component takes away some of the charm and finesse of the Blancs de Blanc, but it adds more weight. This sparkler should drink well for several years.

89 | Wine Spectator Rich and full-bodied, displaying delicate raspberry aromas paired with spice and lemon, with supple flavors of baked apple, cherry and brown spices. Drink now through 2014. (11/ 2010)

Rotari Talento Brut Rosé Trento DOC NV

89 | Wine Enthusiast Produced with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes that are harvested by hand and grown in the hills of Trentino.

The Pinot Noir grapes are harvested slightly early so that characteristic aromatic notes of red fruit can be brought to the nose, and structure, richness and importance can be brought to the palate.

Rotari Talento Brut Trento DOC NV

Best Buy | Wine Enthusiast “Elegant and tight, this pale pink sparkling wine boasts a wide array of small fruit and floral aromas. This virbant wine would pair well with fried calamari or shellfish thanks to its delicate nature and bright acidity.”

Marqués de Monistrol Reserva Selección Especial Rose Brut NV

Following the traditional method of Cava making, light maceration of grapes with their skins to obtain a rose base wine, which following a 15 month ageing process in our cellars, gives rise to this unique Cava. An enticing rosé Cava made from the local 70 % Monastrell grape and 30%Pinot Noir. It is crisp on the palate with ripe wild strawberry fruit flavours, a fine and creamy mousse and a delicate finish. Great for parties. Marqués de Monistrol is one of the leading Cava producers having established winemaking at the property in San Sadurni d’Anoia in 1882, in the heart of Penedès, 40km from Barcelona.

Pazo de Barrantes Albariño Rias Baixas 2009

In the heart of the Salnés Valley in the Rías Baixas D.O. of Galicia, Marqués de Murrieta, well-known for its premium wines from the family-owned legendary Rioja estate, produces Pazo Barrantes. The 30 acres of albariño vineyards that comprise the Pazo de Barrantes Estate make it the largest single estate in the valley. The wine’s true albariño character is a direct reflection of the Creixell family’s core values of quality and estateowned vineyards, paired with a modern winemaking approach and the latest technology.

Pazo Barrantes has a full nose with developed apricot and peachy notes mixed with ripe apple. It has a wellbalanced palate; the acidity is crisp without being sharp. Fruits are soft and ripe with a dominant apricot character. The wine has excellent mouthfeel as well as noteworthy purity. It will evolve gracefully over the next years. Pazo Barrantes pairs well with any kind of seafood, white fish, soft cheeses and rice dishes.

Bogle Chardonnay California 2010

Aromas of fruit and spice mingle and tantalize the senses as you first encounter this Chardonnay. Green apples and juicy pears give way to elegant hints of Meyer lemons, but circle back to finish ripe and refreshing on the palate. Created by aging on the lees, the rich and velvety mouthfeel takes the fruit to another level, allowing the flavors to sink softly into spicy vanilla notes of American oak. The finish, graceful as a lemon meringue, perfectly balances the wine’s creaminess and acidity. Enjoy this wine with just about everything!

Joseph Drouhin Vaudon Chablis 2010

A dry and fruity wine, easy to drink. Its color is pale gold with greenish hues. Very fresh aromas reminiscent of citrus (lemon or grapefruit); small pleasant touches of fern or coriander are found as well. On the palate, dry and fruity, with mineral notes. Pleasant and long aftertaste. The 2010 Drouhin’s wines are pure. They show style and elegance. The good balance between mellowness and acidity provides a lot of freshness and enhances their fruitiness and character.

Trimbach Riesling Alsace 2009

Beautiful straw color with green edges. Fine mineral fragrance with ginger, caraway seed, underripe pineapple and flowers. Flavors of white peach, quince and lemon on the palate with a lingering, clean and dry finish. From Alsace’s top family estate! Served best with marinated, grilled, or sauced fish, and sushi. Delicious with traditional Alsace dishes like onion tarte, sauerkraut, and pork.

The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2011

89 | Wine Spectator “Terrifically juicy, with Key lime, honeydew melon, passion fruit and pink grapefruit flavors that are ripe, round and focused. Orange blossom notes give this extra grace.”

