Zachys Fall 2012 Gazette

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CONTENTS 3-5

S PA R K L I N G W I N E & C H A M PA G N E

6-8

B O R D E AU X

9-15

B U R G U N DY & L O I R E

15-19

RHONE & SOUTHERN FRANCE

20

CORSICA

21-27

I TA LY

28-32

P O R T U G A L / S PA I N & MACEDONIA

33

SOUTH AFRICA & ARGENTINA

34-35

AU S T R A L I A & NEW ZEALAND

36-42

USA

43-47

SPIRITS

LEGEND AM = Andrew McMurray

JS = James Suckling

JN = Jeremy Noye

NM = Neal Martin, The Wine Journal erobertparker.com

EK = Elizabeth Keyser SW = Stefan Wolansky BH = Burghound IWC = International Wine Cellar JG = John Gilman, A View from the Cellar JR = Jancis Robinson

RR = the Rhone Report SWJ = Sonoma Wine Journal WA = the Wine Advocate W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine

The More Things Change…

The More They Stay The Same To say that things are “different” here at Zachys since I started in the family business 19 years ago would be the understatement of the year.

It makes me feel old when I tell my kids that I started selling wine at Zachys BEFORE the internet started (the internet really started to take off in 1994). Back then my father-in-law told me that we had 2 great things going for us...SERVICE & SELECTION The day-to-day business was run writing orders on pads while we assisted customers on the phone and in the store. The daily customer interaction was overwhelming, tiring and rewarding all at the same time.

We all saw most of the orders from beginning to end (i.e. if I took your order over the phone I was likely the guy who ran into the basement, packed up your order, processed the sale and handed it off to our delivery department for shipment or staged for an in-store pick up).

Flash forward to today where we have seen a natural shift in our business from “Front of the House” (the way we sold wine 19 years ago) to the “Back of the House” (the way we sell wine today with the internet playing a huge part). We have learned to adapt our business for our clients because what was important to the family 19 years ago is still of paramount importance today...SERVICE & SELECTION The reason I bring all this up in the introduction to our Fall Zachys Gazette is that I am reminded of its importance as I flip through the pages of this catalogue. The passion and commitment by the dozens and dozens of Zachys employees shines through on a daily basis here in Scarsdale—whether it be serving your needs in the store, on the phone, via e-mail or through the web site. I am SO PROUD of what I see go on here. We have managed to find a way for our culture to transcend time and the ever-changing retail landscape. Finally, we have undoubtedly one of the finest selections of wines & spirits (yes we are super amped on the premium spirits category now!!!) from around the globe at all price points.

While the human interaction has changed quite a bit over the last decade we will all be here to serve your needs. At the end of the day the wine world is a whole lot of fun to be working in because we are surrounded by great people, passionate clients and an industry that is forever changing from vintage to vintage. As the internet continues to change and evolve we will be sure to be the same Zachys as you have always remembered.

Here’s to the great beginning of Fall and all the happy times we have ahead until the close of 2012.

All my best,

WE = Wine Enthusiast WS = Wine Spectator

Andrew

*Prices in the Fall Gazette are good from 10/1/12 until 11:59pm EST 10/31/12 or while supplies last. Sale items are drastically reduced net prices off the regular bottle price. No additional discounts can be applied. These prices cannot be applied to previous purchases. Not responsible for typographical errors. Prices subject to change without notice.

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Sparkling Wine

Best New Sparkling Wine Finds—Great Bubbles for the Money We have spent the last 8 months searching for some new additions in the Bubbly categorand have found three great new selections that really caught our attention. With the majority of Champagne prices on the rise, we found these three wines to really deliver for their price to quality ratio.

First up is the Chateau de l’Aulee Brut Elegant from the Loire Valley in France. Technically a Touraine Methode Traditionnelle, this bottle of bubbles is very Champagne like. With excellent depth, elegance and finesse this wine is on par, quality wise, to many of the big name Champagne houses. At only $14.95, this Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay blend bridges the traditional flavors of Champagne and Cremant de Loire beautifully. The complexity and depth is here adding a more accessible ease and roundness to the wine.

Next up is hands down one of the most insane deals we have ever come across of for Sparkling Wine. The Col Mesian Spumantes of Italy are only $10.99 per bottle!

You have to try these wines to believe it. The quality is excellent for the price. Coming from the Veneto region of Italy the Col Mesian Spumantes are essentially coming from vineyards close to Soave and Valpolicella. Based on a blend of Chardonnay and Gargenega these wines offer clean, fresh flavors that are extremely refreshing. The Spumante Brut is fresh, lively and loaded with citrus, tropical overtones that give the off-dry nature of the wine a comparable sweetness level to Prosecco but has more body and roundness. The Rosé is nice and dry with plenty of red fruit notes and a hint of Chambord and orange zest in the finish. All in all these two really deliver for the price and are great alternatives to Prosecco. JN

Best New Finds

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Chateau de L’Aulee Brut Intense NV {#361826} ....................14.95 “Plump and forward, with friendly baked apple and pear flavors and a soft, easy finish. Chenin Blanc...” WS 1/11.

Col Mesian Spumante Brut (Off-Dry) {#360172} ...................10.99 Fresh, lively and loaded with citrus, tropical overtones that give the off-dry nature of the wine a comparable sweetness level to Prosecco but has more body and roundness.

Col Mesian Rosé Brut {#360174} ...........................................10.99 Nice and dry with plenty of red fruit notes and a hint of Chambord and orange zest in the finish.

Zachys Testimonial “I have learned my lesson and you can let your subscribers know this from me, too. We are inundated with emails virtually every hour that exclaim in hyperbolic terms about “great” deals that unfortunately do not hold up under scrutiny. Your messages are among the few I actually pay attention to because they’re almost always of interest and represent real value. Plus, when you say “act quickly,” it’s not a cheap sales tactic. I have learned this the hard way - your best offers always sell out quickly! Regards from a loyal customer.” Benjamin - April 2012

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Champagne

Steal in Half Bottles!

Grand Cru Under $50!

Krug Grand Cuvee half bottles for only $60 each.

Lallier is one of those great little houses tucked away in AY. Rich, round and powerful Champagne that age gracefully and drink even better! JN

Now, that’s a steal!!! JN

Krug

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Grande Cuvee NV (95WS/95IWC) (375ml) {#117877} ...........60.00 “Like a gymnast, this partners power with grace. Set on the finely detailed texture, flavors of fig paste, crystallized honey, toasted brioche, coconut and kumquat wrap around wellhoned acidity, with an aromatic core of grated ginger, cumin and ground coffee. Ends with a long, long, smoky finish.

Drink now through 2025..95.” WS 12/11.

Lallier

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Grande Reserve NV (93BH) {#336001} ..................................49.95 “A beautifully complex, toasty and overtly yeasty nose complements the equally complex and utterly deliciousflavors that possess obvious concentration as well as excellent length on the satisfying finale. It’s clear that this has some ageon it and while it could easily be aged to good effect, it’s already sufficiently ready that it’s drinking very well now. In sum, thisis terrific and well worth considering...93.” BH 1/12.

Just Reviewed!

97+ JG

Their Finest Vintage Ever!

Late Release Vintage Champagne

“2002 Comtes de Champagne – the most striking and complete of the four vintages I tasted (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005). The 2002 is a magnificent CdC layered with sumptuous fruit. It boasts stunning depth and an endless, haunting finish. A very short crop for Taittinger.

I imagine the 2002 will disappear from the market as soon as people taste it. The 2002 CdC was one of the most remarkable wines I tasted during the week I spent in Champagne in March. If you like CdC, this is a must-have vintage.” Antonio Galloni the Wine Advocate posted on eRobertParker.com Bulletin Board 4/25/2012.

With most houses releasing their 2004 vintages, Charles Ellner earlier this year just released for the first time the 2001 Brut Prestige. One of the last 2001s to be released, this is ready to go. Showing some great bottle age on it already that has developed beautiful roundess and depth the 2001 Charles Ellner is one of the better buys when it comes to expensive vintage Champagne. JN

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Brut Prestige 2001 (90WE) {#355811} ....................................49.95 Get it before the Wine Advocate and/or Wine Spectator post huge scores!!! JN

Taittinger

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Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002 (97+JG) {#346009} .....................................................165.00 “…I have been looking forward to the release of the 2002 Comtes de Champagne for several years now and the first taste of this classic in the making certainly did not disappoint...the stunning refinement and elegance of this Comtes de Champagne is absolutely magical! A great, great wine...97+.” JG 9/12.

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“This vintage champagne has a generous and persistent mousse, and a bright gold color. It has a complex nose, fusing woody hints with notes of toasted bread and brioche.

In the mouth, the finish is long and lasting, lively and generous. This Champagne will be perfect as an aperitif or to accompany poultry dishes…90.” WE 11/11.

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Champagne

z Bollinger Special Cuvee—New Look...Same Great Wine!

This fall many of us will be doing double takes when we look at a bottle of Bollinger Special Cuvee. The wine has a new look—Specifically a new bottle.

The Champagne House Bollinger has dug deep into their archives and found that they used to bottle their Champagnes in a very sleek and slender bottle that is very close in design to Champagne Krug.

After years of research, Bollinger has found that the older bottle design is better for ageing the Champagne and controlling the perlage (bubbles.)

So here we are, a new look to Bollinger’s Special Cuvee.

The wine is the same and just as delicious as ever. The 2002 Grande Annee which has been a huge hit with you will not be in this new bottle design as it will take a few years to work the new bottle into the Grande Annee production.

However, here is an insider’s tip for October/November. Coinciding with the release of the new James Bond film there will be a special limited release of Bollinger’s Grande Annee 2002 in a one of a kind 007 bottle. That’s all I can say before MI6 and Bollinger are all over me, but look for it this fall from us.

In the meantime, make sure you have plenty of Bollinger in the cellar now! JN

Bollinger

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Special Cuvee Brut NV (93WS) {#20685} ..............................48.00 “A lovely, balanced Champagne, with mineral and toast notes accenting flavors of quince, green pear, white peach and verbena. Backed by firm acidity, this shows impressive texture and finesse. Like a mosaic, all the pieces come together to make a beautiful whole....93.” WS 11/11.

Grande Annee 2002 (98W&S) {#143992} ...............................98.00 “There is Champagne, and then there is 2002 Bollinger. This wine makes me dizzy, stammering in cross-eyed bliss. Taking a step back, the sustained chord of flavor comes into focus, revealing a limestone honey: scents of acacia, marzipan, apricot and golden citrus. Jamal Rayyis, one of our tasters with the broadest flavor library in his head, describe the scent as loomi (dried lime) and dried apricot, as if walking into a Middle Eastern market. Flavor details aside, the wine’s richness softens the structural grandeur of the vintage, which is buoyed in a mineral bath of power. This will reward another ten or 20 years of age, and the bottles that remain will likely only feed the wine’s legend...98.” W&S 12/11.

Grande Annee Rosé 2002 (97W&S) {#349646} ...................195.00 “The sheer intensity and power of this wine is awesome, an almost violent red from the addition of Coteaux Champenois pinot noir from La Côte de Enfants...It’s in overdrive when first opened, an extreme wine with the redness of roses on fire, the impacted flavor of seashell minerality and the cool crispness of apple skin. A day later, the wine is effortlessly detailed, blissfully rich with the subtle toastiness derived from fermentation in old oak barrels. The acidity is there to keep it fresh for as long as it lives, a life that will be measured in decades...97.” W&S 12/11.

Ssshh… Insider Secret: Philipponnat Clos des Goisses Long revered as the pinnacle of single-vineyard champagne bottling, Philipponnat Clos des Goisses has been an insider secret, despite a flawless track record. Where blending is commonplace in Champagne production, Clos des Goisses is never blended and always single-vintage, showcasing the power and beauty of this vineyard site nestled in the southern most facing aspect of grand cru, Aÿ. Marked by power and elegance the Clos des Goisses poses a lovely juxtaposition between the airy and effervescent nature of Champagne and the rich muscularity presented with each sip.

Let this beautiful bottle of Champagne take center-stage with your next intimate gathering of friends and family this fall and become part of this inside secret! EK

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Clos de Goisses 1998 (94WA/95IWC/★★★CG) {#352571} ..175.00 Clos des Goisses 2002 (17JR/★★★CG) {#354833} ............194.00 “Rating: ★★★ This highly-anticipated release does not disappoint, although its youthfulness is still nearly painful at the moment, its flavors wrapped up in a tightly-wound, chalk-driven structure. It demonstrates an outstanding sense of refinement and finesse, with a silky texture and a tense, elongated shape on the palate; above all, it finishes with a complex, multi-dimensional fragrance, anchored by a piercing note of saline minerality and persisting with exceptional length, nuance and poise. This will be stunning, but it will likely take another decade or even two to fully reveal its character and depth—if you open it now, be sure you have additional bottles in the cellar for the future. Last tasted: 12/11.” Peter Liem, champagneguide.net.

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Bordeaux Bordeaux

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Bordeaux’s 2009 Vintage The Greatest Vintage Ever—Surpasses the Legendary 1982!

The 2009 vintage is one of the finest ever for Bordeaux if not the finest. All the major critics around the world are agreeing that 2009 is the greatest modern day vintage of Bordeaux, surpassing the benchmark 1982 vintage.

We love vintages like this. Yes, 2009 is a great vintage and who doesn’t love a great vintage, but the real reason we get excited about such prolific vintages is that the sheer amount of high quality wine that is produced in Bordeaux beyond all the big name Chateaux. A vintage like 2009 has not only turned out legendary wines that sell for hundreds of dollars but it has turned out plenty of great wines that sell for very affordable prices. That is what we love to focus on. Remember Bordeaux is the largest high quality producing region in France and that the majority of wine produced in Bordeaux is from beyond all the classified growths.

That is where we come in. We have done the grunt work and done our part to taste and taste and taste as much 2009 Bordeaux as possible beyond all the big names. Our goal was to bring you as much high quality wine under $40 per bottle as possible with this vintage. Here are some of our best finds that are now in-stock or arriving soon. These are some of the best steals of the vintage! JN Vintage Chart: Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate St Julien ..............................................99-Extraordinary

Pauillac ...............................................99-Extraordinary

St Estephe ..........................................99-Extraordinary

Margaux .............................................97-Extraordinary

Graves ................................................98-Extraordinary

Pomerol ..............................................98-Extraordinary

St Emilion............................................93-Outstanding

Barsac/Sauternes ...............................96-Extraordinary

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*Canon Guilhem 2009 (Canon-Fronsac) {#364170} ...............23.95 As with the Puy Guilhem the Canon Guilhem 2009 is the finest we have ever tried. These two brother and sister properties are exceptional in 2009 and the Canon Guilhem offers a touch more refinement and elegance. Still powerful and explosive in the glass the Canon boast more bright cherry notes and more savory qualities rather than the deep dark nature of the Puy. 6 / zachys.com / fall gazette 2012

2009 Bordeaux

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Cantelys by Smith Haut Lafitte (Pessace-Leognan) 2009 (93JS/90WS) {#356600} .............................................26.99 “Aromas of sliced mushrooms, with blueberries and plums follow through to a full body, and lots of juicy fruit and a currant, spice aftertaste. Beautiful tannins...93.” jamessuckling.com 2/12.

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*Chantegrive Rouge (Graves) 2009 (92JS) {#359888} ...........19.95 “A solid red with ripe plum, cherry and vanilla character. Full and savory with round and ripe tannins and a long, intense finish. Approachable...92.” JS 8/12.

Chateau de France (Pessac-Leognan) 2009 (93WS) {#354485} .......................................................36.99 “Big and bold, with currant, blackberry and plum fruit backed by espresso, smoke and mineral notes in this muscular red.

The powerful character is more menacing than alluring, but this shows impressive structure and depth...93.” WS 02/12.

Chateau Jean Faux (Bordeaux Superieur) 2009 (91WS) {#358267} .......................................................25.50 “Ripe and dense, this delicious red offers a lovely creamy mouthfeel to its crushed plum, blackberry and anise flavors, carried by long, velvety tannins. Lovely spice and toasty apple wood notes flitter in the background. The best vintage yet for this rising new estate...91.” WS 3/12.

Chateau Lauduc Prestige (Bordeaux Superieur) 2009 {#342916} ....................................................................13.99 “...trademark Bordeaux aromas and flavors of lead pencil, graphite, blackberries, and cassis, but in the relatively unBordeaux-like price range of $20. Noteworthy depth of flavor for such a well-priced Bordeaux...” SWJ 10/11.

Chateau L Isle Fort (Bordeaux Superieur) 2009 (92SWJ) {#352473} .....................................................14.95 “Red ruby. Exhibits a tantalizing aromatic blend of plums and violets. On the palate, this velvety, medium-bodied offering shows delicious dark plum fruits, with a hint of chocolate and cassis. A blend of 58% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon. Lovely for its balance and ripe fruit purity, that is pleasantly devoid of new wood or over-extraction...Consider this the steal of the vintage...92.”

SWJ 3/12.

Chateau Moya (Bordeaux) 2009 (90WS) {#358786} ..............20.95 “Very juicy and inviting, with deliciously ripe notes of linzer torte, blackberry and crushed plum, laced with anise and toasted spice. The lively finish stretches out nicely...90.” WS 4/12.

Chateau Peybrun (Cadillac) 2009 (89+SWJ) {#342912} .......14.95 “A complex bouquet of red and black berries, cedar, vanilla, and mint lead to a wine driven by soil tones as much as by fruit. Layers of plums and red currants, along with a touch of pine and cinnamon, are revealed on the midpalate, along with notes of coffee and tobacco leaf on the long finish...89+.” SWJ 1/12.

Fleur La Mothe (Medoc) 2009 (90NM) {#360625} ..................20.99 “...concentrated bouquet with far more fruit intensity than its peers. The palate is silky smooth on the entry with very good depth, harmonious with luscious black, vanilla-tinged fruit towards the succulent finish. Good length. Modern in style and beautifully crafted...90.” Neal Martin erobertparker. com 9/11.

Franc Lartigue (St Emilion) 2009 (92+SWJ) {#355155} ........24.99 “In great vintages, the sandy-gravel terroir and old-vines of Franc-Lartigue combine to deliver wines of admirable depth and structure with a slightly hedonistic streak that makes it easy for two people to finish a bottle over a meal.

The exceptionally pure and delicious 2009 Franc-Lartigue is one such wine. Rich, but well-structured, the ripe tannins are wrapped in a satin blanket, with notes of blue and black berries, chocolate liqueur, toasted baguette, and a touch of earth. This sexy, low-acid St Emilion stunner is great on its own or to wash down a steak frites. An absolute steal of a wine...92+.” SWJ 09/12.

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Grand Portail (Bordeaux Superieur) 2009 {#352072} ...........10.99 The nose is charming, round, bright and ample, showing very appealing nose of warm fruit cake, raisins, dark ripe fruits and cherries. Soft, round and juicy palate, great balance, ending on unique mineral and graphite notes, a signature from this great terroir. Remarkably elegant and complex for the appellation. - Winemaker’s Notes.

*La Vieille Cure (Fronsac) 2009 (93WA) {#333509} ................29.99 “The 2009 is a charming, sexy, dense ruby/purple-colored offering displaying lots of ripe Merlot fruit intermixed with hints of charcoal, black raspberries, black currants, lead pencil shavings and truffles...93.” WA 2/12.

La Reverence (St Emilion Grand Cru) 2009 {#364451} ....... 39.95 “A rich, powerful style, with lots of dark mulled fig, espresso, blackberry sauce and Black Forest cake notes, laced with streaks of bittersweet cocoa powder, which extend through the finish...90.” WS 2012.

Les Allees de Cantemerle 2009 (Medoc) {#357455} .............19.95 This younger sibling of a classed growth clearly shows its family ties. With generousfinesse it envelopes the mouth in fruit aromas.” -Winemaker’s Notes.

Les Gravieres (St Emilion Grand Cru) 2009 (93WA) {#357248} .......................................................34.95 “The 2009 Les Gravieres is the best wine proprietor Denis Barraud has ever produced...full-bodied, with outstanding intensity, a skyscraper-like mid-palate that goes on and on, and an extravagant, even luxurious finish with silky tannins and low acidity...93.” WA 2/12.

Lusseau (Graves) 2009 (92SWJ) {#355156} ..........................19.99 “The 2009 bottling has a deep ruby hue, with an earth and mineral-driven bouquet that leads to a richly textured midpalate. Notes of cassis, nuts, and black olives are complemented by a hint of smoke on the finish. Comprised of a blend of 45% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec, the 2009 Chateau Lusseau is exquisitely proportioned, and is a must-try for anyone who appreciates great wine...92.” SWJ 9/12.

Mauvais Garcon (aka Bad Boy) (Bordeaux) 2009 (93JS) {#356997} ........................................................20.95 “Deep and rich, with dark chocolate, blueberries and spices.

Full body, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Very polished and sexy. Very pretty...93.” jamessuckling.com 2/12.

*Moulin Rouge (Haut Medoc) 2009 {#349129} ........................20.99 From the owners of Leoville Poyferre.

*Pipeau (St Emilion Grand Cru) 2009 (93JS/91WS/91WA) {#332811} ...................................28.95 “Wonderful nose, with a depth of ripe fruit from crushed blueberries to currants. Full body, with soft and velvety tannins and a long flavorful finish. Loads going on here.

Always delicious...93.” jamessuckling.com 2/12.

*Puy Guilhem 2009 (Fronsac) {#364169} ................................19.95 One of our most popular selections over the years the 2003 and 2005 vintages of this wine were outstanding for the price. We are sorry to say that even though so many of us remember those wines so fondly that they do not compare to this 2009 vintage. This is hands down the greatest Puy Guilhem we have ever tried. Deep dark black fruit with a big punch of charred earth and lead pencil. This is built to age but is already showcasing beautiful fruit and textures. With moderate aeration this wine opens up and leaps from the glass. This is a must have.

Taillefer (Pomerol) 2009 (92JS) {#354021} .............................27.99 “Aromas of black truffles, blackberries and ripe raspberries, follow through to a a full body, with super silky tannins and a long, fresh finish...92.” jamessuckling.com 2/12.

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Bordeaux

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90pt $10 Bordeaux?!

The Wine’s Name is G-L-O-R-I-A, Gloria

Yes and No! Yes, this is a 90 point Bordeaux Blend from France.

However technically Bergerac is not part of Bordeaux.

And the 2009 is the “Best ever from here and one of the best values of the vintage.”

Coming from a bit further east along the Dordogne is Bergerac. The proximity to the Right Bank of Bordeaux is very close and thus the wines produced in Bergerac of course are dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Franc for the reds.

Sorry, I couldn’t help myself as I was scanning through our inventory and noticed a healthy chunk of Chateau Gloria 2009 is about to arrive in our warehouse as this gazette is going to be printed.

This wine comes from a beautiful little property that has turned out a red Bergerac that really has knocked our socks off for the price.

At only $9.99 per bottle this red blend that includes some very old Malbec is impressive from the beginning. Deep fruit, good spice and really nice texture make this extreme value really stand-out. Plus, the recent 90 point review on this wine really cements how much of a value it truly is.

This is a great everyday alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux. It delivers and won’t break the bank! JN

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Bergerac Rouge (Chateau Monestier La Tour) 2011 (90SWJ) {#361088} .......................................................9.99 “Comprised of 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Malbec...This full-bodied blend from south-west France offers great value for the quality. Yeasty notes of baked bread and freshly crushed blackberries lead to a clean, round, pleasantly juicy wine on the tongue. Copious amounts of black fruit flavors...90.” SWJ 8/12.

We’ve been waiting for this wine to arrive as this beauty has received tremendous praise and the proven popularity of Gloria frankly is only rivaled by Lynch Bages.

The 2009 Gloria is largely considered to be the finest wine produced at this Chateaux with James Suckling and Robert Parker both citing this belief in their final reviews of the 2009 vintage. Always one of the smarter buys of the vintage the 2009 Gloria certainly possesses the potential to age gracefully overtime without having to spend over $100 per bottle. This is one wine that serious collectors and avid consumers alike will want to be stocking up on. JN

Finest Ever!

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*Gloria 2009 (94JS/93WA) {# 332723} ......................................59.95 “...2009 is one of their finest... An expressive, flamboyant bouquet of black fruits, Christmas spices, licorice and roasted Provencal herbs. Fuller-bodied, more concentrated and extracted than most vintages with soft tannins, its low acidity and a sumptuous, plump style remind me of a modern day version of the 1982... This may be the value of the vintage…93.” WA 2/1.

Refreshing, Compelling…

White Bordeaux

Finally Released— Chateau Latour’s 2006 Pauillac!

La Grande Metairie is one of the great little wines of the Entre-DeuxMers that really delivers. Especially for a wine that is only $11.95 per bottle! This is what White Bordeaux is all about. Refreshing, compelling and that perfect companion to everything from oysters, lobster and of course chicken. JN

The third wine of Chateau Latour simply called Pauillac is one that many clamor to secure. The 2006 was a late release as the Chateau decided to hold it back to a more ideal time to enjoy the wine. Thus the 2007 vintage has already come and gone. But now we are taking a step back and the 2006 vintage has just arrived. JN

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La Grande Metairie 2011 {#361819} .......................................11.95 Very attractive and crisp nose of freshly cut ripe white fruits (peaches, pears, apples). Juicy and citrusy palate, with a floral touch and a round, aromatic length brought by the touch of Muscadelle.

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Pauillac de Chateau Latour 2006 {#356835} .........................79.95 “Latour’s third wine, the 2006 Pauillac, exhibits a dark ruby color as well as a big, sweet nose of dusty, loamy soil and ripe cherries. Round, medium-bodied, and easy to appreciate as well as consume.” WA 2/09.

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Burgundy Bordeaux

z Spoiler Alert!

Once this gazette gets out there, my peers in the industry (especially all those sommeliers) are going to be calling me a spoiler.

Mugneret-Gibourg is a darling of the industry and their wines are being gobbled up by sommeliers and limited collectors across the globe. The production is tiny for this domaine yet the wines are magnificent and in general are still well under the radar.

So, if you are reading this pay attention!!!

Mugneret-Gibourg turns out fascintating wines. Wines that are seductive and elegant yet very age-worthy. Wines that are reasonably priced for the quality compared to many of the big names.

Red Burgundy Sure Bets Under $60!

With the resounding success of the 2009 and 2010 vintages there is plenty of great Red Burgundy to be had at more modest prices.

These are some of our top picks under $60 per bottle that not only delivery for the money, but are delicious and enjoyable right now!

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Vosne Romanee 2009 (92JG/91NM) {#342891} .....................75.00

Everything from Bourgogne Rouge, Village wine and some exceptionally affordable Premier Cru. JN

Best Bets

Their Vosne Romanée is an excellent example of a top quality wine from Burgundy’s greatest village. If you love Vosne Romanee based wines this is one that you can easily grab for your cellar and enjoy now and years to come. The Nuits St George Chaignots is always one of the prettiest wines of the vintage. JN

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Beaune 1er Cru Vignes Franches (Domaine & Selection) 2010 (91SWJ) {#355627} .....................................................38.95 Beaune 1er Cru Cent Vignes (Domaine & Selection) 2009 (92SWJ) {#343218} .....................................................37.95 Bourgogne Rouge (Pinot Fin) (Arnoux-Lachaux) 2009 (89+SWJ) {#340933} ...................................................26.95 Bourgogne Rouge (Meo-Camuzet) 2010 {#360247} .............31.95 Chambolle Musigny (Louis Jadot) 2009 (90WS/90+JG) {#337489} ...........................................54.95 Cotes de Nuits Villages (Bachelet) 2009 (91WA) {#343643} ..54.95 Gevrey Chambertin (Domaine et Selection) 2009 (90+SWJ) {#343217} ...................................................36.95

“The 2009 Vosne-Romanée AC is another absolutely captivating example of the vintage. Since the 1998 vintage I have bought a case of this lovely wine every year, but I do not believe I have yet tasted an example as stellar as this superb 2009. The gorgeous nose jumps from the glass in a vibrant blaze of red and black raspberries, beautiful minerality, raw cocoa, woodsmoke and a pungent topnote of violets. On the palate the wine is deep, fullish and rock solid at the core, with beautiful intensity, ripe tannins and really lovely length and grip on the bouncy and utterly suave finish.

A beautiful villages...92.” JG 11/10.

Nuits St Georges Chaignots 2009 (93JG/92NM) {#342892} ...99.95 “...I tasted absolutely brilliant examples of Chaignots from the top estates in Nuits St Georges as well, and it is clear that the elegance of the 2009 vintage has perfectly dovetailed with the style of Chaignots to produce a bevy of outstanding examples this year. The Mugneret ’09 Chaignots offers up a beautiful and sappy nose of red and black cherries, a touch of nutskin, lovely soil tones, raw cocoa, violets and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, refined and very pure, with a great core, beautiful transparency, tangy acids and fine-grained tannins on the long and classy finish. Just a beautiful bottle of Nuits in the making...93.” JG 11/10.

Gevrey Chambertin (Joseph Drouhin) 2009 (90BH/90JG) {#340332} ..............................................44.95 Gevrey Chambertin (Louis Jadot) 2009 (91JG) {#337502} ..47.95 Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes (Bachelet) 2008 (90-91WA) {#338375} ..................................................59.95 Nuits St Georges VV (Robert Chevillon) 2009 (90+JG) {#339922} ......................................................55.00 Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru (Domaine & Selection) 2010 (90+SWJ) {#355571} ...................................................29.95 Volnay 1er Cru Chanlin (Domaine & Selection) 2009 (91+SWJ) {#343216} ...................................................36.95 Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds (Domaine & Selection) 2010 (90+SWJ) {#355628} ...................................................53.95 Vosne Romanee (Forey) 2009 (90WA) {#349340} .................47.95 Vosne Romanee (Jean Grivot) 2009 (90WA/90IWC) {#343298} ...........................................59.95 fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 9

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Bourgogne Vezelay—What’s That?!

From my days of working in French restaurants of New York City I have always had an appreciation for the smaller and more obscure areas of France that produce wine. Many times it is an area that is smack dab in the middle of a major region such as Burgundy.

Vezelay is the perfect example. One of the areas that is outside of Chablis, Vezelay is known for producing excellent Chardonnay that are very much in line with the likes of Chablis. Domaine MontanetThoden which was first introduced to me by Kermit Lynch almost 15 years ago is one of the finest producers of the region. Their Le Galerne 2010 is a great example of the quality that is being achieved in these vineyards. Racy and dry this wine has the Chablis like aromatics and texture with frankly more zip than most Chablis. The refreshing factor here is off the charts good. Another great alternative to Chablis! JN

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Vezelay Blanc Cuvee Galerne 2010 (92+SWJ) {#361584} ....23.99 “Gleaming gold, this deftly crafted wine exhibits an enchanting aromatic display of honeysuckle, beeswax, yellow apples, and a touch of ginger. On the palate, the wine is anchored by its piercing, Chablis-like acidity, lactic tang, and focus. The long finish is resplendent with notes of crushed rocks and lemon oil. A fascinating bottling from vineyards located between Chablis and Beaune, with the character of the wine seemingly drawing from both regions as well...92+.” SWJ 8/12.

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Chambertin Bertagna 2009 (93JG) {#340891} ....................150.00 Chambertin Clos de Beze Gerard Raphet 2006 (93WS) {#144471} .....................................................185.00

We are very excited to have the 2010 vintage of Gilles Noblet in-stock and ready to go. The 2009 was fantastic and a huge hit, but the 2010 is just firing on all cylindars right now and is absolutely delicious! JN

Chambertin Clos de Beze Pierre Damoy 2009 (95WA) {#342446} .....................................................195.00 Charmes Chambertin Leflaive et Associes 2009 {#341656} ..................................................................255.00 Clos de Vougeot Bertagna 2009 (93WE) {#340890} ............135.00 Clos St Denis Castagnier 2008 (93SWJ) {#338068} .............87.50 Corton Charlemagne Bertagna 2009 {#340892} .................125.00

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Pouilly Fuisse 2010 (91SWJ) {#352064} ................................23.95 “Green-tinged gold. A stunner of a wine, with a parade of aromas and flavors that run the gauntlet from sandalwood, orange rind, lemon oil, lanolin, chalk, wood, and baby powder coalescing in a balanced expression of Chardonnay.

Delicious...91.” SWJ 5/12.

Just before press time, we crunched the numbers and used some of the most powerful search-engines out these to determine that these wines are at the rock-bottom best prices in the Country. JN

Can’t Find A Better Price!

Delicious Pouilly Fuisse—Gilles Noblet

Gilles Noblet

Grand Cru Burgundy Best Prices In the USA?!?

Corton Charlemagne Faiveley 2009 (93+IWC/92-94BH) {#338898} ..................................195.00 Corton Les Grandes Lolieres Bertagna 2009 (91JG) {#340888} ......................................................110.00

The King of White Burgundy: Le Montrachet Jacques Lardiere and Maison Jadots’ Grand Cru Le Montrachet is not only one of the more affordable bottlings of Le Montrachet but the 2010 Jadot Le Montrachet is also currently the highest rated le Montrachet of the vintage by the Wine Advocate! JN

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*Le Montrachet 2010 (98WA/94-97BH/94-96+JG) {#352422} ....................498.00 “The 2010 Montrachet, from the Chassagne side, is utterly magnificent. Smoke, slate, butter, spices and juicy yellow stone fruits explode from the glass as this totally captivating, alluring wine shows off its pedigree. Waves of fruit continue to develop in the glass. The 2010 Montrachet is simply huge.

It is compelling today, and I imagine it will be compelling in 30 years’ time. This is a dazzling effort...98.” WA 8/12.

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You got that right Antonio!!!

We fell in love with this wine on our two tasting trips to Maison Louis Jadot over the past two years. Yes we are both talking about the Marsannay Blanc 2010!!! This little gem of a White Burgundy is scrumptious in the 2010 vintage.

But don’t just take our word on it, check-out one of the most compelling reviews we have ever seen for an under $40 bottle of White Burgundy.

“A gorgeous wine, the 2010 Marsannay is refined and utterly impeccable. Readers will have a hard time finding a more polished, harmonious white Burgundy for the money.

Citrus, white peaches and crushed rocks are some of the many nuances that flow from this taut, focused Marsannay. Clean, saline notes frame the textured, inviting finish. In 2010, the Marsannay was aged partly in steel, which contributes to the wine’s freshness. Anticipated maturity: 2012+.

Once again, I tasted with Jacques Lardiere and Frederic Barnier during a marathon session that lasted several hours. Lardiere has been on a whirlwind tour celebrating his last year at Jadot before his long-announced retirement, but I will believe he is stepping down when I see it. Lifers like Lardiere simply don’t retire. As for the wines, Jadot’s 2010s are unqualified successes across the board. Of course, the wines from the most prestigious appellations are often compelling, but frankly I find just as much joy in discovering the many fabulous Burgundies from unheralded villages that are sprinkled throughout this portfolio.

Lardiere and Barnier first thought 2010 was better for reds than whites, but that gap has narrowed recently in their opinion…”

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 8/12.

It doesn’t get much better than this!!! This little beauty is due to arrive later this month and we highly recommend stocking up on this one. JN

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Everyday Chablis—Yes!!!

The St Martin cuvee from Laroche has long been one of the great values from Chablis. The 2010 vintage clearly highlights the quality and overall value that this wine possesses. With the 2010 vintage being another great vintage for the region as a whole it is no surprise that Laroche has turned out one their best vintage of St Martin ever. JN

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Chablis St Martin 2010 (92JS) {#364230} ..............................22.99 “Mineral and sliced apple turns to cooked apple and lemons.

Full and racy with a clean and bright finish. Delicious finish.

So lively...92.” JS 8/12.

Benchmark of the Village Chassagne Montrachet and Domaine Ramonet are synonymous.

The two go together like DRC and La Tache or Screaming Eagle and Napa Valley.

Ramonet is to many the benchmark of Chassagne Montrachet and is the estate that brought forth the most attention in the United States for the wines of Chassagne Montrachet. Ramonet along with their importer Chateau & Estates can single handed be credited for making Chassagne Montrachet one of the most sought after villages for white Burgundy in the United States today.

Over the years, Domaine Ramonet has not faltered. The quality across their entire range is always consistent and no matter the vintage, overall, Ramonet finds a way to succeed. The 2009 village Chassagne Montrachet is a great example of top quality village wine that is enjoyable now. JN

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Chassagne Montrachet 2009 (91SWJ) {#350339} .................60.00 “Showcases the trademark Ramonet aromas of eucalyptus, mint, and bubble gum...exudes the ripe fruit character of that vintage. Full-bodied, but fresh and lively on the initial tastes, the wine firms up on the midpalate and finish. Notes of toasted brioche and chestnuts emerge with time in the glass, but aeration also appears to bring out a touch more sweet oak as well...91.” SWJ 8/12. fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 11

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The Greatest White Burgundy Vintage in a Decade!

“The 2010 white Burgundies are some of the most riveting young wines I have ever tasted. In the finest examples readers will find superb richness, vibrant acidity and great transparency to site. These are marvelously complete wines that bring together the depth of fruit typically found in ripe years with the classicism, minerality and tension that are the signatures of cooler vintages. That all adds up to viscerally thrilling wines that at their best capture the essence of everything great Burgundy can be…” Antonio Galloni, the Wine Advocate 8/12.

The 2010 Vintage for White Burgundy is one of the finest we have ever seen. But then you knew that already since we have been shouting it for over a year now.

This past August our praise for the 2010 White Burgundy vintage has been supported by the massive reviews that Antonio Galloni and the Wine Advocate have posted. Posted only on erobertparker.com, the Wine Advocate’s coverage on the 2010 White Burgundy vintage is extremely comprehensive and holds tremendous praise for the vintage as a whole and plenty of great wines.

So much so that this could easily be the Greatest White Burgundy Vintage In a Decades!

In digesting all the info thus far and still crunching more there are some producers/estates that have just totally nailed it with the 2010 vintage.

Those that excelled are some of the biggest names in Burgundy today.

One winemaker that excelled in the 2010 White Burgundy vintage was Louis Jadot’s legendary Jacques Lardiere, who incidentally is retiring making 2010 his last vintage. And what a vintage to end on! Jadot has turned out some of the finest White Burgundies of 2010 topped off with a near perfect Le Montrachet that Antonio Galloni has given 98 points too!

Of course, some of the perennial top producers are at the top again in 2010 as well like Domaine Leflaive, Joseph Drouhin, Guy Roulot, Simon Bize, Sauzet, and Henri Boillot.