Melipal Malbec Rosé Mendoza 2010

87 | Wine Enthusiast Quite good and above the masses when compared to the bulk of rosé wines coming from Argentina. Made from Malbec, it’s bright and floral, with a touch of citrus to the nose. Healthy, vibrant, balanced and cleansing, with flavors of berries, nectarine and pink grapefruit.

Miguel Torres Santa Digna Rose Cabernet Sauvignon Chile 2011

Fragrant and floral, with a temptingly fruity sensuality. On the palate, the wine is voluptuous, with a silky texture that only Pacific Cabernet Roses can offer. Cherry color. Perfumed notes of plum and strawberry with hints of grapefruit. Full-bodied with fine acidity on the palate. Elegant and sensual with a prolonged aftertaste.

Chateau D’Esclans Whispering Angel Rose Cotes de Provence 2010 Fresh, fruity yet bone dry characteristics.

88 | Wine Spectator “On the lighter side, creamy and elegant, with fresh raspberry and glazed citrus flavors, followed by a lively and well-spiced finish.”

88 | International Wine Cellar “Pale pink. Redcurrant, dried flowers and spices on the nose, with a subtle herbal quality emerging with air. Dry and tightly focused, with good grip to its bitter red fruit flavors. The firm finish features good cut and lingering herbacity.”

Chateau D’Esclans Esclans Rose Cotes de Provence 2010

90 | Wine Spectator A delicious food rose, rich and rounded with a good structure and a bite of acidity. Red apple and pink grapefruit complement the sweeter berry fruits. The extra year of aging before release has brought some sophistication.

Paul Jaboulet Rose Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone 2010

The 2010 Parallele 45 Rosé is a vibrant salmon/dark pink color; reflecting it’s high percentage of Grenache.

Spring is finally in the air and Rosé season is in full swing! Jaboulet’s Parallele 45 2010 Rosé is the perfect place to start. This blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah from France’s Rhone Valley is a vibrant salmon/dark pink color. The nose is pure and fresh showing subtle notes of strawberry which is joined by clean tart berry flavors on the crisp, well balanced palate. This is a true crowd pleaser and the perfect late-spring sipper.

Calera Pinot Noir Central Coast California 2008

91 | Wine Enthusiast “This fine Pinot Noir easily holds its own when tasted against far more expensive bottlings. It’s softly silky and

delicately structured and enormously rich, offering delicious waves of raspberries, cherries, oranges, cola, beef jerky and black pepper. A perfect Pinot Noir to drink now.”

90 | Robert Parker ‘An excellent bargain in Pinot Noir, the 2008 Pinot Noir Central Coast offers a delicious introduction to the Calera style. Fifty percent whole clusters were used, and the wine was aged 11 months in Francois Freres Burgundy barrels, of which 10% were new. Bottled unfiltered, it is a blend of fruit from four separate Central Coast counties, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, San Benito, and Santa Clara. Attractive notes of roasted herbs, sweet and sour cherries, strawberry jam, sassafras, and earth emerge from this medium to full-bodied, supple-textured, seductive red.”

Deumayen Trez Malbec Reserva Mendoza 2007

The TREZ vineyards are located in Alto Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo, 1,100 meters above sea level, in a privileged terroir, where there is a fresh and dry climate and the Malbec grapes reach maturity without phytosanitary treatments. Harvested in late march, the grapes were brought to the winery in 18kg boxes. After careful manual selection, the grapes were placed in 100 and 200 hecto-litre stainless steel tanks for a maceration of 21 days.

Following malolactic fermentation, the wine is moved to new (one-third) and one year used French (Taransaud) oak casks for 12 to 14 months aging. Intense deep red color, with a violet tint. Ripe and deeply fruited aromas with concentrated notes of black cherry, sour cherry, plums and licorice. The vanilla, caramel and toast from the oak emerge creating a mature and complex unity with outstanding violet floral notes.

The aroma follows through to a full, powerful body full of ripe flavors and well structured body. Despite its concentrated, fruity character this is a soft wine with round tannins, and a complex and lingering after-taste. It will gain more complexity when aged and can be cellared for more than 10 years.