There are plenty of wines that have tremendously high ratings between 93 and 98 points. BUT there is also a ton of amazing wines from great estates that have turned out amazing 90 to 93 point wines that are great for drinking now or in the next few years to come. All in all 2010 is the best White Burgundy Vintage we have seen in at least ten years.

As always with Burgundy supplies are limited and thus our stock may only be bottles. You will need to act fast to secure the best of the best today from Burgundy’s Greatest White Vintage in a Decade. JN

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*Bourgogne Blanc (Guy Roulot) 2010 (90WA) {#355697} ......37.99 “Another gorgeous entry-level wine. Smoke, slate, citrus and yellow stone fruits burst from the glass in this deep, fleshy Bourgogne. In 2010, the Bourgogne is rich and enveloping from the very first taste...90.” WA 8/12.

*Bourgogne Blanc Les Perrieres (Simon Bize) 2010 (92+JG) {#355438} ......................................................27.95 “Stunning nose offers up a very pure and complex mélange of apple, passion fruit, very complex, chalky minerality, musky floral tones and a nice touch of citrus zest in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and snappy, with a bottomless core of silky fruit, a stunning signature of soil, brisk acids and magical length and grip on the laser-like finish...92+.” JG 1/12.

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*Chassagne Montrachet La Romanee (Louis Jadot) 2010 (95WA) {#364848} .......................................................95.00 “There is nothing obvious about the 2010 ChassagneMontrachet La Romanee; rather this is a wine that stands out for its superb textural finesse and pure elegance. The 2010 is a decidedly weightless, pure Burgundy endowed with stunning inner perfume and fabulous overall balance.

The La Romanee is all about finesse....95.” WA 8/12.

*Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche (Joseph Drouhin) 2010 (94WA/93JG) {#356251} ..............99.00 “...terrific 2010...beautifully balanced from start to finish...this is a big, broad-shouldered white that needs time in bottle to settle down. Veins of brisk, saline minerality frame the finish.

This is all finesse and class...94.” WA 8/12.

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*Pernand Vergelesses Clos de la Croix de Pierre Blanc (Louis Jadot) 2010 (90WA) {#352415} ...............................32.99 “Rich, round and inviting. Layers of textured yellow stone fruits, smoke and spices wrap around the palate in this large scaled, expansive, hearty white. Some slightly rough edges remain, perhaps because the vines are still young, but this is, nevertheless, impressive. If the wine comes together more fully in bottle, it might merit an even higher rating. I retasted this after all the 2010 grand crus and it more than held its own! The 2010 is a great wine for the money...90.” WA 8/12.

*Puligny Montrachet (Etienne Sauzet) 2010 (90WA) {#355619} .......................................................59.95 “Totally classy and refined. There is a bit of a honeyed quality that gives the Puligny considerable textural richness and viscosity for a village level wine. A soft, seamless finish rounds things out in style. This is a gorgeous showing from Sauzet...90.” WA 8/12.

*Puligny Montrachet (Domaine Leflaive) 2010 (92JG/90WA) {#354555} ...........................................102.00 “The 2010 Puligny villages is also very impressively pure and racy in profile, as it offers up an outstanding nose of apple, white peach, lemon blossoms, chalky minerality, citrus peel and a gentle base of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and snappy, with laser-like focus, great mid-palate depth and superb cut and grip on the very long and transparent finish. A seamless and electric bottle of Puligny AC!...92.” JG 12/11.

*Puligny Montrachet Clos de la Garenne Duc de Magenta (Louis Jadot) 2010 (93+WA/93+JG) {#352426} .................79.95 “The 2010 Puligny-Montrachet La Garenne (Magenta) is a huge, explosive wine. Endless layers of flavor burst from the glass in this deep, richly textured wine. The Garenne boasts intense dimensions of spice and minerality to buffer the juicy, expressive fruit. Hints of butter and hazelnuts add complexity on the finish. The Garenne is another 2010 that appears to have serious aging potential...93+.” WA 8/12.

*Puligny Montrachet Clos de la Mouchere (Henri Boillot) 2010 (92-95IWC/93BH) {#355059} ....................................105.00 “(From 60+ year old vines and the vineyard is a whopping 4 ha monopole within Perrières). This is slightly riper and notably more complex than the straight Puligny villages but the aromatic composition is similar save for the trace of mineral reduction that is present here. The racy, intense and strikingly welldelineated flavors possess that really lovely sense of underlying tension that adds lift to the stony, linear and bone dry finish. This is a knockout...93.” BH 6/12.

*Puligny Montrachet les Pucelles (Louis Jadot) 2010 (95JG/94+WA) {#352430} .........................................130.00

Two of My Personal Favorites of the 2010 Vintage I try every year to get to Burgundy and taste. This year I made it over to Burgundy in early February for one solid week. The days were jammed packed with appointments and I along with a few team members ran up and down the Cote d’Or tasting. Over the course of the week we tasted at some of the biggest names in Burgundy as well as some of the smallest names. Yes, we had the chance to taste some of the most sought after wines of the 2010 vintage: Rousseau Chambertin and Clos de Beze, DRC Romanee Conti and La Tache, Liger-Belair La Romanee etc…

However, honestly two of my personal favorites and two wines that would be in my top ten picks of the vintage come from Domaine de l’Arlot. Their Nuits St Georges Clos des Forets and the Vosne Romanee Les Suchots 2010s are two wines that have stuck with me since that tasting. They were stunning. They stopped me dead in my tracks. I’ve always enjoyed the wines at l’Arlot and I expected good wines but I never expected wines of this quality. The depth and structure of both wines is very impressive. The aromatics are alluring and captivated me for well over an hour. I kept going back to these two wines in the tasting, even though there was one very impressive Romanee St Vivant in the line-up. These two wines are show stoppers and frankly in my opinion are the two finest wines for the money from Nuits St Georges and Vosne Romanee in 2010. JN

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*Nuits St Georges Clos des Forets St Georges 2010 (93-95WA) {#358224} ..................................................95.00 “Freshly cut flowers, spices and red berries are some of the many notes that are woven together. Though deceptively understated at first, the Forets St-Georges has plenty of underlying Nuits structure. A crystalline, totally pure finish laced with rose petals, spices and licorice wraps around the palate in stunning style...93-95.” WA 2/12.

*Vosne Romanee Les Suchots 2010 (94-96WA) {#358226} ..135.00 “Totally mesmerizing from the very first taste. Layers of dark cherries, exotic spice and menthol blossom in the glass as the wine begins to open up. The Suchots impresses for its depth and sheer power. The aromas and flavors continue to build towards a huge crescendo. This is a fascinating wine...94-96.” WA 2/12.

“All of the best qualities of the vintage come through in the 2010 Puligny-Montrachet Pucelles. The 2010 boasts stunning depth and definition. Smoke, slate, ripe stone peaches and butter burst from the glass as this vivid, kaleidoscopic wine shows off its pedigree. In 2010, the Pucelles is simply explosive. Ideally, it needs a few years to settle down, but it is hugely impressive, even today. The endless finish leaves a lasting impression...94+.” WA 8/12.

*Puligny Montrachet Clavoillon (Domaine Leflaive) 2010 (93JG/92WA) {#354556} ...........................................135.00 “2010 Clavoillon is simply the most beautiful example of this premier cru that I have ever had the pleasure to taste before, as the wine offers up an almost crystalline precision to its aromatic blend of lemon, apple, white peach, orange blossoms, simply beautiful soil tones and a deft framing of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, strikingly pure and very suave on the attack, with a great core of fruit, stunning transparency, bright acids and magical focus and grip on the very, very long and complex finish. An utterly brilliant Clavoillon...93.” JG 12/11.

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A Mountain of Silex and Pur Sang: Greatest Sauvignon Blancs Today!?

The ship has come in...Full of Silex and Pur Sang from Domaine Didier Dagueneau! As Andrew and Brian said to me—we have a mountain of this now in-stock. Never before have we been able to get the quantities of Silex or Pur Sang like this.

The late Didier Dagueneau revolutionized white wine production in the Loire Valley for Sauvignon Blanc turning the traditions and global expectations upside down. Making the world pay attention with many around the globe as far as New Zealand and California attempting to emulate the Dagueneau style.

However, many have tried, no one has truly succeeded. Didier’s touch was special and unique, a gift frankly that he has passed onto his son and daughter. They were there every step of the way, experimenting and learning from their father. The Dagueneau style has remained intact and the quality and allure of Silex and Pur Sang has not faltered.

If you want to try one of the greatest examples of Sauvignon Blanc then all you need to do is try a bottle of Silex and Pur Sang. These wines represent the heights in which Sauvignon Blanc can achieve. Their exotic nature is alluring yet their precision and focus is mind-boggling. These are excellent wines that drink well young and age gracefully. JN

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Buisson Renard 2007 (91WS) {#166608} ...............................90.00 Buisson Renard 2009 (92-93+WA) {#350444} .....................105.00 Pur Sang 2007 (93WS) {#332455} ........................................105.00 Pur Sang 2008 (91WA) {#335771} ..........................................95.00 Pur Sang 2009 (92-93+WA) {#350442} ...................................95.00

Rolling In the Fall with White Burgundy We love White Burgundy in the Fall and these are some of the best buy White Burgundies that we stocked up just for that reason. From Macon to the two Montrachet villages this list is a selection of a who’s who of White Burgundy. JN

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Silex 2006 (93WS) {#158424} ................................................125.00 Silex 2007 (94WS) {#166606} ................................................140.00 Silex 2008 (93WA) {#348308} ................................................135.00 Silex 2009 (93-94+WA) {#349268} .........................................130.00 “From an enclave just outside the cuverie in Saint Andelain, the Dagueneau 2009 Blanc Fume de Pouilly Silex delivers an almost inordinate diversity of floral, herbal, citrus (predominately grapefruit), and pit-fruit (predominately nectarine) elements, with the bitterness of fruit pits, smoky pungency of red currant and crushed stone, as well as notes of shrimp shell reduction and iodine inflecting a long, bittersweet, yet at the same time vibrant, buoyant finish. This silken textured seducer should gain with time in bottle and be worth following for ten or a dozen years...93-94+.” WA 8/10.

Bourgogne Blanc Deux Montille (Soeur et Frere) 2009 (89SWJ) {#343614} .....................................................21.95 Chassagne Montrachet Baudines (Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey) 2009 (93WS) {#349998} ..........65.00 Chassagne Montrachet Chenevottes (Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey) 2010 (92WA) {#354446} ..........70.00 Chassagne Montrachet (Louis Jadot) 2009 (91JG/90WA) {#343181} .............................................49.95 Macon Farges (Henri Perrusset) 2010 (90+SWJ) {#352840} ..18.95 Macon Fuisse (Gilles Noblet) 2010 (89SWJ) {#352066} .......15.95 Pouilly Fuisse (Domaine Chalet Pouilly) 2008 {#347503} ....23.95 Puligny Montrachet (Domaine Ramonet) 2009 {#350334} ...60.00 Puligny Montrachet (Francois Carillon) 2010 (90WA) {#356036} .......................................................47.95 Puligny Montrachet (Louis Carillon) 2009 (90JG) {#337814} ........................................................49.95 Saint-Veran (Gilles Noblet) 2010 {#352069} ..........................19.95

Meet the New Faces of Zachys

Elizabeth Keyser, Assistant Wine Buyer

Gregarious and nerdy I find myself simultaneously comfortable dancing around the sales floor, pouring a bottle of bubbly or curled up with my nose in a book researching climats in Burgundy. I joined Zachys in 2010, earnest as ever, and I quickly felt at home under the tutelage of Zachys greats who encouraged my obsession with the wine regions of Burgundy, Champagne, Tuscany and Piedmont. Never one to turn down a challenge (or a great bottle of wine), I find myself truly blessed to work with equally passionate friends and mentors who approach wine with reckless abandon, adventure and soul.

Elizabeth’s Selections

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Barbera d’Alba Conca Tre Pile (Aldo Conterno) 2008 (90WS/90IWC) {#353069} ...................................... 34.00 Cedric Bouchard Inflorescence Le Parcelle Blanc de Noirs 2004 (95WA) {#349059} .............................. 99.95

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92pt Sancerre Doesn’t Break the Bank

We Just Got The Call

When the temperatures spike into the 90s, all I care about are clean, crisp wines – and my go-to refresher is Sancerre. The Kimmeridgian soil and climate of Sancerre are perfect for producing vibrant, crisp and clean Sauvignon Blanc rich with minerality and racy acidity.

Claude Riffault is recognized as a master of the Loire Valley producing balanced and driven wines that are full of expressive varietal character, earning 90+ points from Wine Spectator and The Wine Advocate. The Sancerre Les Boucads is marked by an elegant balance of minerality and acidity, displaying ample citrus fruit and tangy depth. The perfect wine to kick-back and relax with. EK

This wonderful Chardonnay from Southern-France was personally reviewed by Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate this past June receiving a whopping 90 point review.

All we can say is WOWSERS!!!

Plus we almost forgot to point out that the average price in the market is $12 to $14 per bottle BUT we are offering it to you for only $10.95 per bottle. JN

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Sancerre Les Boucauds 2010 (90WS/92WA) {#350416} ......24.95 “Clear and bright, its lime, white currant, and grapefruit suffused with chalk and tinged with citrus zest, pear skin, and salt, this displays such purity and ripeness that a nearly sweet impression is engendered on its silken palate, yet at the same time one of animation, invigoration, dynamic interplay and refreshment...92.” WA 7/12.

Be Ready for an Indian Summer!

The summer was so hot here this year and the farmer’s almanac is not very promising for a cool fall. There’s an Indian Summer on the horizion. Be ready and make sure you have some killer Muscadet at the ready. JN

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Muscadet sur Lie Cuvee Harmonie 2010 (90WS) {#361308} .......................................................11.99 “This has lots of zip and snap, with crackling lime, gooseberry and sea salt notes all cutting through from start to finish. Begs for some oysters or an ash-coated chèvre...90.” 11/11.

“...competes with some of the finest Macon-Villages wines one can find. It is made from 100% Chardonnay (from 25- to 30-year-old vines), aged three months in a combination of Burgundy barrels (30%) and stainless steel tanks (70%), and, somewhat innovatively, is aged on Viognier lees which gives it a honeysuckle and white peach-scented nose. There is also a salty sea breeze character reminiscent of the crushed oyster shell-like note...This crisp, fresh, medium-bodied Cotes Catalanes exhibits lots of earthy/terroir characteristics.

Readers should think of it as a brisk, zesty, authoritatively flavored Chardonnay...90.” WA 6/12.

If Only Most Sancerre Was This Good or Interesting!

Menetou..who?!

Menetou Salon a small village that produces Sauvignon Blanc based wines in the Loire Valley only minutes away from Sancerre. Many of us in the USA have never heard or had the wines. The wines are good, many times much better than Sancerre, and very often much more affordable! The La Tour Saint Martin is just one of those great examples of a very good bottle of wine at a very good price! JN

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Menetou Salon 2010 (90SWJ) {#361573} ...............................15.99 “Gleaming pale yellow, with a delicious chalky minerality to the attack, followed by tart ripe red-yellow citrus fruits and fine acidity. Exotic and unique, with a touch of wintergreen and bubble gum on the finish...90.” SWJ 08/12.

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#1 of the Top 100 Again?! Could be!

The Wine Spectator Advance has just come out.

The highest rated wine of the Advance is the Clos des Papes 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape at 98 points!

This makes the 2010 Clos des Papes tied with the 2005 vintage for the highest rated Clos des Papes ever from the Wine Spectator. And yes the 2005 Clos des Papes was the #1 Wine of the Year from Wine Spectator in their 2007 Top 100 rankings!

All things are pointing to a Top 100 ranking for the 2010 vintage and even a possible repeat of reigning champion “Wine of the Year,” #1 of the Wine Spectator Top 100.

Here is how the 2010 vintage compares to the 2005: Chateauneuf du Pape Clos des Papes Wine Spectator Score WS Advance Designation Wine Advocate Barrel Score

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Collectibles

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2010 Tasting Note: “Lots of cocoa powder and coffee frame dark plum, black currant and fig fruit, with massively endowed tannins. Cassis, anise and tea notes hang back for now, but should emerge more with cellaring. The very dark finish is dominated by charcoal-coated grip, but the purity still wins out in the end. Very, very large. Best from 2017 through 2035.—J.M.” WS 10/12.

2005 Tasting Note: “Really tight now, but packed with dark fig, currant, espresso, licorice and chocolate notes. Superfleshy but seriously structured, there’s layer after layer of sweet spice, fruit and minerality pumping through the finish, with lots of latent depth and power. Far more backward than the 2003 or 2004 on release, but since this red typically puts on weight as it ages, it should be a monster--à la the 1990--when it reaches its peak. Best from 2009 through 2030. 7,500 cases made. –JM.” WS 12/07.

If you were a fan of the tremendous 2005 Clos des Papes, you are destined to be smitten with the 2010 Clos des Papes!!! JN

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Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 (98WS/96-98WA/95-98RR) 750ml {#349996} ................................................................105.00 1.5L {#354588} ...................................................................235.00 3L {#354589} ......................................................................550.00 “The 2010 looks to be extraordinary. A slightly fresher and more elegant version of the 2007, I think it may well be the greatest Clos des Papes since the 1990 and 1978....96-98.” WA 10/11.

94pt Gigondas!

It’s no secret that 2010 is a stellar vintage in the Rhone and for benchmark producer, Santa Duc, it is without a doubt another show stopper. Drinking Santa Duc wine vintage-to-vintage is a lesson in consistency, meticulous vineyard practices and careful consideration.

In the 2010 vintage, Yves Gras, owner and winemaker, has transformed the less noble, Gigondas, into a gem – harnessing the brooding nature of Granache. Here, look for incredible structure, full body and long age-ability. EK

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Gigondas 2010 (94WS) {#364045} ..........................................37.95 “This is a brick house, with iron-clad grip coursing through the core of black currant, dried fig and blackberry reduction notes. Lots of bay, tobacco and juniper stride in on the finish, with a sprinkle of baker’s chocolate for added length and tension. Needs a little time...94.” WS 08/12.

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92+ “One of the up-and-coming superstars of the appellation”

Greatest Value of the Rhone?!

I’ve been waiting and waiting to get this information out to you. Finally everything has been firmed up and now we can get the word out.

The 2010 vintage for the Rhone Valley is a tremendous one for both the North and South. Robert Parker’s vintage chart has given the North 94 points overall and the South 97 points overall. The Cotes du Rhone St Esprit is from vineyards that lie in the Southern Rhone where Mr. Parker has rated the vintage overall 97 points—just one point shy from what he calls the Southern Rhone’s Greatest Vintage ever: 2007.

This wine takes the cake at under $10 per bottle!

As Robert Parker has stated, “Domaine Giraud is one of the up-andcoming superstars of the appellation [Chateauneuf du Pape].”

This family has been taking the Southern-Rhone by storm turning out some of the finest wines of the vintage.

The only problem is now Robert Parker has left the “cat out of the bag” and their 92+ Cotes du Rhone is flying out of here. JN

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Cotes du Rhone Le Grenaches de Sixte 2011 (92+WA) {#356191} .....................................................19.99 “...one of the up-and-coming superstars of the appellation...

Made from 100% Grenache aged in 66% tank and 34% in older wood...copious tannins (which I associate more with 2010 than 2011) and body, earthy, sandy, loamy soil undertones, and plenty of kirsch, pepper and lavender. This big wine reveals superb concentration and enough structure to warrant several more months of cellaring...92+” WA 7/12.