92 | Robert Parker “A glass-coating opaque purple color, it offers up an alluring nose of spice box, mineral, smoke, and black cherry. Medium-bodied and elegant on the palate, it is mouth-coating, savory, and concentrated. Give it 2-3 years to fully blossom and drink it from 2012 to 2022.”

Fourteen Hand Cabernet Sauvignon Washington 2007

Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Cabernet Franc. Concentrated aromas of dark stone fruits and toast burst from the glass. Classic Cabernet Sauvignon flavors of black cherries with subtle hints of baking spice dance across the palate, bolstered by fine, round tannins. is medium bodied wine is soft in mouth feel, yet long on fruit character and finish.

Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Medalla Real Chile 2008

The color is a lustrous ruby red. On the nose you’ll find ripe red and black fruit aromas mingle with leather and spice, exquisitely balanced by wood notes evoking vanilla and toast. On the palate are supple tannins and a majestic structure conclude in a complex and persistent finish. Delicious with steaks, wild game, hearty stews, casseroles and ripe, semi-creamy cheeses.

91 | Wine Enthusiast “A profound Cabernet from Santa Rita’s home vineyard in Alto Jahuel. The hue is dark and opaque, while the

nose is deep and earthy, but also intensely fruity. Shows fine structure and a lot of black cherry and cassis. The real deal in affordable Chilean higher-end CS; offers a little of everything, from spice to herbs to olive to fine fruit.”

90 | Wine Spectator “Very solid for the vintage, with crushed plum, fig and black current fruit woven with maduro tobacco and bittersweet cocoa. There’s a loam edge on the finish, but this stays solidly fleshy through the end. Drink now through 2013.”

Joseph Drouhin Cote de Beaune Rouge 2009

“A true delight and a great harmony! A beautiful purple colour. On the nose, delicate and fruity aromas such as strawberry and red currant. On the palate, the tannins are refined and lend a nice roundness to the body. Elegant aftertaste”.

Krel by Trus Ribera del Duero 2008

De color rojo cereza picota, violáceo. Mucha fruta fresca y madura, frambuesa, fresas y moras, vainilla, madera y final especiado. Amplio, largo y vivo en sabor, mucha presencia de fruta bien integrada con la madera en la boca. Acompañar con platillos de carnes al grill / intensos y especiados.

Fisher Unity Cabernet Sauvignon California 2008

Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec Unity is a wine that is produced by the Fisher family who have been growing and producing wines in both Napa Valley and Sonoma County since 1973. It’s a blend of 80% Napa County fruit and 20% fruit from Sonoma County.

Aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, spice, creamy milk chocolate, raspberry licorice, and some wild flower notes mix with black raspberry, chocolate, black licorice, spice, oak, and cassis in the palate with toasted oak on the finish that adds an extra touch of complexity.

Montecillo Reserva Rioja 2005

An ideal companion for grilled or barbecued red meat, all types of stew, and spicy dishes. A powerful, yet elegant wine, it also enhances the flavor of fish such as tuna, salmon or cod.

89 | Wine Spectator “This juicy red delivers cherry, licorice, raisin, citrus peel and spice flavors, with modest tannins and lively acidity. The flavors are starting to mature, but the wine is balanced and still fresh. Drink now through 2014.”

Palacio de Grajal Joven Ribera del Duero 2008 Blend: 85% Tempranillo, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

A very classy Ribera with bright lively fruit typical of a younger wine, savory palate and nice oak, sweet spices and balsamic undertones. Tasty and medium length finish.

New Arrivals Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 | $63.00

Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot, 3% Merlot, and 1% Malbec Densely-packed aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, chocolate mint and Provencal herbs anticipate the deep, multilayered flavors echoed within and augmented by lush black cherry, blueberry, anise, espresso and toasty oak.

Firm, ample tannins and a persistent black-fruit finish assure the potential to develop even greater complexity in the years to come.