You may recall the 2007 Delas Cotes du Rhone was a blockbuster and a steal at 90 points from the Wine Advocate and only $10 per bottle. The 2010 is almost an exact duplicate of the 2007 vintage. The depth and power is here. The fruit and spice are just as alluring. And the VALUE is still possibly the GREATEST in the Rhone Valley!!! JN

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St Esprit Cotes du Rhone 2010 (89-91WA) {#363708} ............9.99 “...tank-aged 2010 Cotes du Rhone St.-Esprit (70% Syrah and 30% Grenache) offers notes of roasted herbs, black cherries, licorice and pepper. This delicious red represents terrific value...89-91” WA 10/11.

Best Buy of Chateauneuf!

Possible 94pts & Under $15!

Clos St Jean turns out more 100 point Chateauneuf du Pape these days than anyone else. But, the real secret is the straight Chateauneuf du Pape that is vintage after vintage one of the Best Buys! JN

This little gem from Michel Chapoutier and his team in the Roussillon has been very consistent over the years. Robert Parker, personally tasted a selection of Chapoutier wines from outside of the Rhone ranging from Roussillon to Australia. This is clearly one of the wines that caught is attention as he awarded it 92-94 points but no detailed tasting notes as he did not write detailed notes on any of the wines. For his comments in general on the Chapoutier wines from outside of the Rhone checkout of piece called the 100 point Master in the Australia section! JN

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Chateauneuf du Pape 2009 (93WA/93RR) {#340646} ...........39.99 “A sleeper of the vintage..represents a noteworthy buy.

Classic kirsch liqueur, roasted Provencal herb and sandy, loamy soil characteristics are found in this dense, opulent, voluptuously textured wine that is on a much faster evolutionary track than the 2010...93.” WA 10/11.

“A fantastic base cuvee...meaty, perfumed, and spicelaced bouquet of red fruits, licorice, and mineral, medium to full body, a superb, silky texture, admirable balance, and plenty of length on the finish..solid concentration and a very drinkable, delicious style...93.” RR 9/11.

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Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2010 (92-94WA) {#361319} ....11.99 “This lithe, powerful red offers concentrated spiced cherry, plum tart and blackberry flavors that feature plenty of spicy notes. A dark chocolate accent lingers on the firm, moderately tannic finish...90.” WS 09/12. fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 17

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96-95-95-95

What Cotes du Rhone Is All About!

The winning numbers when it comes to tremendous Chateauneuf du Pape!

Everyone agrees the 2009 Clos de Papes is AMAZING. With the Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Rhone Report and International Wine Cellar all giving the wine a 95 or 96 point score you can trust in this wine delivering. JN

Pierre Henri Morel knows a thing or two regarding what Cotes du Rhone should be. As Michel Chapoutier’s right hand man at Chapoutier, Pierre not only works on crafting wines from the North but the South as well. Plus with his own wines now focused solely on the Southern Rhone, his Cotes du Rhone Village Signargues is what textbook Cotes du Rhone is all about. JN

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Chateauneuf du Pape 2009 (96WS/95WA/95IWC/95RR) {#339170} ......................99.00 “The 2009 is showing better out of bottle than it was last year. Gorgeous kirsch liqueur notes, raspberry jam, forest floor, spice box, new saddle leather and a peppery spiciness are all present in this deep, voluptuously textured, openknit Clos des Papes, which is atypically forward, luscious and approachable already. These wines often need a good 5-10 years of cellaring in the more structured vintages, but the 2009 is gorgeous from the get-go. This full-bodied, deep, concentrated wine has a deep purple color and should drink well for 20-25 years without ever really closing down. Readers may want to think of this as a slightly more concentrated version of the 2003, which is one of the great stars of that vintage...95.” WA 10/11.

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Cotes du Rhone Villages Signargues 2010 (90WS/90IWC) {#360166} ...........................................14.99 “A very stylish red, this displays dark plum and black cherry fruit melded perfectly with black tea and melted licorice notes. Stays silky and refined through the iron-tinged finish...90.” WS 6/12.

“Bright ruby. Spicy cherry and black raspberry on the fragrant nose. White pepper, anise and lavender emerge with aeration and carry onto the palate, which displays sweet red fruit flavors. Fine-grained tannins add grip but are quickly absorbed by the fruit, which becomes more lush on the long, spicy finish...90.” IWC 5/12.

Power, Elegance, Depth

Just How Good Is the 2010 Vintage!?!

Chateau Saint Jean is one very impressive little estate on the outskirts of Rasteau. This is what old-school, powerhouse Cotes du Rhone, Rasteau is all about. The power and depth here is huge for a wine of this price point and the elegance indicates a winemaker of years of experience. JN

The Janasse 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape is the perfect wine to test out to make up your mind on just how good the 2010 vintage really is. This entry level Chateauneuf du Pape will most likely cement the fact that 2010 is one of the Greatest Vintages for the Rhone in the past 20 plus years! JN

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Cotes du Rhone Plan de Dieu 2011 {#361824} .....................12.99 Just fabulous! Very clean and ripe, fresh, subtle and so appealing nose. Notes of candies and chocolate truffles.

Perfectly extracted palate with a “Rasteau” style, bright and of a serious potential, but from now, young, revealing these attractive and tender notes and aromas. Tender and sappy length, ending yummy and chewy. A pure pleasure.

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Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 (93-96RR) {#351837} .................49.95 “The 2010 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape, tasted out of foudre, might just eclipse the stunning ’07 and ’09! Showing gorgeous purity and freshness, with awesome fruit, spice, flowers, licorice, and roasted meat characteristics that are paired with a thrilling, full-bodied, perfectly proportioned palate, this brilliant Châteauneuf-du-Pape has serious richness, a seamless texture, and very fine tannin. It should be approachable on release, but have 15-20 years of longevity. ..93-96.” Rhone Report 9/11.

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The Black Wines of Southern France France is wine ‘mecca’ when it comes to diversity of high quality production. Southern France is clearly know for powerful reds that incorporate depth of fruit and spice into the wines. The grapes used vary from region to region and today the idea of Southern France is dominated by the Rhone Valley and two regions that are widely spoken of as one: Languedoc and Roussillon.

However, there is more to Southern France than these magnificent regions. South of the Rhone Valley lies Provence with the historic region of Bandol. Largely considered the home of Mouvedre, Bandol wines are black in color with deep dark fruit notes that merge into very savory earthy overtones with intense structure and body. Most Bandol upon release really needs time to evolve and soften. The Domaine Terrebrune is no exception and now this beauty from the 2007 Vintage is just starting to come around and soften up. This is about as text book as you can come to Bandol and is one very intriguing glass of wine.

Beyond Bordeaux, Beyond Rhone— Puech Haut Prestige!

Chateau Puech-Haut is turning out some amazing wines and the 2010 Prestige is another resounding success. Already with a stellar 94 point review from the Rhone Report, the 2010 Prestige is an excellent follow-up to the 2009 Prestige that Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate raved about awarding the wine 93 points blind and 94 points non-blind. Robert Parker and the Wine Advocate have not yet released any reviews on the 2010 Prestige but all things point to another stellar score in the future.

But why wait?! This wine is excellent!!! We have tasted both the 2010 and 2009 side by side and the 2010 is by far a superior wine. Overall the 2010 is a more balanced wine that showcases fresher aromatics and fruit. The nose of the 2010 is much more floral and savory and the body of the 2010 Prestige is full and rich yet with more elegance and light than the 2009 which is frankly denser and chewier.

All in all the 2010 Prestige is a great wine for the money at only $20.99 per bottle! This is a great alternative to Bordeaux or Southern-Rhone wines and for all you value oriented Super-Tuscan fans out there too… you need to break down and try a bottle of this. This wine just bridges all the gaps of top quality wine and really delivers for the money. JN

The other two regions of Southern France that turns out very black wines are Cahors and Madiran. Both are part of what is commonly referred to as the Sud-Ouest. These two regions are south of Bordeaux and incorporate Bordeaux varietals but the traditional wines are heavily based on Malbec for Cahors and Tannat for Madiran. Both grapes are known for producing very dark colored wines that have significant structure. Cahors is typically black and vibrant in color with more fruit aromatics and clove spice aromas. While Madiran is more tannic, still dark in color but has more herbal and soil aromatics.

The L’Instant Cahors is a perfect example of the depth and power that Cahors is known for even-though it is only $11.99 per bottle.

The Labranch Laffont Madiran delivers the power and grip of Tannat with beautiful earthy notes and spice. The finish is very long, dry and powerful making it the perfect foil for grilled red meats.

All in all these three ‘black wines’ are perfect for the cool evenings of late summer and early fall. They deliver depth, power and complexity at very affordable prices. JN

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Chateau Prestige Coteaux de Languedoc 2010 (94RR) {#354667} .......................................................19.99

Vincens Malbec Cahors L’Instant 2009 {#361579} ................11.99 Domaine Labranche Laffont Madiran 2009 {#361821} .........18.99

“Even better than the brilliant .09, with more elegance and freshness, the 2010 Chateau Puech-Haut Coteaux du Languedoc Saint-Drezery Cuvee Prestige is a custom cuvee made by Philippe Cambie and Eric Solomon. An absurd value and a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, and 5% Carignan that.s aged half in concrete and half in neutral barrel, it possesses a vivid, semi-opaque purple color to go with captivating aromas of raspberry liqueur, cassis, fresh flowers, sappy underbrush, and licorice-like qualities that simply soar from the glass. On the palate, this impeccably put together Languedoc has a pure, polished profile, with a sappy, resinous tactile sensation in its full-bodied texture, perfect balance, and a long, seamless finish. While no lightweight, it is in no way over the top and has real poise and elegance that is married to plenty of power and depth. While it has the balance and tannin structure to evolve gracefully for upwards of a decade, I see no reason to hold off…94.”

Jeb Dunnuck the Rhone Report 3/18/12. fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 19

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Grand Cru of the Mediterranean…Comte Abbatucci is in France The wines of Jean-Charles Abbatucci will stop you in mid sip. They are utterly unique, compelling, confounding and mesmerizing. The care and attention to detail is beyond fanatical; yet the wines evoke soul and a sense of place that most winemakers yearn to produce.

Certified biodynamic, Abbatucci believes in following even the most far-out biodynamic practices to the letter. On his large estate south of Ajaccio he keeps a pristine poly-culture ecosystem in place, complete with herds of sheep foraging through his vines, groves of olive trees on ancient terraces, and large swaths of untouched forests. His vines come from cuttings of indigenous grapes, sourced decades ago high up in the isolated and mountainous interior of the island from elderly peasant farmers, effectively saving several native varieties from extinction. To keep his vines happy, he’s known to drive his tractor out to his vineyards and play traditional Corsican polyphonic songs over loudspeakers for their benefit. After the harvest he’ll treat his cellar to the same music as his grapes ferment and come of age. All part of the terroir, he says. Does all this have an actual effect on the wine? Have a taste for yourself. JN Never tried wines from Corsica before? Take a look what Wine Advocate had to say about these wines: “I can think of few if any wines that have given me a more delightful jolt of discovery in the past year than those of Jean-Charles Abbatucci, grown outside Ajaccio, Corsica’s capital and only large city, in the long-standing, eponymous appellation on this island’s granitic western coast. A believer in biodynamics; poly-culture; and the preservation and propagation of ancient vines and selections massales…”

David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate August 2011.

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Ajaccio Blanc Faustine 2011 {#360908} ................................34.95 Ajaccio Rouge Faustine 2010 (92+SWJ) .{#360910} .............34.95 “Nearly colorless, with a gleaming hue of bone-yellow.

Mysterious and unique, this massively proportioned Corsican wine is made from 50-year old Vermintinu (Vermintino) grapevines overlooking the Mediterranean. The wine begins with a phenolic explosion in the mouth, where the tropical flavors and fine texture attack, coat, and flitter across the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth, before coalescing in the center of the palate in the vinous form of a lit sparkler.

The wine does not go through malolactic fermentation, thus preserving the incredible acidity that centers this full-bodied white. A pleasant salty minerality and freshness persist on the long finish. A revelatory white that must be tasted by all serious wine drinkers...92+” SWJ 11/11.

Barbarossa Blanc (93SWJ) 2010 750ml {#353140} ..................................................................75.00 1.5L {#353147} ...................................................................150.00 “Brilliant sheen with a light green tint. A fascinating and complex bouquet of briny, sour fruits and stones. On the palate, the wine is nearly fat, exhibiting a massive and layered wine that slowly unfolds in the mouth. Rich and yeasty on the attack, with notes of grapefruit, pine needles, fresh cream, and stones. A wine that inspires supreme contemplation by virtue of the complexity and uniqueness of flavors and textures. A good dose of acidity on the backend neatly ties the various components of the wine together. It is hard to describe the perfectly infused combination of earth, fruit, air, and yeast that this bottling possesses. Exceedingly long and complex finish, where the wine’s essence gently echoes down the back of your palate...93” SWJ 5/12.

Diplomatic Blanc (95+SWJ) 2010 750ml {#353136} ..................................................................95.00 1.5L {#353143} ...................................................................200.00 3L {#353150} ......................................................................500.00 “Bright, with a yellow hue. The aromas are initially restrained, but with time in the glass notes of rock dust, stones, flower blossoms and honeycomb slowly build in profundity and strength. Full-bodied on the attack, the supple Il Cavaliere coats the entire mouth and tongue on the midpalate, revealing flavors of yellow fruits, honey, and lemon marmalade laid over a bed of spice and minerals. Massive, super long finish. Majestic, hedonistic, and utterly original.

Rich. Grooves like nothing else...95+” SWJ 5/12.

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General de la Revolution Blanc (96SWJ) 2010 750ml {#353141} ..................................................................95.00 1.5L {#353144} ...................................................................200.00 3L {#353151} ......................................................................500.00 “Exceedingly pale yellow-stone color. Possesses a striking salinity interspliced with minerality. Fully integrated aromas and flavors of rocks, ripe white berries, pine needles, and ocean air, but the fact is this wine tastes less of fruit than the integration of jellied berries into stone. Delightfully graceful on the palate, where the spherical texture maintains its palate presence long after the wine is tasted...96” SWJ 5/12.

Gris (Rosé) Imperial 2011 {#364146} .....................................20.99 Ministre Rouge (95SWJ) 2010 750ml {#353138} ..................................................................95.00 1.5L {#353146} ...................................................................180.00 3L {#353149} ......................................................................500.00 “Ruby with bricking at rim. Sappy and intense, with notes of black and red cherries, a hint of goji berry, dried herbs, and pine needles. Full-bodied. Becomes briny and almost Chateauneuf-like with aeration. Fine acidity and balance...95.” SWJ 5/12.

Italy Sassicaia At Both Ends Of The Spectrum...And Something In Between!!!

Zachys has had a long history of selling the wines of Tenuta San Guido...starting with my father-in-law and now continuing on with Jeff and me.

There’s a reason the relationship has been real successful: They make really great wines and we love selling them.

Pretty simple huh?

This Fall marks the beginning of the new releases from the estate, and we have a little something for everybody. Whether you are looking for a deliciously easy daily selection (Le Difese 2010), a more traditional Bolgheri Blend (Guidalberto 2010) or something really special to stock away in the cellar for the special occasions (Sassicaia 2009), there is a little something for everybody with these new releases.

Most years we sell through our yearly allocation in less than 6 months...so now is a great time to snatch the new-release wines before they are gone. AM

What Am I Drinking At Home This Fall….

The Answer Is Simple!!

I won’t bore you with all the technical details, but every Fall I send a case of this old-vine Barbera to my house because it has great “energy” and “Lift” and is always sure to put a smile on my face. So when asked what the McMurray’s are drinking at home this Fall the answer is simple… AM

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Barbera d’Alba Conca Tre Pile 2008 (90WS/90IWC) {#353069} ...........................................34.00 “Dark and brooding, with a good dose of new oak giving spice accents to the blackberry and black currant flavors. Stays pure and balanced, with a vibrant structure...90.” WS 3/12.

“The 2008 Barbera d’Alba Conca Tre Pile comes across as soft, delicate and understated. It shows lovely length and polish in a medium-bodied style typical of the year...” WA 10/11.

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Le Difese 2010 (91SWJ) 375ml {#352255} ..................................................................13.99 750ml {#352254} ..................................................................25.00 1.5L {#352256} .....................................................................49.99 “Purple-ruby robe...delicious intrigue on the nose...Still quite youthful, with a lot of push from the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes (70% of the blend), while the Sangiovese grapes (30%) add notes of black cherries...Pairs well with red meats and meat-driven pasta sauces...Drink now-2015...91.”

Sonoma Wine Journal 5/12.

Guidalberto 2010 (90WA/92JS) {#364145} .............................41.99 “Intense aromas of dried cherries and plums with hints of rose stem. Full body, with fine tannins and a crisp and delicious finish. Very yummy. Drink now or hold...92.” jamessuckling.com 8/12.

Sassicaia 2009 (98JS/97+IWC) 375ml {#357745} ..................................................................85.00 750ml {#355343} ................................................................175.00 “This is fantastic. Intense and super long on the palate. It’s insanely complex yet subtle with so much going on, with a beautiful balance and tension. It is full and powerful with a big juicy character that goes on for minutes. Muscular yet covered with pretty fruit. Hard not to drink. But better in 2016...98 points.” jamessuckling.com 6/12.

Sassicaia 2008 (97JS/96WA) {#345854} ..............................159.00 “...a rich, deep wine imbued with notable class...Readers who can afford to wait will be treated to a sublime wine once this settles down in bottle. Muscular, firm tannins frame the exquisite finish in this dark, implosive Sassicaia...96.” WA 8/11.

Are You Seeing My E-mail Offers?

There are literally DOZENS of offers that I fire out that sell out long before I can have a chance to get them on the pages of the Zachys Gazette. I make the most of my 5:00AM wake-ups!!!

Creating fun and exciting offers (some are quite frankly CRAZY!!!) is what “winds my clock”.

If you do not see the offers please check in with our Customer Service team (cs@zachys.com) to get us your e-mail address and what regions of the wine world you prefer. AM

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We Are STILL Your 2006 Brunello Source!

Although the fabulous 2006’s from Montalcino were released into the marketplace a year and a half ago Zachys stocks/selections are STILL great. From the first taste I was a believer in this vintage:

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Altesino 2006 (92JS/94IWC) {#341093} ................................ 55.00 Altesino ‘Montosoli’ 2006 (96JS) {#341098} ......................... 85.00 Antinori ‘Pian Delle Vigne’ 2006 (92WA) {#341468} ............. 67.00 Banfi 2006 (95JS) 750ml {#341063} ..................................................................49.99 1.5L {##341714} .................................................................125.00 Banfi ‘Poggio alle Mura’ 2006 (96JS) 750ml {#341470} ................................................................. 65.00 1.5L {#342323} ...................................................................145.00 “This is so balanced and refined and polished. I love the berries and blackberries and flowers on the nose. Full bodied, with super well-integrated tannins and a long, long finish. So much there. Racy and gorgeous. Give it three to four years to come even more together...96.” jamessuckling.com 1/11.