Paraduxx Red Z Blend Napa Valley 2009 | $52.00

Fusing the robust flavors of California’s native Zinfandel with the grandeur of Cabernet Sauvignon, Paraduxx has embraced the best of both core varietals to produce a world-class blend with a decidedly Californian personality. The aromas are complex and inviting, with lifted red fruit elements of raspberry and plum, as well as deeper bramble fruit notes and layers of vanilla, cream, nutmeg and cinnamon. A smooth, rich entry leads to sweet plum and lingering spice notes, with hints of cedar and clove. The wine’s lush texture is supported by resolved tannins that lead to a full, ripe finish

Belle Glos Clark & Telephone 2010 | $57.50

Deep scarlet color. Out of the gate, aromas of cinnamon, cranberry and a hint of ginger tease for a taste. The palate turns into Christmas in the mouth...sweet baking spices and tart berries, even a hint of roasted meat.

Throughout the experience a plush weight fills the mouth. The merging of flavors, viscosity and a lively acidity round out the long, sinuous finish.

Belle Glos Taylor Lane 2010 | $56.00

Very dark ruby color. Deep aromas of bright berries mixed with sweet toasty cedar notes. The flavors of cherries, berry pie and cola are abundant with great focus. The medium weight on the palette with balanced acidity lead the flavors through and beyond a supple, tannin laced finish.

Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 | $20.00

This Cabernet offers aromas of bright cherry, currant, and raspberry with notes of toasted oak and vanilla. In the glass, you will find flavors of cherry and currant and a lingering and thoughtful finish. Good structure, a moderate weight, polished tannins and a balanced acidity promise an ever more pleasing wine to come. Thiis is a Cabernet Sauvignon which will continue to evolve and remain enjoyable for quite some time to come.

Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2009 | $72.00

Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot, 4% Malbec A sweet and spicy nose of dark, ripe plum, blackberry pie and red licorice balanced with leather and star anise bursts from the glass in this deep garnet wine. The palate echoes the richness of the bouquet and surges with fresh cassis, black cherry and brambly black fruit flavors, supported by a framework of lush tannins, roasted espresso and dark cocoa. This tremendously well-balanced wine finishes delicately with a velvety kiss of mint chocolate and toast.

90 | Robert Parker“The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is an attractive, radiant wine graced with expressive dark red fruit, flowers, licorice and spices. French oak adds volume and shape, but it is very nicely integrated. This is a beautiful, feminine Cabernet Sauvignon from Pine Ridge. Anticipated maturity: 20122019.”

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier California 2011 | $21.50

The 2011 bottling of this distinctive blend opens with a dazzling spectrum of fruit and floral aromas, from crisp white peach, honeyed pear and sweet mango, to touches of fresh jasmine blossom and white chai tea. Filled with bright and juicy fruits, the palate flaunts flavors of succulent white nectarine, candied pineapple, green fig and subtle grapefruit. The crisp and slightly off-dry flavor profile lasts well through the clean and refreshing finish.

With its balanced acidity, this versatile wine pairs well with a number of dishes, from light salads to seafood to, most notably, foods with a hint of spiciness — its subtle sweetness provides balance alongside a touch of heat. Try Chenin Blanc + Viognier with a flavorful Thai curry, a sushi dish, such as a spicy tuna roll, or seared halibut.

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2010 | $19.50

Gnarly Head 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel is made from gnarled 35 to 80 year-old head trained vines. Fruit from these unruly branches is intense and powerful, and as some of the oldest in California, these brash old vines produce exceptional, full flavored grapes. The intrepid Old Vine Zinfandel has a gnarly core of rich, dark raspberry and black cherry flavors with layers of spice and chocolate balanced by complex French and American oak toast. Try pairing this wine with braised short ribs, chicken enchiladas, or dark chocolate.

Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2010 |

Every year, we bring in approximately 35 lots of Zinfandel averaging 25-30 years in age. Each of these lots

is produced under the careful eye of our winemaker, Ted Seghesio. The best of these lots are selected to make Sonoma Zinfandel. A small amount of Petite Sirah is blended in the wine for added complexity. The result is a tantalizing black raspberry and classic briary flavored wine with a balance of components for which Seghesio wines are known.

93 | Wine Enthusiast “You could use this as a teaching tool for classic Sonoma County Zinfandel. It’s full-bodied, dry and spicy, with briary flavors of wild berries, mocha, tobacco, leather and exotic spices. More importantly, it’s absolutely delicious. The grapes come from Seghesio’s best vineyards in the Alexander and Dry Creek valleys. At this price, it’s an astonishing value, especially considering that production was nearly 80,000 cases.”