Biondi Santi 2006 (94WA) {#341409} .................................. 155.00 Caparzo ‘La Casa’ 2006 (95JS/94WA) {#341460} ................. 59.00 Castiglion del Bosco 2006 (93JS/92WA) {#345355} ............ 41.99 “Wonderful aromas of ripe strawberries, blackberries and flowers. Full body, with silky tannins and a delicate, elegant and pretty finish...All class...93.” jamessuckling.com 1/11

Castiglion del Bosco ‘Campo del Drago’ 2006 (94WE/93JS) {#356408} ............................................ 65.00 Celestino Pecci 2006 (95JS) {#342626} ................................ 43.00 Collemattoni 2006 (93JS) {#340987} ..................................... 45.00 “I love the aromas of strawberry pie and cream, with hints of dried berries. Full bodied, with velvety tannins and lots of ripe fruit. Long and beautiful. Succulent. Hard not to drink now, but will improve with age. Decadent. Made from organic grapes…93.” jamessuckling.com 1/11.

Corte Pavone 2006 (96JS) {#341456} .................................... 55.00 Frescobaldi ‘Castelgiocondo’ 2006 (95JS/93WS) {#340994} ............................................ 44.99 “Frescobaldi’s Brunello always delivers great quality in just about any vintage. Gorgeous nose of ripe berries...Full bodied, with a solid core of gorgeously clean and clear dark fruits. Dense and integrated tannins on the finish. So long and fascinating...95.” jamessuckling.com 1/11.

Gaja ‘Rennina Pieve Santa Restituta’ 2006 (94WA/95+IWC) 750ml {#341476} ............................................................... 135.00 1.5L {#343268} .................................................................. 275.00 Il Paradiso di Frassina 2006 (96JS) {#342181} .................... 52.00 La Gerla 2006 (94WA/92JS) {#341045} ................................. 45.00

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Luce della Vite Luce 2006 (100JS) {#341737} .................... 135.00

Based on my tastings and his advice we loaded up and I am proud to say still have a great selection for you at some unbeatable pricing for this Fall. I fear many will be gone before year’s end so load up while you still can. AM |

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“...plum aromas and flavors highlight this robust, chewy red.

This is concentrated and intense, with all its components in the right proportions for a long evolution. Stiff tannins are matched by sweet fruit on the finish...94.” WS 8/11.

“…2006 is a benchmark vintage for Brunello di Montalcino.

Readers will not want to miss these fabulous wines…97 Point Vintage Rating.” -Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, #194.

Brunello di Montalcino 2006

Brunello di Montalcino 2006

Mate 2006 (95JS/95WS) {#342379} ........................................ 59.00 Pian Dell’Orino 2006 (97WA) {#345995} ............................... 89.00 Pianrosso Ciacci Piccolomini 2006 (96JS/95WS) {#341041} ............................................ 59.00 “...very rich Sangiovese...dried black cherries and strawberries...Loads of black chocolate cake and dried coffee cake character. Full and very powerful. Lots of ripe tannins.

Goes on for minutes...96.” jamessuckling.com 1/11.

Podere Brizio 2006 (92JS/94WS) {#341750} ......................... 52.00 Podere La Vigna 2006 (90JS) {#340992} ............................... 43.00 Poggio di Sotto 2006 (97WA) {#341474} ............................. 135.00 Poggio Il Castellare 2006 (94JS/93WA) {#340993} ............... 49.00 Scopone 2006 (94JS) {#343035} ........................................... 39.99 Siro Pacenti 2006 (97JS/96WA) {#341488} ........................... 90.00 Sugarille Pieve Santa Restituta Gaja 2006 (95WA/96IWC) {#341489} ........................................ 145.00 Talenti 2006 (95JS/94WA) {#341469} .................................... 49.00 Tassi 2006 (92JS/93WA) {#342130} ....................................... 49.00 Tassi ‘Franci’ 2006 (95JS) {#342133} .................................... 67.00 Tenuta Carlina ‘La Togata’ 2006 (95WS) {#347606} .............. 49.99 #17 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2011

Valdicava 2006 (97JS/95WA/95WS) {#341492} ..................... 99.00

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Back-To-Back Greatness: BOTH 2006 & 2007 Brunello Deliver!!!

This juicy juicy vintage delivers a very fruit forward and precocious style of Brunello that are very reasonably priced. I find the 2007’s to be equally as exciting as the 2006’s for their more immediate pleasure. Whenever vintages are referred to as being in the qualitative level of 1997 one should definitely take note! AM “Brunello di Montalcino has never had two consecutive great vintages—but it did in 2007 and 2006, and now they are both on the market. The question is, which is better?... I think the 2007 Brunellos are slightly more drinkable than the 2006s at this stage because of their juicer and slightly riper fruit character… Both of these new vintages should age beautifully considering they are similar to the quality of the great 1997… Both are super vintages for Brunello di Montalcino…” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

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Altesino 2007 (92WS/92WA) {#354112} ................................ 60.00 Altesino ‘Montosoli’ 2007 (98JS) 750ml {#354269} ................................................................. 89.00 1.5L {#354265} .................................................................. 175.00 “Best Montosoli since 1997...plum jam and cherries follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a fruity finish.

Pure fruit here. The purity to this wine is impressive. It is laserguided in structure and fruit...98.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

Banfi 2007 (94JS) {#354119} .................................................. 49.99 “...Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a subtle fruity finish.

Long and racy. Almost at the level of the great 2006....94.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

Banfi ‘Poggio alle Mura’ 2007 (96JS) {#354290} .................. 65.00 “...Full body, with velvety tannins and a lovely texture. Fruit and coffee character on the palate. Structured. Classy and powerful...96.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.”

*Biondi Santi 2007 (95JS/94WA) {#350754} ......................... 150.00 “Gorgeous...an especially silky, supple Brunello from BiondiSanti. The overt personality of the year comes through, but not at the expense of the house’s style...94 .” WA 4/12.

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Campogiovanni ‘San Felice’ 2007 (94JS/92WA) {#354100} ............................................ 49.00 “...Full-bodied...core of fruit that is impressive and sensual.

Silky tannins. Long, long finish...94.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

Capanna 2007 (97WE) 375ml {#354123} ................................................................. 28.00 750ml {#354125} ................................................................. 44.99 1.5L {#354122} .................................................................... 89.00 “...Inky darkness and loads of aromatic momentum...

Impressive complexity. Soft, ripe and generous on the close, but not overdone or overripe. Well-contained and balanced. ..97.” Cellar Selection - WE 2/12.

Caparzo 2007 (91WA) {#354126} ........................................... 35.00 Caprili 2007 (94WE/94WA) {#354829} ................................... 39.99 Casanova di Neri 2007 (95WE/93WA) {#353887} ................. 48.00 “A big, opulent pleasure bomb with lavish layers, loaded thickly on top of each other...Huge personality and intensity.

Staying power too. All that density is backed by solid tannins and a steady firmness...95.” Editors’ Choice WE 2/12.

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Casanova di Neri ‘Tenuta Nuova’ 2007 (97JS/97WE) 750ml {#353884} ................................................................. 79.00 1.5L {#353886} .................................................................. 185.00 “This is not the perfect 100-point 2006, but damn close.

Loads of black cherries and spices on the nose. Full-bodied, with a beautiful core of fruit. Long and gorgeous finish. This is so long and beautiful to taste...97.” jamessuckling.com.

Castello di Camigliano 2007 (92WA) {#354132} ............................................................... 39.99 *Castiglion del Bosco 2007 (92JS/92WE) {#354136} ..................................................... 41.99 “Sweeps across the palate with layers of soft, textured fruit.

Sweet red cherries, licorice, leather, flowers and tobacco are all woven together nicely. The 2007 should be approachable pretty much upon release given its voluptuous, caressing personality...90.” WA 4/12.

Celestino Pecci 2007 (93JS) {#354137} ................................ 44.00 “A balanced and sleek wine...Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a fresh finish.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

*Cerbaiona 2007 (97WA/95+IWC) {#354138} ........................ 169.00 “One of the most exciting wines of the vintage...This is a breathtaking effort from Diego and Nora Molinari, and more than a worthy followup to the epic 2006...97.” WA 4/12.

Ciacci Piccolomini 2007 (92JS) {#354143} ........................... 46.00 Ciacci Piccolomini ‘Pianrosso’ 2007 (96JS) {#354285} ....................................................... 59.00 “...full body, with ultra-fine tannins and intense fruit and bright acidity. Goes on for a long, long time. So juicy and fruity...96.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

Cinelli Colombini 2007 (94WE) {#354144} ............................ 44.00 *Colleoni 2007 (95WA) 750ml {#360490} ..................................................................80.00 1.5L {#360491} .................................................................. 169.00 Collosorbo 2007 (94WA) {#354147} ...................................... 44.99 “Bursts from the glass...impresses for its poise and fabulous overall harmony...I very much admire the wine’s feminine, gracious personality. This is a terrific showing from Collosorbo...94.” WA 4/12.

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Gaja ‘Pieve Santa Restituta’ 2007 {#354863} ........................ 75.00 The “entry level” Brunello from Pieve Santa Restituta is one of the best kept secrets from this estate that nobody seems to know about…until now!

Costanti 2007 (95WA) {#354151} ........................................... 65.00

Gaja ‘Rennina Pieve Santa Restituta’ 2007 (94JS/95WE/94WA) {#354303} ................................ 145.00

Fanti 2007 (95JS/93WE) 750ml {#354153} ................................................................. 44.00 1.5L {#354152} .................................................................. 125.00

Gaja ‘Sugarille Pieve Santa Restituta’ 2007 (95JS/96WA) {#354319} .......................................... 169.00

“...Full body, with velvety and round tannins and a juicy finish. Wonderful finish of fruit...Opulent and soft...Best Fanti since 2001...95.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

Frescobaldi ‘Castelgiocondo’ 2007 (94JS/95WE) 750ml {#354131} ................................................................. 49.00 1.5L {#354129} .................................................................. 110.00 “...Very nice balance and complexity. Very beautifully put together with ample intensity and silkiness on the finish.

Smooth and firm. Elegant...95.” WE 2/12.

Fuligni 2007 (95JS/95WA) {#352457} .................................... 69.00 “A gorgeous wine that brings together the richness of the vintage and the house’s continuing move to a more traditional style...spices and anise are woven together beautifully in this large-scaled, generous wine. The wine gains volume and depth in the glass as the flavors built to a huge crescendo...95.” WA 4/12.

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Il Poggiolo 2007 (94JS/92WA) {#353876} .............................. 39.99 “Plum pie and incense turns to raspberries and flowers.

Wonderful nose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Such balance and beauty...94.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

Il Poggione 2007 (94JS/94WA/95IWC) {#354165} ................. 59.00 Il Valentiano 2007 (93WE) {#355199} .................................... 35.00 “A bold, plush pleasure bomb with thick layers of bright cherry and chocolate...Fresh oak notes of vanilla and cinnamon shows first signs of integration. A bold, modern Brunello....93.” WE 2/12.

La Colombina 2007 (93WA) {#354167} ................................. 36.99 La Fornace 2007 (90JS) {#354851} ....................................... 39.00 *La Poderina 2007 (93JS/93WE) {#354171} ........................... 39.00 “...The wine is soft, plump and chewy with a smooth, thick quality to its texture that makes it a natural pairing partner to succulent cuts of red meat...93.” WE 2/12.

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La Serena 2007 (94JS/94+WA) {#354097} ............................ 54.00 La Torre 2007 (92JS) {#354852} ............................................. 35.00 Lisini 2007 (94WA) {#354175} ................................................ 62.00 Livio Sassetti ‘Pertimali’ 2007 (93JS) 750ml {#354278} ................................................................. 59.00 1.5L {#354276} .................................................................. 149.00 “...intensity and decadence. Full and chewy, with tannins and ripe fruit...impressive. This still needs at least three to four years of bottle age...93.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

Molino Sant Antimo ‘Paolus’ 2007 (94WE) {#356824} ......... 37.99 “Well stitched together ...All the wine’s elements sing loud as a single chorus; bold, plush, chewy. Ends with ripe fruit, rum cake, pipe tobacco and dark espresso bean. Firm, great length...94.” Editors’ Choice WE 5/12.

Nicale 2007 {#354274} ............................................................ 42.00 The 2006 vintage was the very 1st vintage for this wine at Zachys and it was a HUGE homerun with HUNDREDS of cases sold. Qualitatively the 2007 is right on par with the 2006 with super ripe fruit but good structure, length and harmony to the finish. Another winner.

Pian Dell’Orino 2007 (97WA/95IWC) {#354280} ................... 75.00

What Does “Perfection” Taste Like?

We always need to remember that a rating or review of a wine by the professional wine critics is just one person’s opinion of how a wine tasted on one singular day. There are many variables that can go into how a wine may be showing (or not), how it is perceived by the reviewer and it what context this particular wine is tasted among others.

Quite honestly, your definition of “perfect” may be very different from that of the professional wine critics.

With all that being said, my personal opinion is that this is a very very special bottle of Barolo that received very high praise from Antonio Galloni, Stephen Tanzer and a perfect 100 point score from James Suckling. A true treasure for all serious Barolo collectors. AM

*Podere Bellarina 2007 (95JS) {#354865} .............................. 39.99 “...Very deep and complex on the nose...Full-bodied and layered. This is phenomenal, with amazing fruit and depth.

The new wood will come together with time. Fabulous...95.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

Poggio Antico 2007 (94JS/93WA) {#354293} ........................ 65.00 Poggio Antico ‘Altero’ 2007 (98JS/95WA) {#354107} .............................................79.00 “This is the best wine ever from Poggio Antico...This is really structured, yet elegant. Wonderful purity...who can wait?..98.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

*Poggio di Sotto 2007 (94WA) {#354295} ............................. 175.00 *Poggio Il Castellare 2007 (94JS/93WS) {#354296} ............... 55.00

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Barolo Riserva Gran Bussia 2005 (100JS/96+IWC/95WA) {#346805} ....................................350.00 “Like tasting a young Romanee Conti. This is so sexy and titillating. It just begs you to drink it. Fabulous aromas of roses, rose water, light vanilla bean, ripe strawberries, and flowers. Very, very complex. Full body. It’s starts off slowly on the palate and then builds and goes on for minutes with balsamic and fruit. It is really the synthesis of Bussia. It is savory too. The grapes that go into this are selected vine by vine. They come from the oldest and most beautiful vines from Conterno’s three vineyards in Bussia of Cicala, Colonello and Romirasco...100 Points.” jamessuckling.com 7/12.

Poggio San Polo 2007 (94JS/95WE) {#354299} .................... 55.00 Renieri 2007 (94JS) {#356097} .............................................. 39.99 “Wild aromas of ripe fruit...follow through to a full body, with big juicy tannins. What it lacks in finesse it gives in opulence...94.” jamessuckling.com 1/25/12.

Salvioni Cerbaiola 2007 (97WA) {#353416} ........................ 135.00 San Filippo Le Lucere 2007 (94JS) {#354311} ..................... 55.00 San Giorgio ‘Ugolforte’ 2007 (93JS/93WE) {#354873} ......... 44.00 *Sasso di Sole 2007 (92JS) {#354875} ................................... 39.00 Scopone 2007 (94WE) {#354313} .......................................... 39.00 Silvio Nardi 2007 (95JS) {#354314} ....................................... 55.00 Siro Pacenti 2007 (97JS) {#354315} ...................................... 79.00 “Aromas of blackberries and blueberries follow through to a full body and velvety tannins. This is so layered and deep.

Fabulous texture...We will see in the end whether 2006 or 2007 is better...97.” jamessuckling.com 1/12.

Tassi 2007 (90WA) {#354323} ................................................ 45.00

Chianti Draped In Velvet!!!

“Velvet!!!”

That was my first impression when tasting the 2009 Chianti Classico Viticcio for the very 1st time. It is a VERY impressionable bottle of red wine for under $20/Bottle. When you read through the adjectives

by Italian critic Antonio Galloni of The Wine Advocate you can see he had a similar response. When the following adjectives are used, “… gorgeous ~ open ~ warm ~ sweet ~radiant ~ round ~ harmonious...” how can you NOT think velvet? AM

Uccelliera 2007 (94JS/94WA) {#354327} ............................... 59.00 Voliero (Casato 1) 2007 (93JS/95WA) {#354335} .................. 52.00

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Chianti Classico (Viticcio) 2009 (92JS) {#350883} ...............18.50 “Aromas of dark berries and cherries, with hints of spices.

Full body, with velvety tannins and lots of plums and chocolate character. Lovely soft texture. Drink now...92.” www.jamesuckling.com 8/11. fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 25

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Does It Get Any Easier Than This?!?!

This wine has been on such total and absolute cruise control at Zachys for the last 3 years (hundreds of cases sold!!!), that I have not taken a lot of time to see what the critics are saying about it out there. I thought it would be fun to see and they are all oozing what most of you already know about this “nightly” red wine: “With an intense purple hue, this wine bursts with a juicy, mouthwatering bouquet of plum and cherry with hints of baking spice. Silky on the palate, finishing in ripe, velvety, sweet fruits, this wine will pair perfectly with any meal, from antipasti, to pizza, to pasta, to grilled meats. A rich, satisfying glass sure to please any crowd, you’ll be hard pressed to drink just one glass!” Wine Enthusiast, 7/11.

“The 2010 Barbera d’Asti Lavignone flows from the glass with layers of effortless, plump fruit. It shows gorgeous inner perfume as it fleshes out in the glass. This is an attractive style...” Wine Advocate, 10/11. “…The Maccario family’s uncompromising commitment to quality is evidenced by their investment in the study of new and old Barbera clones...

The Barbera d’Asti Lavignone 2010 features a translucent ruby robe, and starts with fresh aromas of violets, strawberries and raspberries…

Impressively concentrated, with the intensity and spicy rose characteristics of the wine building from the midpalate through the moderately long finish…91.” Wine Of The Week - Sonoma Wine Journal 1/12.

C’mon people!!! At $13.99 does it get any easier than this?! AM

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Barbera d’Asti Lavignone 2010 (91SWJ) {#346204} .....................................................13.99

Subtract An Andrew Jackson & An Abraham Lincoln To Get A Killer Deal On Brunello!

I thought it would be fun experiment for the month of September (or as long as this wine lasts) to slice an even $25/Bottle off of the “suggested” price of one of the store’s hottest Brunellos to see just how fast it would fly out the door.

How long do you think this math will hold up when you can get a $65/Bottle Brunello for only $40?! AM

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Brunello di Montalcino 2006 (93JS/93WA) {#341457} ......................................................40.00 “… silky, multi-dimensional, graceful Brunello. Sweet notes from the oak are intermingled with floral overtones on the silky finish. The 2006 is the most interesting wine I have tasted from Fanti in quite a few years...93.” WA 4/11.

Meet the New Faces of Zachys

Stefan Wolansky, Wine Buyer

From Washington State Cabernet to Argentine Malbec Blends to South African Chenin Blanc, it’s always a thrill for me to try the new, different, or just plain unusual wines of the world! Italy, Oregon, Washington, New York, and the Southern Hemisphere have become my raison d’etre, and you can tell by my emails just how excited I am to talk about them!

Anyone in this industry will tell you that there is always something new to learn about wine. So I say “take the plunge” and try something new whenever possible. And if variety truly is the spice of life, then consider my dishes well-seasoned!

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Eyrie Vineyards Estate Pinot Gris (Oregon) 2010 (93WE) {#362942} ......................................................... 15.99 Glenelly Grand Vin de Glenelly Red Blend (South Africa) 2007 (91WA/90IWC) {#349873} ...................... 23.99

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z It Was Worth Freezing My Tail Off!!!

Back in February Brian Mullaney and I were not in a warm and tropical wine region like Argentina. No, instead we thought it would be a good idea to freeze our tails off in Tuscany in search of some new and exciting wines for the store.

We got what we wished for (In both cases!!)

Although coming from a relatively unknown region of Umbria, Ficulle (Just outside of Orvieto), these 2 new red wines are sure to put a smile on your face. They certainly did for me….you can see my tasting video on these wines by going to www.andrewsangle.com.

When I questioned why I had not seen these wines in the U.S. market in the past I was told that it had some “spotty” distribution. Nothing “spotty” about being at ZACHYS. Let’s shine our light on these two gems as they are total winners. As I said, totally worth the “pain & suffering.” AM

Two Months Later...

And The Deal Looks Just As Good!

Back at the start of August I sent an e-mail out to our Italian subscribers (Did you see it?) alerting them to the October arrival of a Chianti Riserva that has had an EXCELLENT track record in making the Wine Spectator Top 100 (2004 vintage was #56 and 2007 was #65).

The Wine: Chianti Nipozzano Rufina Riserva Frescobaldi 2009 Come to think of it, the 2007 vintage was rated as the #1 Wine of the Year by Wine Enthusiast last year!!

And they’ve done it again with this newest release...the 2009 vintage.

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Terra di Confine Tenuta Vitalonga 2009 (90JS) {#357011} .................................................................19.99 A staff favorite at the $20 price point - “...floral, with red fruits on the nose. Full-bodied, yet fresh and refined. Wellintegrated. Best in 2012. Made from Montepulciano and Merlot...90 points.” jamessuckling.com 12/11.

PHI Tenuta Vitalonga 2009 (95JS) {#357010} ........................29.99 “Love the nose on this with flowers, dark berries and hints of minerals. Full-bodied, with super fine tannins and a long fresh finish. A real beauty here. A blend of Montepulciano and Cabernet Franc. This is incredible quality...95 points.” jamessuckling.com 12/11.

Please note that it was James Suckling who also loved this wine in 2004 and 2007 when working for Wine Spectator. How can you go wrong at this price point and this vintage?!?!?! AM

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*Chianti Nipozzano Rufina Riserva (Frescobaldi) 2009 (91JS) {#363713} ........................................................18.99 “Aromas of minerals, mint and spices with dried herbs and blackberries. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and bright fruit...Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese...91.” jamessuckling.com.

A WS Top 100 Wine That Keeps On Giving ROCCA DI FRASSINELLO Maremma Toscana Le Sughere di Frassinello 2009 SCORE: 91 Release Price: $22 Region: Tuscany Top 100: 2011, Rank: 69

Country: Italy Wine Spectator Issue: 10/31/11 Designation: Smart Buys

This red is imbued with black currant, cherry and cedar aromas and flavors. The tannins are firm, but nicely entwined with the texture, and this finishes with a harmony of fruit and spice.

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. –BS

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Rocca di Frassinello 2009 (93WA/91WS) {#349918} ............19.99 “...simply dazzling in this vintage. Expressive floral notes are woven throughout a fabric of vibrant dark fruit in this intense, supple red. Racy and expressive...impresses for its fabulous harmony and ripe, explosive finish...93” WA 8/11.

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z Four Top Ports of 2012 Our top four Ports of 2012 are not even Vintage Ports! They are one Ruby Port, one 10 Year Old Tawny, and two 20 Year Old Tawny from three of the biggest names in Port today.

Forget What “They” Say It Should Cost!!!

I have learned quite a few things about “market price” over the last few years of challenging economic times. Quite often there is a delta of what the winery/critics think a wine should sell for and what the market is actually willing to pay for it.

There is no better example than these delicious new Portuguese arrivals here at the store...each selling from 39-66% below the published release prices. We made a very strong argument to the producer that it’s better to create value with your premier vintages and keep customers wanting more.

Here’s your chance to scoop up some great reds for the Fall that TOTALLY over-deliver at these price points. Grab them while they last because this batch was a “one shot deal”.

The margin of difference between The Wine Advocate’s “Current (Release Cost)” and the Zachys’ Sale Price are real eye poppers!!!

How can you not load up?! AM

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Quinta da Fronteira Grande Escolha 2009 (90WA) {#358498} .......................................66.00

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“Blend of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, aged for 18 months in French oak. Has potential to evolve, combines concentrated fruit with good balance and aging potential...90.” WA 12/11.

Quinta do Cardo Touriga Nacional Reserva 2009 (91WA) {#358500} .......................................33.00

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“100% Touriga Nacional aged for 20 months in French oak.

Prominent oak and aggressive tannins with depth, richness to the fruit, and intensity. Promises to evolve very well.

Becomes very intense with air, but the fruit remains very attractive...91.” WA 12/11.

Herdade da Farizoa Grande Escolha 2008 (92WA) {#358497} .......................................55.00

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“70% Touriga Nacional and 30% Alicante Bouschet, aged for 18 months in new French oak. Powerful and ageworthy, with obvious oak but complex with some steely notes underneath. Graceful and well balanced with upside potential...92.” WA 12/11.

Quinta do Cardo Grande Escolha 2009 (93WA) {#358496} .......................................55.00 “...a 70-30 Touriga Nacional / Tinta Roriz blend, aged for 20 months in French oak. Mid-palate elegance that other Reservas have, but with more depth, intensity, and focus while retaining that aura of elegance...hint of earthiness underneath and it should develop complexity in the cellar.

It should age very well...93.” WA 12/11.

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Croft has long been known as a great value house and their latest release of Ruby and 10 Year Tawny clearly exhibit the BANG for YOUR BUCK quality that this house is all about. The Fonseca 20 Year Tawny is always a classic and frankly overlooked by so many as we all race for the Fonseca Vintage Ports. The Fonseca 20 is exceptional and one of the greatest buys in Port in a long time. Lastly the Ramos Pinto 20 Year Tawny is still our favorite and the most consistent Tawny Port on the market today. The quality is always consistent and the more citrus and herbal style lightens up this wonderful Tawny Port while the Fonseca 20 is for those of us that want a darker more chocolaty style of Tawny. JN

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Croft Fine Ruby Port (90WS) {#162826} ................................11.99 “Well-balanced, powerful and fruity, with dark plum, red berry and spiced cherry flavors that feature plenty of smoke and spice. Notes of black licorice mark the finish. A suave ruby…90.” WS 4/12.

Croft Tawny Port 10 Year Old (93WS) {#359327} ...................24.95 “A powerful aroma filled with dried mango and ginger leads into a pure-tasting mix of dried berries, peach and apricot.

The heady finish is loaded with caramel, cream and sage honey. Distinctive…93.” WS 6/12.

Fonseca Tawny 20 Year Old Port (94WS) {#46557} ...............49.95 “Intense, powerful and complex, this features heady aromas and flavors of toffee, marzipan, butterscotch and chocolate.

Notes of mocha and French roast chime in as well, with a long, glorious finish of dried white fruits and spice…94.” WS 6/12.

*Ramos Pinto Quinto do Bom Retiro 20 Year Port (93WS) {324664} .................................................................57.95 “This has a pretty amber hue, with complex flavors of smoke, honey, dried herbs and hazelnut. Long and rich on the finish, with zesty hints of anise and concentrated spice and toffee notes…93.” WS 6/12.

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Arcan is the best Albarino we have found in a while. Pazo de Senorans has long been our go to Albarino and benchmark. They are still the benchmark but Arcan is very close behind. The thing is that Arcan is under $20 and takes the prize for price to quality value! JN

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Albarino 2010 (91SWJ) {#355560} ..........................................18.99 “The beauty of this fantastic Albarino begins with its clear gleaming luster, which bears the slightest green tint. Pretty gooseberry, peach, and floral scents on the nose lead to seductive peach-like flavors in the mouth. Medium-bodied with excellent acidity and depth. The scrumptious flavors become more complex on the finish. Seductive peach. Complexity, acidity, full of flavor. Drink now - 2016....91.” SWJ 5/12.

“EQUIPO NAVAZOS Cherry-picked Treasures, All Worth Drinking.”

I couldn’t agree with Eric Asimov of the New York Times any more.

There has not been a wine yet from Equipo Navazos aka La Bota that I have not enjoyed let alone fallen in love with.

These are treasures of wines that are dug up from old Sherry Lodges that are then dusted off and bottled in small limited quantities. The results have been some of the most compelling Sherries bottled in modern day.

Over the Summer, I had the chance to dine with Jesus Barquin one of the founders of Equipo Navazos along with Eric Asimov and the wine’s importer, Eric Solomon plus a few other die-hard Sherry fans.

The dinner was an amazing tasting through roughly a dozen sherries alongside impeccable food from Mas la Grillade. I was a fan then but after that dinner I was ready to become a “preacher of the virtues of Sherry.” It was one of those great experiences that not only reaffirms ones beliefs but strips them down and rebuilds them stronger.

The story of Equipo Navazos is not the story of one man but the story of many whose common thread is their love and appreciation of Sherry, a living history that is laying in cask and the challenge to shine the light back on one of the world’s greatest wine regions. That is what has brought these individuals together to form this unique group seeking out old soleras and casks within Jerez.

Weeks later there was an article in the New York Times by Eric Asimov highlighting the changes that are occurring in Sherry today by leaders of the region that includes the member of Equipo Navazos. It is a fascinating read and an article worth checking out...Sherry fan or not.

Eric has highlighted several producers to look for and of course Equipo Navazos is one of them. JN

Equipo Navazos

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Casa del Inca La Bota de PX 2010 {#364221} .......................45.99 La Bota de Amontillado #31 NV {# 359360} .........................85.00 La Bota de Color Viejisimo #33 NV (375ml) {#363587} ......135.00 La Bota de Fino Montilla #35 NV {#364756} ......................... 55.00 La Bota de Manzanilla Pasada #30 NV {#352894} ...............65.00 La Bota de Palo Cortado #34 NV {#363586} ..........................65.00 La Bota de Pedro Ximenez #36 NV (500ml) {#364755} ........ 95.00 La Bota Oloroso Bota Punto #28 (375ml) {#352041} .........115.00

The Best Buys of Sherry Today!?

Emilio Lustau

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Dry Amontillado Los Arcos (93WA) 375ml {#364740} ....................................................................8.50 750ml {#2055} .....................................................................14.99 “The non-vintage Dry Amontillado Los Arcos Solera Reserva reveals a medium amber hue along with a nutty, honeyed, dry personality with great acid...93.” WA 8/12.

Dry Oloroso Don Nuno (94WA) {#22830} ..............................22.99 “A nuttiness (in this case, walnuts) intermixed with a hint of Chinese black tea combine with salty, caramelized flavors make for a delicious glass of sherry...94.” WA 8/12.

East India Solera (96WA) {#47993} ........................................24.95 “The dark amber-hued non-vintage East India Solera is essentially an old Oloroso blended with an old Pedro Ximenez, which gives it a sweet character. It offers more mature notes of maple syrup, brown sugar, spice box, raisin and chocolate beer nuts, and its terrific balancing acidity cuts through the sweetness. This delicious effort is best drunk after the meal...96.” WA 8/12.

Moscatel Superior Emilin (96WA) {#47738} ..........................26.95 “The non-vintage Moscatel Emilin Solera Reserva is the sweetest sherry in this group as well as the easiest to appreciate as it is made from 100% Moscatel...96.” WA 8/12.

Palo Cortado Peninsula Sherry Reserve (96WA) {#364744} ................................................................22.95 “A mind-blowing sherry is the non-vintage Palo Cortado Peninsula Solera Reserva. Like all Lustau sherries except for the East India, it is made from the Palomino varietal. A dry, crisp, full-throttle, intense sherry offering incredibly complex, nutty aromas, it represents a style that falls between the Amontillado and the more oxidized, heavier Oloroso...96” WA 8/12.

Rare Amontillado Escuadrilla Solera Reserva (94WA) {#364745} ................................................................24.95 “The most intense offering in this group is the dry nonvintage Rare Amontillado Escuadrilla Solera Reserva. There is definitely some serious age on this solera. An amber color is followed by notes of nuts, salty sea breezes, sea weed and dried pit fruits...94.” WA 8/12.

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Best of the Best of Rioja In the latest issue of the Wine Advocate there was a Rioja overview.

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Never before have we seen such an array of 93, 94, and 95 point wines!!!

Longtime wine critic and member of the Wine Advocate team, Neal Martin, dove deep into Rioja as one of his first regional reports of covering Spain.

The coverage by Mr. Martin is very comprehensive and extremely well done.

The scores are HUGE for some of the greatest names in Rioja past, present and future. Plus, the coverage was not only on new releases but in many cases went back several years (1942 at one estate) as Rioja producers are notorious for slowly releasing stocks.

We have been able to amass an exceptional range of wines at great prices from the 2005, 2004, 2001, 1998, and 1995 vintages. These are the best of the best of Rioja and frankly are some of the finest red wines for the money produced in all of Europe. JN

Classic Rioja

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“...Elegant on the palate, it is a wine of finesse in combination with intense flavors and a lengthy, pure, silky finish...94.”

WA 6/10.

Cune Vina Real Gran Reserva (CVNE) 2005 (93WA) {#364728} .......................................................37.95 Cune Vine Real Reserva (CVNE) 2005 (93WA) {#364615} .......................................................27.95 “This beautifully composed Reserva has a silky texture that belies its firm backbone, while the sense of reserve and purity on the finish is convincing. This is a Reserva to relish over the next two decades. ...93.” WA 8/12.

La Rioja Alta 890 Gran Reserva 1995 (96WA) {#346563} ...135.00 La Rioja Alta 904 Grand Reserva 1998 (95WA) 750ml {#364730} ..................................................................43.95 1.5L {#364732} .....................................................................96.00

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La Rioja Alta Reserva Especial Vina Ardanza 2001 (94WA/93WA/★★★½NYT) 750ml {#343832} ..................................................................30.95 1.5L {#343835} .....................................................................67.00 “...lovely perfume of cinnamon, lavender, incense, balsamic, and black cherry. Medium-bodied, velvety-textured, and already complex, it will continue to evolve for another 5-10 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2016 to 2036. For those seeking immediate gratification, it has the virtue of being approachable now...94.” WA 6/10.

Cune Imperial Gran Reserva 1999 (CVNE) (94WA) 750ml {#345327} ..................................................................58.00 1.5L {#345332} ...................................................................125.00

“...a very fine nose with notes of dried honey, cloves, raisin and wild heather that blossom in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of orange peel on the entry. It has an effortless sense of harmony and poise, with a crisp tense finish and suffused with a sorbet-like freshness. It just dances across the palate, a memorable Rioja with style and panache...95.” WA 8/12.

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La Rioja Alta Reserva Vina Aranza 2005 (93WA) {#364734} .......................................................26.95 “...fresh bouquet of orange blossom, quince, violets and dark cherries. The palate is succulent on the entry with vivacious maraschino cherry, red currant and blood orange...very fine build and a silky smooth texture that segues to a poised, mint-tinged, bright and animated finish...93.” WA 8/12.

Lopez de Heredia Gran Reserva Bosconia 1995 (94WA) {#364492} .......................................................90.00 “It is both precise and exquisitely defined with hints of cured meat and leather towards the graceful finish...94.” WA 8/12.

Lopez de Heredia Reserva Tondonia 2001 (95WA) 375ml {#364977} ..................................................................26.50 1.5L {#364726} ...................................................................118.00 “The 2001 Vina Tondonia Reserva is bridled with a lovely nose of decayed red fruit, fireside hearth, a touch of mulberry and small red cherry...95.” WA 8/12.

Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Tinto Crianza 2005 (91WA) {#364472} .......................................................24.99 “The 2005 Cubillo Tinto Crianza has a wonderful bouquet with leathery red fruit augmented by subtle hints of undergrowth, tobacco and a touch of spice...91.” WA 8/12.

Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2004 (95WA) {#349584} .......................................................63.00 “...delightful bouquet with scents of leather, mocha, freshly ground coffee beans and red berry fruit. It has a perfume that encapsulates everything there is to love about classic Rioja.

The palate is a little viscous on the entry with hints of dried fig and dates. It is interwoven by a crisp thread of acidity and displays fine, slightly powdery tannins. There is abundant freshness and vitality...This paragon of classic Rioja lives up to its evocative label…95.” WA 8/12.

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Las Rocas is the proven leader of super steals for the money. This wine developed by Eric Solomon has always been only $10 a bottle and consistently receive rave reviews from you and the press. JN

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Garnacha 2009 (90WA) {#358907} ............................................9.99 “The 2009 Las Rocas is 100% Garnacha sourced from 80year-old vines from the DO of Calatayud with 25% of the wine aged in wood. It is a forward, savory, ripe, succulent offering that should prove to be a crowd-pleaser...90.” WA 6/11.

Just Another Reason Spain Is Full of Killer Values!

Casa Castillo is one of those great producers that just seems to know how to turnout some great values every year. The 2010 Monastrell is once again a standout! JN

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Monastrell 2010 (90IWC) {#363915} .......................................11.95 “Opaque purple. Aromas of blackberry, apricot, violet and smoky spices show an exotic quality. Sweet and supple on the palate, with very good clarity to the dark fruit, candied flower and spice flavors. Finishes with a strong element of exotic spices and very good chewy persistence...90.” IWC 11/11.

The Vina Herminia is a great steal for Reserva quality Rioja! It is only $22.95 per bottle!!! If you have ever enjoyed a bottle of Rioja—then you must try this one. JN |

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Reserve Rioja 2005 (93WS) {#355558} ..................................21.99 “Powerful yet racy, this youthful red boasts a beam of black cherry and boysenberry fruit, with plenty of licorice, mineral and toast notes. Fresh, harmonious and graceful, in the modern style...93.” WS 2/11.

From Vega Sicilia’s next door neighbor???!!! Finca Villacreces once again turns out an exceptional Ribera del Duero at 94 points from Robert Parker.

BUT...This time it is not the super cuvee Nebro or the ever consistent and popular Villacreces. Pruno, the value oriented wine from Finca Villacreces scores huge with Robert Parker himself in the latest issue of the Wine Advocate.

Reserva Rioja Under $25!

Vina Herminia

94pts and $20 (Early Bird Gets the Wine)!

2010 Finca Villacreces Pruno A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Ribera Del Duero, Castilla Leon, Spain Ever since the Wine Advocate issue #201 was posted at the end of June we have been working on getting all the pertinent information on this wine for you as it has not been released from the winery yet. Now we are ready to offer out the highest value oriented Ribera del Duero we can ever recall!!!

When it comes to Quality to Price Ratio the Pruno 2010 takes things to a whole new level! Our first shipment is expected to arrive late October/ early November. However as we saw last year when some of Eric Solomon’s Rhone and Southern French imports under $25 scored huge with Robert Parker they sold out within three days of being offered months before they arrived. JN

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Pruno 2010 (94WA) {#361925} ................................................20.99 “Wow! From a vineyard adjacent to Spain’s greatest as well as most expensive red wine, Vega Sicilia, this 2,500-case cuvee made for Eric Solomon is spectacular. Full-bodied with an opaque purple color in addition to an extraordinary bouquet of charcoal, wood smoke, creme de cassis and blackberries intermixed with hints of acacia flowers and licorice, this stunning, multidimensional 2010 is loaded. Its texture, richness, complexity, purity and length result in a wine that considerably over-delivers. Normally, one would expect to pay $75 to $150 for a wine that tastes like this, but this beauty can be yours for $20 or less!...94.” WA 7/12. fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 31

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Wine from the Latest Parker Issue We’ve All Been Waiting For: Only $9.50 Finally, here we go!