93 | Wine Spectator “This racy wine is jammed with pepper and licorice, plus notes of black raspberry, roasted sage and smoke. Still youthful and unpolished, but promises much. Best from 2014 through 2017.”

Chateau Ste Michelle Canoe Ridge Merlot Horse Heaven Hills Washington 2009 | $33.75

This 2009 vintage is an elegant expression of Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot offering dark cherry fruit character.

We added Syrah and Malbec to the blend for enhanced complexity. This is a great food wine and its dusty tannins make it a perfect match with Italian food.

Grant Burge Filsell Shiraz Barossa Valley 2006 | $38.50

The 2006 Filsell is a deep ruby color with intense bouquet of plums, cherries and ripe raspberries nestled alongside rich dark chocolate and spices. The palate exhibits similar flavors of ripe raspberries, stewed plums and subtle blackberries with a hint of cinnamon spice and toasted oak. The wine is dense and complex with complementary full, rounded tannins and a velvety intensity of flavors that show excellent persistence and length. An impressive wine that is deserving of an equally impressive food match, the Filsell Shiraz is well suited to dishes such as wild rabbit pie with celeriac mash or lamb shanks with mushroom polenta.

91 | James Halliday, The Australia Wine Companion “Big, swarthy Barossa red, with strong blackberry and earth flavours, alcohol part of the mix, as are the tannins.”

Grant Burge The Holy Trinity GSM Barossa Valley 2008 | $43.00 Blend: 44% Grenache, 40% Shiraz, 16% Mourvèdre

The 2008 The Holy Trinity is a rich, deep magenta. There are vibrant fruit aromas of cherries, blackcurrant and raspberries, with underlying notes of sweet spices, licorice and delicate florals adding complexity. The palate is silky-smooth, with fine tannins and acidity complementing the flavor of sweet dark fruit and spice, giving the wine abundant length and concentration of flavor.

This wine reflects the refinement which can be achieved with this blend of varieties. The intensity, texture and structure suggest that it will continue to develop more complexity for the next 10 years.

The Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre is well suited to game meats such as roast duck with Chinese greens and slow-cooked venison.

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Methode Champenoise Rotari was born in the heart of the Dolomites. The mountain climate, the special care of the vineyards, the dedication of our winemakers in the manual selection and harvest of the grapes give life to the fresh and fragrant bubbles that are both complex and enjoyable reflections of the characteristics of the region. The Metodo Classico, its history, and its long aging process on its yeast bestow upon Rotari unique and unrepeatable characteristics.

All of the Rotari wines are characterized by a unique style: fresh, fragrant and elegant with the ability to be ideal pairings for both Italian and International Cuisine.

Rotari Talento Brut DOC Trento NV 100% Chardonnay Produced with Chardonnay grapes that are selected and harvested by hand and originate exclusively from the best vineyards in the hills of Trentino. At the foot of the Dolomites, where the Chardonnay expresses best its fresh and fruity character, the Rotari Brut is fragrant, intense and elegant.

89 & Best Buy | Wine Enthusiast “With its well recognizes yellow label, Rotari’s Brut Talento offers value and quality with toasty aromas of roasted almond, freshly baked bread and yellow fruit.

The wine is creamy, and smooth with a touch of citrus freshness on the close.”

Rotari Talento Brut Rose DOC Trento

#13 on Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2010 Top 100 Best Buys of the Year!! And the only Methode Champenoise on the list!

Why? Because Method Champenoise is a costly and time consuming process that brings the best quality to sparkling wine but in most cases it also brings up the price.

Remarkably, this delectable Talento rose still comes to you at tremendous value.

Since 2005 the term “Talento” has been exclusively reserved for Italian sparkling wines produced in the champagne method and may only be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc.

89 | Wine Enthusiast “You can’t beat the price-versus-quality ratio of this lovely sparkling rosé from northern Italy. The wine is intensely fragrant and offers enduring tones of peach, almond and yeast. It has a cooling freshness and a touch of spice on the finish.”

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