This is the wine we have all been waiting for from the Summer issue of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

From the Eric Solomon value profile: The 90 point Macedonia red wine that is ONLY $9.50 per bottle!!!

For years I have been hearing about this project in the works. With international consultant Philippe Cambie making the wines the buzz on this has been huge. Then, last Spring I made a special trip up to Boston to taste the entire Eric Solomon portfolio and had a chance to taste this wine for the first time.

It was no shock the wine was good, considering all the players involved but the richness, weight and sheer power the wine showed was amazing for a wine that we were only told would retail for under $12 per bottle.

Eric, never during that tasting, confirmed the price to us and has kept us all waiting until now!

It is only $9.50 per bottle and now Robert Parker has personally tasted the wine and given it the below stellar 90 point review!!! JN

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Vranec Special Selection 2010 (90WA) {#361886} ..................9.50 “Made by consulting oenologist Philippe Cambie, who has been telling me for years, ‘Wait until you taste my wines from Macedonia,’ this 100% Vranec (an indigenous varietal) reveals a high quality California Zinfandel-like, briery, raspberry, earthy, peppery fruit character as well as a southern Rhone garrigue and spice box note. The wine possesses gorgeous fruit, medium to full body, supple tannins and outstanding purity as well as length. This remarkable value exhibits a deep ruby/plum color, abundant black currant fruit, and an unmistakable personality. It comes from 30 to 60-year-old Vranec vines from the oldest winery in Macedonia, first established in 1885...90.” WA 07/12.

Not One, but TWO Macedonian Wines In this Gazette!

Just as we were about to submit the gazette to the printer I got an offer on the 2010 Bela Voda that I have been waiting for information on.

Last year, Robert Parker took to the bulletin board on erobertparker. com and posted (blogged) about a few wines. His first of a four part list of wines to seek out are the wines of Tikves that Philippe Cambie of the Rhone Valley consults on. Clearly the wines left an impression on Mr. Parker as he awarded the Bela Voda 94 points in is impromptu post! Below is the post. And please don’t call us asking why Robert Parker’s posted image of himself is a gorilla. We don’t know!!!

The one thing we know is that these wines from Tikves in Macedonia really over deliver at $9.50 and $20.99 respectively!!! JN

Tikves

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Bela Voda 2010 (94RP) {#364445} ..........................................20.99 “…a wine I gave an amazing 94-the Tikves Belavoda-made from Plavec Malic and Vranec...tasted them with their consulting oenologist Philippe Cambie at his lab....truly worth tasting…94.” Robert Parker posted on the bulletin board of erobertparker.com 9/11.

Zachys Testimonial “I have just ordered and received five cases of wine and I have a complaint to make. PLEASE STOP HAVING THESE SALES!!!

Now you are having another one!! You are endangering my bank account...Seriously, you folks know what you are doing, everybody is pleasant to deal with, knows what is going on and helpful. I have just given your name to a new neighbor from Europe who cannot find anything here – so he can go broke when he orders to set up his cellar.” James, 12/08

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South Africa / Argentina 350 years of Wine Tradition – Old for them, New for us!

It’s almost mind-boggling to believe that wine was being produced in South Africa more than 100 years before the USA was founded. Their rise to global prominence was steady until just a few years ago, when countries began looking elsewhere for value-driven wines. Already massively popular in Europe, we in the USA are starting to catch on to this trend. What used to be just a curiosity in a few wine shops became a legitimate source of wines of distinction and quality.

Falling somewhere between Old World and New World in style, South African wine provides something for every palate, while still unique. From smoky Pinotage to juicy Chenin Blanc to lush Shiraz, South African wine rewards you with a massive level of quality for the price. SW

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Raats Family “Original Unwooded” Chenin Blanc 2010 {#363498} ....................................................................11.99 A crisp, dry, complex wine teeming with minerality, orchard fruits, citrus, and spice. Pairs beautifully with just about any cuisine!

*Downes Family Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (90IWC) {#363666} ......................................................17.99 “Grapefruit, melon, lemon and papaya aromas lifted by a minty nuance. Bright, savory and laid-back, with racy acidity giving excellent cut to the fruit, honeysuckle and subtle mineral flavors. A lovely hint of semillon richness blends nicely with the vibrant sauvignon…90.” IWC 4/11.

Meerlust Chardonnay 2009 (90WA) {#358810} ......................24.99 “The palate is well-defined with subtle lime, green apple and apricot flavours. The oak is well-integrated lending the taut finish an attractive creamy veneer....90.” WA 8/11.

Fable “Jackal Bird” White 2010 {#361068} ............................26.99 A collaboration helmed by Charles Banks, former owner of Screaming Eagle. This blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Rhone varietals reflects the conscientious use of biodynamics and superior winemaking skills. Racy and elegant, round on the palate, finishing clean. The future looks bright for this new winery!

Ken Forrester Petit Pinotage 2010 {#363571} .........................9.99 South Africa’s signature wine! Soft and smooth, with dark berries and plums supported by a hint of smoke, the trademark of Pinotage. An ideal pairing for grilled marinated meat dishes.

Great Value, High Impact The Alegoria from Navarro Correas is a deep and opulent Malbec that has some great length. This is one of those great value wines that really surprises you that they achieved something so impressive yet so refined for the price. JN

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Alegoria Malbec 2008 (91WA) {#355287} ...............................17.95 “Purple/black; dense bordering on opulent, rich, long, terrific volume, great value...91.” WA 12/10.

Ken Forrester “The Renegade” Shiraz-Grenache 2006 (91WA) {#363570} .......................................................19.99 “A blend of 50/50 Syrah and Grenache…the 2006 Renegade has a crisp nose of mulberry, white pepper and tertiary notes that unfold from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy, fresh entry: bright red-berried fruit, vibrant acidity...91.” WA 8/11.

Grand Vin de Glenelly 2007 (91WA/90IWC) {#349873} .........22.99 “A blend of 44% Shiraz, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot…It has a very ripe, broody bouquet...The palate is medium-bodied with good acidity and very impressive harmony, the oak is seamlessly integrated and leads to a very seductive, tobacco and spicetinged finish. This should age well...91.” WA 8/11.”

Nederburg Special Late Harvest 2011 {#361277} .................10.99 The bargain sweet wine that is sweet and bursting with honey and melon, but balanced with refreshing acidity... pairs with just about any dessert. A blend of Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Muscat, and Gewurztraminer.

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The Black Label Malbec Durigutti has been dubbed “the Black Label Malbec” in the store.

That’s what everyone refers to it as. It’s true: the label is black and the wine in black in color. But one thing is for sure that this wine delivers all the classic richness and depth of great Malbec. JN

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Malbec 2010 (90IWC) {#360705} .............................................14.99 “Bright dark red. Perfumed aromas of blackberry, currant, violet, licorice and menthol lifted by hints of herbs and pepper. Supple, ripe and nicely concentrated, with midpalate sweetness restrained by vigorous, harmonious acidity.

Finishes thicker than the 2010 cabernet, with fine-grained tannins and lovely lingering fruits and herbs...90.” IWC 05/12. fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 33

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The 100pt Master’s Best Kept Secret...

Michel Chapoutier is one of the finest winemakers of today.

Producing wine from around the globe, Michel Chapoutier not only turns out highly acclaimed and sought after wines in the Rhone Valley but also extremely sought after wines from Alsace, Roussillon, and Australia. Highly regarded as one of the most talented vignerons in France, Michel has raised the quality bar very high and has consistently turned out exceptional wines vintage after vintage. All wines that Michel produces are either organically or biodynamically cultivated. A feat in its own and one that is extremely impressive considering the consistent quality that Michel is able to achieve in his wines.

I pulled you in with the subject “the 100pt Master’s Best Kept Secret...”

Let me first qualify the ‘100pt Master.’ Robert Parker has awarded 16 different wines from Michel Chapoutier 100 points since 1989.

I think that qualifies Michel as a 100pt Master.

Now for the best kept secret...

Michel’s project in Australia with Terlato. The joint venture of Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier turns out fantastic wines that have been known to receive 97 point scores from Robert Parker. However the gem of the line-up is the Shiraz-Viognier. This value red has consistently scored well in the press with Wine Spectator awarding the wine three SMART BUY designations and one Top 100 placement since the 2004 Vintage.

Yet this wine is still unknown.

Today we are making it our mission to get the word out on this exceptional value from Michel Chapoutier that is the perfect everyday red. But there is more! We are also including more wines from Michel that really delivers from “Down Under.” JN Robert Parker on the Terlato & Chapoutier Project: “These Chapoutier wines are sometimes reviewed by my colleagues David Schildknect in his Languedoc-Roussillon report and Lisa PerrottiBrown in her reviews of Australian wines, so I will just list the wines, my score, and the region from which they emerge. They are of very high quality and deserve readers’ attention. Hopefully my prose has convinced more than a handful of readers to try these remarkable wines from one of the most fascinating and compelling personalities in the entire wine world, and one dedicated to the highest quality.” WA 12/11.

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Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz-Viognier 2010 (90WS/90RR) {# 358824} ............................................13.99 “...deeply fruited with ripe plum and blackberry like qualities giving way to notions of leafy herbs, subtle eucalyptus, and white pepper on the nose. Very Cotes du Rhone like on the palate, with a round, supple mouth feel, excellent acidity, and a classically dry finish, this brilliant value is opens up with air, has loads of charm and class...90.” Rhone Report 6/12.

Domaine Tournon Shay’s Flat Shiraz 2010 (95WA) {#363756} ......................................................25.99 “They are of very high quality and deserve readers’ attentio... remarkable wines from one of the most fascinating and compelling personalities in the entire wine world, and one dedicated to the highest quality...95.” WA 12/11.

Triple 90s on Value Shiraz!

“Stunning” – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 6/12 It’s good enough when one publication gives a glowing review to a quality value red. It’s better still when it’s two. It’s even BETTER when it’s three, and the third one happens to be Robert Parker. Australian Shiraz is once again on the fast-track in the wine world...so hop on and enjoy the ride! |

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After All These Years…

Still Our #1 Selling New Zealand Wine!

We are talking about five consecutive years now that Box O’ Birds is our #1 selling wine from New Zealand. This is one of the greatest, consistent values out there for Sauvignon Blanc and your dedication and loyalty for this wine shows. Enjoy! JN

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Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (91SWJ) {#348521} ...........................13.99 “Pale white-yellow. Starts with an electric nose of grapefruit, star fruit, lemon blossoms, gooseberries, and a faint whiff of summer grass. Strong acidity on the initial sip, with lime blossom, grapefruit and mineral notes on the midpalate. The wave of acid coasts through the long finish. Delightful. A great food wine, that pairs especially well with ham, chicken, or fish...91.” SWJ 9/11.

Wonders Down Under!

The recent global downturn has been a blessing in disguise for Australia. Their currency has remained strong against just about every other, including the US dollar, making it harder for volume-driven wineries to maintain their margins. HOWEVER, this has opened importers’ eyes to the high quality wines from smaller wineries that ARE available, and still at very competitive prices! Region-specific, carefully crafted wines are now getting the attention they deserve! SW

Australia

Killer Sauvignon Blanc From Auckland to Otago, the “youngest nation in the world” contains a massive variety of microclimates and soil types, producing some of the most fascinating terroir-expressive wines in the world. Their Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir continue to impress in all international markets, and here are some of our favorites. SW

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Mt. Fishtail Sauvignon Blanc 2011 {#361064} .........................9.99 *Water Wheel Shiraz Bendigo+ 2008 (90WS) {#363673} ........12.99 “Nicely lifted, with a juiciness to the ripe blackberry, coffee and spice flavors, all wafting easily through the minerally finish. Drink now through 2016...90.” WS 2/12.

Thomas Goss Shiraz 2010 (91WS/90IWC) {#360596} ...........14.25 “Plush-textured and multi-layered, delivering a serious mouthful of blackberry, guava, cherry and black pepper flavors that persist into the expressive finish...91.” WS 7/12.

Andrew Hardy “The Little Ox” Shiraz 2008 (91IWC) {#361256} ......................................................17.00 “Dark ruby. Extremely aromatic nose of blueberry, cherry liqueur, cola and incense. Lush and sweet but lively, offering energetic dark berry, cherry-cola and spicecake flavors. Blends depth and energy smoothly, finishing with impressive clarity, breadth and persistence. In the context of serious Aussie shiraz this wine delivers outstanding value...91.” IWC 7/12.

*Poole’s Rock “Cockfighter’s Ghost” Semillon 2010 (92AWC) {#363832} ....................................................15.99 “Pale quartz-green; a crisp, clean bouquet then a palate opening with grassy notes and finishing with a delicious lemony twist...92.” Australian Wine Companion, 2/11.

Rolf Binder “Highness” Riesling 2011 (96AWC) {#361452} ....................................................13.99 “Bright, pale straw-green; the evocative, fragrant bouquet does not prepare you for the exceptional power and mouthgripping intensity of the palate and its equally exceptional length. Wow, this is great riesling...96.” Australian Wine Companion 2/12.

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“At bottling this wine has a pale straw green colour. The nose shows classic lifted cool climate Sauvignon characters of gooseberry, passionfruit and lychee. The palate is similarly bright with tropical and citrus notes mingling with some intense peppery minerality underpinned with fresh mouthwatering acidity.” Winemaker’s notes.

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (93WE) {#362317} ...........15.99 “Complex on the nose and richly textured in the mouth, this wine delivers it all. Hints of struck flint and wild onion accent grapefruit aromas, while the flavors range easily from pink grapefruit and red currant to delicate herb shadings. It’s full without being too full, with a potent yet refreshing finish that seemingly lingers forever...93.” WE Editors’ Choice 7/12.

Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (92WS) {#359927} .........18.99 “This intriguing white delivers a complex aromatic note that includes whiffs of petrol, oolong tea, mineral and lanolin, giving way to an equally complex flavor profile. Crunchy green apple, Meyer lemon and melon flavors are refreshing, balanced, and persistent on the finish. Drink now...92.” WS 6/12.

Astrolabe Voyage Pinot Noir 2008 (91WS) {#364442} ..........26.99 “This elegant, fleshy Pinot delivers accents of dried lavender and spice to round out the plum and black cherry flavors that are fresh, lively and very persistent...91.” WS 6/12.

Greywacke Pinot Noir 2010 (93WS) {#359998} .....................36.99 “Smooth and elegant, this red offers cigar box aromatics to elevate the already sophisticated mix of mineral, cedar, spice and ripe plum notes. Features a plush frame and a long, lingering finish...93.” WS 6/12. fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 35

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Hold the Press!!!

Exceptional Sonoma Chardonnay

I’ve just thumbed through the new September Enthusiast Magazine and found one of the most incredible deals for Chardonnay that I have seen in a long time!

MacMurray Ranch is a great property in the Sonoma Coast that has long been regarded as one of the best properties for growing Chardonnay. Now with the majority of the grapes being reserved for the MacMurray Ranch wines rather than being sold off, we can see just how special this property is. Plus save a few dollars since we don’t have to pay up for marquee labels and names. JN

The 2009 Joseph Carr Dijon Clone Chardonnay has scored a whopping 94 points and this beauty is only $17.25 per bottle. It is no secret that there is plenty of great Chardonnay from California these days, but for one under $20 to receive such praise…that is an anomaly.

We’ve locked and loaded as much of this terrific juice as possible. We know as soon as the news of this tremendous score gets out there that this wine is going to disappear in a flash. JN

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Dijon Clone Chardonnay 2009 (94WE) {#364158} ................17.25 “Vintner Carr follows up on his great 2008 Reserve with this delicious bottling. In California, it’s usually a cinch to get fruit this ripe and tropical, and easy to plaster on lots of new oak.

What’s hard is to fuse the elements seamlessly. This wine does, offering waves of Chardonnay opulence. It may have a touch of botrytis, but that’s in its favor...94.” WE 9/12.

A Compelling Pinot Noir Hirsch Winery located on the San Andreas fault in Western Sonoma Coast AVA covers 21 distinct farming blocks. With 4 single-vineyard cuvees produced in the 2009 vintage, perhaps the most compelling is the San Andreas Pinot Noir, a blend of all 21 farming blocks that represent the entirety of Hirsch Vineyards. Distinguished by acidic complexity, balance of tannins and fruit it’s as if the San Andreas blend gets to the crux of what makes the Western Sonoma Coast SO COMPELLING and what makes Hirsch Winery SO DISTINCT. Veering away from tooty-fruity and leaning towards brawny strength this pinot noir is wonderfully noted with Bing cherry, fig, lavender and orange blossom, simply a must try! EK

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Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2009 (90WA) {#354913} ...........14.99 “Even better is the outstanding 2009 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, a blend of two-thirds barrel fermented and barrel aged with some aged in stainless steel tanks with wooden staves and the rest totally in stainless steel, all of which was put through malolactic fermentation. The idea of blending steel fermented juice with barrel fermented wines seems to have produced a freshness and vibrancy. Bright with notes of orange blossoms, spring flowers, honeysuckle and white peaches, this floral-styled, medium to full-bodied…90.” Wine Advocate 2/11.

Think Tapestry.

Think Meritage.

Think Bordeaux Blend.

Think STELLAGREY! This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend is one of the best value blends we have picked up from the 2009 vintage!

Yes, we have been StellaGrey fans for years but the consistency and value of StellaGrey still make it one of the best deals in top quality Cabernet Blends. JN

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San Andreas Pinot Noir 2009 (92WA) {#349973} ..................55.00 “...boasts considerable energy that needs further bottle age to fully emerge. There is tremendous depth to the fruit in this muscular Pinot. Clean, saline notes frame the highly expressive, vibrant finish...92.” WA 2/12.

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Napa Valley Red 2009 (90SWJ) {#335682} .............................18.99 “Aromas that call to mind homemade raspberry/blackberry jam, dark baker’s chocolate, fur, and lead pencil. On the palate, wild strawberry and raspberry flavors, along with a touch of cola, are soft in the mouth, and ride upon a backbone of fine structure and a bed of fresh acidity...90.” SWJ 9/10.

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Chanin’s winemaking harks to old world Burgundy, long ageing on lees and a judicious amount of oak use, producing wines that truly speak to a time and place. Dogged in his pursuit of balanced, qualitydriven winemaking, Chanin is turning heads and gaining praise across the wine world: “These striking, pure wines are all highly recommended. It will be fascinating to see where Chanin goes from here, but the future looks immensely promising.” Antonio Galloni WA 8/11.

I was lucky to score an allocation of the Chanin Bien Nacido Chardonnay 2009 (only 400 cases made). This is an austere and commanding Chardonnay, made from 37-year old vines, and aged for 15 months on lees and 18 months before bottling. Luxuriously weighted on the palate with striking mineral notes, soft peach and racy ginger lead into a long clean finish. In a word, delicious.

We just got word this morning that a fantastic little 90 point Chardonnay has just officially left the West Coast bound for New York and another is already on the road.

Chanin’s wines are built to age, and priced to sell! Our allocation is tiny and once they’re gone, they’re gone. This is a don’t miss for Chardonnay lovers. EK

The wines in question are the 2010 Indian Wells Chardonnay from Chateau Ste Michelle and the 2010 H3 Chardonnay from Columbia Crest.

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Two of the more consistent Chardonnays from the West Coast, the Ste Michelle group who also owns and operate Columbia Crest, has created a global name for themselves as high quality—value oriented Chardonnay producers. Add to that the fact that between Chateau Ste Michelle and Columbia Crest combined over the past ten years has landed 13 wines in the Wine Spectator Top 100 with a Wine of the Year Honor in 2009. We are talking about an average of at least one wine every year in the Wine Spectator Top 100. No not all of their wines have been Chardonnays but for 2012 when looking at all the press that Ste Michelle and Columbia Crest are receiving it looks like one if not two of their Chardonnays are Top 100 Bound!

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Bien Nacido Chardonnay 2009 (95W&S) {#361310} ..............29.95 “...the structure of the wine is vertical rather than broad and horizontal, the texture seamless--creamy, lemon zesty and delicious...95.” Wine & Spirits 10/12.

“Fleshes out beautifully in all directions. The wine’s minerality provides a backdrop for expressive varietal fruit in this gorgeous, beautifully articulated Chardonnay. This is another striking wine from Gavin Chanin...91” WA 8/12

Just Left the Winery: Top 100 Bound?!

The Indian Wells Chardonnay just left the winery today and is expected to our warehouse around the first of October. The H3 Chardonnay is already on the road and expected to our warehouse just before the end of this month. Either way come the first week of October, these two VALUE oriented Chardonnays are going to be in-stock and ready to go.

But don’t wait for them to be here. Place your order now and be sure to have these wines sooner than later. JN

Consistent Chardonnay!

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay 2010 (90WS) {#365597} .......................................................13.95 “This sleek, appealing white brims with lemony pear and spice flavors, finishing with a refreshing lilt and surprising intensity...90.” WS 10/12.

Columbia Crest H3 Chardonnay 2010 (90WS) {#364374} ....10.99 “Detailed and refined, layering its pear, tobacco, clotted cream and spice character with finesse. The flavors play out gracefully, finishing deftly...90.” WS 10/12. fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 37

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Massive Scores In Wine Advocate Antonio Galloni has dove deep into California’s Central Coast finding out that there is AMAZING wine to be had!

Antonio’s coverage of the Central Coast in the August issue of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate was not only thorough but full of AMAZING wines that have received MASSIVE SCORES. There is Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Rhone Rangers in the mix with scores up to 97+ points!

The producers in this offer include: Calera, one of the earlier pioneers of the Central Coast focused around Mount Harlan. Now with the vineyards in maturity the fruit of Josh Jensen’s labors are showing more than ever before.

The Hilt, which is one of my new favorite producers for Pinot Noir is a project to watch from the guys behind Jonata. The Old Guard 2009 Pinot Noir is quite possibly one of the most striking California Pinot Noirs I have tasted all year!

Paul Lato is a property we started to offer you last year with his knock-out 2009s. The 2010s are equally impressive if not better. Once again there is high scoring Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs and Antonio Galloni is calling Paul Lato “from one of California-s hottest under-the-radar producers.”

Epoch is new to the scene but from the get go has turned out wines that have caught the attention of Robert Parker and Antonio Galloni. With scores constantly at 94 points this is another Rhone inspired property that is on the rise.

Booker Vineyards is quite possibly the sleeper of the Rhone inspired vintners. With Sine Qua Non, Saxum and Alban all soaking up the spotlight, Booker has been under the radar. However the wines when reviewed by Robert Parker and Antonio Galloni have always scored on parr with the big three of Rhone Rangers. In this issue, Booker is tied for the highest rated Rhone inspired wine of the issue at 97+ points!

All wines are in-stock but quantities are limited. JN

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Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir 2009 (92WA) {#349870} .....29.99 Calera Ryan Pinot Noir 2009 (93WA) {# 364850} ...................44.95 The Hilt Old Guard Pinot Noir 2009 (93WA) {#358481} ........65.00 “The Hilt’s 2009 Pinot Noir Old Guard is deeper and more overt than the Vanguard. Clean veins of minerality support the fruit as this powerful, intense wine opens up in the glass.

This is an impressive Pinot loaded with richness and power.

The vineyard sources are 60% Sanford & Benedict and 40% Bien Nacido. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. The Hilt is a new project headed by Stan Kroenke, Matt Dees and Armand de Maigret, the same team behind Jonata. This strong set of new releases suggests the future is very bright for The Hilt. I also tasted the 2011s, but they are very, very young and still need considerable time to come together.

There will be a new Chardonnay in 2011 called Vanguard, which will round out the current lineup to two Chardonnays and two Pinots...93.” WA 8/12.

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Paul Lato Belle du Jour Hilliard Bruce Chardonnay 2010 (94WA) {#360467} .......................................................55.00 Paul Lato Souvenir Sierra Madre Chardonnay 2010 (97RR) {#360466} .......................................................80.00 “Even better than the spectacular 09, the 2010 Paul Lato Chardonnay le Souvenir Sierra Madre Vineyard (100% Chardonnay aged for 16 months in 70% new French oak) sports a knockout bouquet of rich, mineral drench apple, citrus, slate, and background spice that bears more than a passing resemblance to a top grand cru white Burgundy!

Beautifully fresh and clean, yet with phenomenal richness and depth, this thrilling Chardonnay is medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, and shows riveting focus, energy, and delineation on the finish. While brilliant now - and I still recommend drinking over the coming handful of years - I see no reason it won’t age gracefully for at least 5-7 years, possibly longer...97.” Rhone Report 06/12.

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Paul Lato Atticus John Sebastino Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 (93+WA/92RR) {#360468} ...........................................85.00 Paul Lato Suerte Solomon Hills Pinot Noir 2010 (94+WA) {#360464} .....................................................90.00 “The 2010 Pinot Noir Suerte Solomon Hills Vineyard is fabulous. It boasts tremendous richness and power in its rich, heady, dark fruit. This is a classic expression of Solomon Hills Pinot. Persistent saline notes underpin layers of juicy yet precise, nuanced fruit. The 90% new oak is a bit prominent, but the Suerte is striking juice all the same...94+.”

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Epoch Block B 2009 (94WA/92+IWC) {#363690} ...................75.00 “A huge, explosive wine loaded with personality. Violets, flowers, mint, grilled herbs and tar add considerable lift and freshness to layers of sumptuous dark fruit. The 2009 has an upper floral register and sweet inner perfume that is absolutely irresistible. The wine continues to open up beautifully with time in the glass...94.” WA 8/12.

Epoch Veracity 2009 (93IWC) {#363691} ...............................59.00 “Bright purple. Intensely perfumed aromas of blackberry, blueberry, anise and violet, with a touch of cinnamon in the background. Juicy, palate-staining red and dark berry flavors show excellent clarity and depth, with a suave floral pastille quality on the back half. The red fruit element carries through on the smooth, very long finish...93.” IWC 11/11.

Epoch Ingenuity Proprietary Red 2009 (94WA/93IWC) {#363688} ...........................................69.00 “A full-bodied, fleshy wine, the 2009 Ingenuity boasts loads of dark fruit, licorice, spices and new French oak, all of which come together in an expression of the Paderewski vineyard that is exciting and intense from start to finish. I especially like the way the 2009 fills out in all directions. Layers of black fruit, smoke and game saturate the palate in this largescaled, opulent wine...94.” WA 8/12.

Booker Vineyard Roussane/Viognier Paso Robles 2010 (92WA/93RR) {#358476} .............................................49.95 Booker Vineyard Oublie 2009 (92WA) {#358475} ..................60.00 “The 2009 Oublie is an unusual blend of equal parts Counoise, Grenache and Mourvedre. It is a gorgeous, sensual wine laced with ripe red fruit, dried herbs, flowers and spices. The layered, refined finish is especially beautiful...92.” WA 8/11.

Booker Syrah The Alchemist 2010 (93WA) {#363694} ..........64.00 “The density of Syrah and the spice/grilled herb notes typical of Cabernet Sauvignon meld together...fabulous depth and overall harmony. Layers of sweet, perfumed fruit flow effortlessly to a deep, resonant finish laced with the essence of graphite and plums...93.” WA 8/12.

Booker Grenache Ripper 2010 (97+WA) {#363695} ..............74.00 “I was blown away by the 2010 Ripper, a 100% Grenache done in concrete for the first time. It boasts captivating aromatic complexity, layers of sweet, refined fruit and fabulous overall balance. Vivid red fruit, flowers, mint and spices linger on the sublime finish. The Ripper boasts extraordinary varietal expression. Making pure Grenache in Paso Robles is not easy, but this is a model of what can be achieved here. Although impeccably restrained, the sheer glycerin and richness are pure California. The 2010 Ripper is a modern-day classic from Booker and proprietor Eric Jensen...97+.” WA 8/12.

McPrice Myers Altas Vinas GSM Red 2009 (93WA) {#364603} .......................................................41.99 McPrice Myers Les Galets Syrah 2009 (93+WA) {#364601} .....................................................41.99 McPrice Myers L’Ange Rouge Grenache 2009 (95WA) {#364600} .......................................................41.99

Napa’s Greatest Value: Two 90 point Reviews for $16.99 Cabernet!

This has to be the Greatest Value Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley today...Buehler’s Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon!!!

The 2009 Buehler Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is in-stock and ready to go. An all-time favorite at Zachys, the Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon rightfully has the recognition of being one of the best value Cabernet Sauvignons of Napa Valley. This property constantly turns out extremely well made wine that catches the attention of the press; garnering 90 point reviews year after year.

The 2009 is no different with already two different 90 point reviews under its belt!!! Both Wine Enthusiast and Wine & Spirits Magazine have awarded the Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon stellar 90 point reviews with wine enthusiast picking it as the Editors’ Choice.

Now is the time to stock-up on this beauty of a Cabernet Sauvignon before Robert Parker or Antonio Galloni get their hands on this. When Robert Parker published his 90 point review and tasting note on the 2008 Buehler Cabernet last year, reader’s heeded his advice-gobbling up every last bottle we had in a matter of days!!!

“A real steal and one of the greatest sleepers I have tasted from Napa (the Mecca for expensive Cabernet Sauvignons)...Wow! Readers should be buying these two terrific values from Buehler Vineyards by the case.” Robert Parker the Wine Advocate 4/11.

With dueling 90 point reviews don’t wait for history to repeat itself yet again with the Wine Advocate. Load up today on this screaming value of Napa Valley before this wine disappears. JN

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Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (90W&S/90WE) {#358309} ..........17.00 “Good price for a Napa Valley Cabernet this distinguished.

It’s rich and satisfying in blackberry, black currant and blueberry fruit, with a lovely coat of smoky oak. Shows lots of complexity, and the finish is dry and spicy. Could go the distance, but just to be safe, drink over the next six years.

Editors’ Choice. S.H...90.” WE 4/12.

“This starts out as a broad, generous wine with the fruit held tightly in the middle, ripe red and pomegranate-black flavors that merge with air into a big blue wine cushioned by its tannins. There’s a juniper-like wood spice in the finish to point up braised pork...90.” W&S 6/12. fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 39

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California’s New Reference Point for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir!!!

Sommelier, Chef and Screaming Eagle influenced!

Santa Barbara’s new winery Sandhi which we have already been touting has once again garnered massive press! The trio of former Screaming Eagle owner Charles Banks, former Chef Sashi Moorman and Sommelier Rajat Parr—a Burgundy specialist, has developed this amazing winery that is taking the expectations of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in California and flipping them.

“Sandhi is one of the most exciting new projects in California. The brainchild of investor Charles Banks, sommelier Rajat Parr and winemaker Sashi Moorman, Sandhi excels with cool-climate Chardonnays and Pinots from some of Santa Barbara’s top sites. Things change in California at a much faster pace than is common in other parts of the world. Investor-backed projects like Sandhi often have short lives. I hope that won’t be the case here because Banks, Parr and Moorman are on to something truly special. It is quite conceivable that within a few years the Sandi Chardonnays and Pinots could become reference point, benchmark wines for Santa Barbara, and California, for that matter. The overall approach at Sandhi focuses on picking on the early side...” Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate 9/12.

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Bent Rock Chardonnay 2010 (94WA) {#365649} ...................85.00 “Endless layers of fruit flesh out in the glass...Fresh, floral notes add a sense of lift on the close. Balance reigns supreme in the Bent Rock...94.” WA 8/12.

Evening Land Tempest Pinot Noir 2010 (94+WA) {#365648} ...69.95 “Exotic notes abound...a mysterious, seductive wine endowed with great energy and class throughout...a marvelous, complete wine loaded with sheer pedigree and class...94+.” WA 8/12.

Ritas Crown Chardonnay 2010 (94WA) {#364665} ...............53.99 “...gorgeous layers of deep, resonant fruit. This is slightly richer and riper than the Bien Nacido, but remains a wine predominantly built on superb textural elegance. The high elevation of this site helps to balance some of the wine’s more overt leanings…94.” WA 8/12.

Sanford and Benedict Chardonnay 2010 (93WA) {#365645} ...44.95 “...flavors and textures are decidedly pointed, with hints of lemon, white flowers, spices and crushed rocks...subtle touch of botrytis-like sweetness adds complexity...93.” WA 8/12.

Sanford and Benedict Pinot Noir 2010 (94WA) {#365647} ...44.95 “...wraps around the palate with tons of richness and depth.

With time in the glass, the fruit takes on darker, weightier shades of dimension...voluptuous fruit in this rich yet impeccably elegant wine...94.” WA 8/12.

SBC Chardonnay 2011 {#365643} ..........................................22.99 “...vibrant with good structure showing plenty of restraint, balance and salinity. The wine’s expressive aromatics and generous texture are balanced by a lively acidity and great uplift in the finish.” Wine Makers Notes

Meet the New Faces of Zachys

Violeta Garcia, Assistant Spirits and Wine Buyer

Born in Jalisco, Mexico the birth place of Tequila and my passion for the liquor world! Prior to joining the Zachys family I worked on the promotional side of the business for three years and loved every minute of it. The best parts of this industry are having the opportunity to meet interesting people on a daily basis and to taste and recommend “the perfect” spirit or bottle of wine for that amazing cocktail, event or get together.

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DeLeon Anejo Tequila {#347918} ................................................................................................................ 200.00 Ferrand 1840 Original Formula Cognac {#351010} .................................................................................... 38.99 Whistle Pig Farm Straight Rye Whiskey (96WE) {#352018} ........................................................................ 77.95 Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Year Old Rum {#125683} .................................................................................. 45.99

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Rkatsiteli (Hammondsport, Finger Lakes) 2009 {#360551} ....................................................................16.99 A grape native to Russia, Rkatsiteli makes a dry, crisp, and flavorful wine similar to Riesling, but with an orange peel & spice finish. A perennial cult favorite of New York wine lovers!

Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling 2011 (Starkey, Finger Lakes) {#359609} ............................16.99 Another legendary name in East Coast winemaking. Deeply flavorful, dry, and crisp with just a touch of sugar, this “New York Kabinett” carries notes of citrus and apricot and finishes clean. As the New York Times put it, “Superb”.

Ravines Dry Riesling (Hammondsport, Finger Lakes) 2011 (92W&S) {#359598} ....................................................18.99 The “New Kid” in the Finger Lakes, Ravines has received acclaim by keeping it simple: making very, very good wine!

This “New York Trocken” is an utter delight from citrus & apple start to mineral finish, and is one of the very best wines to ever come from the East Coast.

Millbrook Tocai Friulano (Millbrook, Hudson Valley) 2011 {#359600} ....................................................................15.99 Not to be confused with Tokaji, the sweet grape from Hungary, Tocai originates in Friuli, Italy, and has taken root in the Hudson Valley with great results! Refreshingly fruitforward and backed by a zesty acidity, this is a unique yet versatile year-round quaffer!

Castello di Borghese Barrel Fermented Reserve Chardonnay (Cutchogue, North Fork) 2007 {#337768} ....................................................................21.99 This Long Island favorite contains well-integrated oak flavors that accentuate the notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and citrus.

Creamy texture yet crisp finish, this is drinking excellent now and will continue to age gracefully for years.

Lamoreaux Landing Estate Red (Lodi, Finger Lakes) NV {#360622} .......................................................................10.99 The Finger Lakes’ answer to Beaujolais! This blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Pinot Noir is light-bodied and fruit forward yet complex and backed with a refreshing zip of acidity. A wonderful wine on its own or with a variety of grilled meats and Italian fare.

Wolffer Estate Cabernet Franc (Sagaponack, The Hamptons) 2008 {#359974} ....................................................................18.99 The winery that put Long Island on the map! Well-balanced with ripe fruit, bell pepper, and a whisper of oak, this elegant red has both wide appeal and nuance.

Peconic Bay Red Label Lot #3 (Cutchogue, North Fork) 2010 {#359608} ....................................................................18.99

Zachys ♥ New York!

Throughout the spring and summer, visitors to the store have had the opportunity to taste a plethora of New York state wines. Though New Yorkers have grown and cultivated vineyards for over 50 years on the East Coast, recent investment and introduction of veteran and state-ofthe-art winemaking and vineyard management techniques have yielded fantastic results. Now what was once a wine region modestly considered “the East Coast’s best” is receiving rave reviews, and is being consumed all over the country and in Europe. The world is starting to take notice of New York state wine, and it has been a pleasure getting acquainted with these wineries and their wonderful products! From the Finger Lakes to Long Island to the Hudson Valley, here are just a few of the gems that the world is starting to uncover! SW

A blend of almost equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The climate and soil of Long Island is surprisingly similar to that of Bordeaux. This red does a remarkable job of crafting a wine in the Bordeaux style, while maintaining a flavor unique to New York!

Heron Hill Late Harvest Vidal Blanc (Hammondsport, Finger Lakes) 2008 (375ml) {#361077} ......................................................16.99 Dessert wine for everybody! Hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard, the Vidal grapes yield a wine with concentrated sweet peach, mango, vanilla, and honey flavors beautifully balanced with spice and acidity. A perfect pairing for hot fudge sundaes!

Paumanok Late Harvest Riesling (Aquebogue, North Fork) 2010 (90WE) (375ml) {#351086} .........................................47.99 A true rising star in North Fork, Paumanok’s premier dessert wine fights in the same weight class as Hungarian Tokaji and German Beerenauslese. A flat-out impressive sweet wine that will age beautifully for decades.

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Best Value Pinot Noir Domestic Pinot Noir: Princes of Pinot...

Inherently temperamental, beautiful, seductive and delicate Pinot Noir has long been one of the most sought after varietals, and the most difficult to grow. Once a grape who’s full potential could only be reached in the finest sites of Burgundy, Pinot Noir has been cropping up in both California and Oregon with great success. Not only is there no lacking in character, finesse and flavor but domestic Pinot Noir carries strength in quality-toprice ratio, offering brilliant wines for in most instances half the price of entry level Burgundy.

Indeed, Burgundy will always be King of Pinot Noir but try some of these domestic Pinot Princes for a real eye-opener. EK

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Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2009 {#363829} ...20.99 “Bright red. Fresh red berries and spices on the nose. Firm, slightly hard-edged redcurrant and cherry flavors gain flesh with air and pick up a subtle floral quality. Nicely brisk if a tad firm, with good finishing clarity and bite...” IWC 11/10.

Block 7 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2010 (90SWJ) {#352642} .....................................................19.95 “Ruby. Inviting aromas of sweet red berries, vanilla, and sassafras lead to a soft-textured, decidedly smooth wine in the mouth. Medium-bodied, with fresh berry flavors and more flesh than structure. Pairs extremely well with salmon.

File this under ‘pleasure-driven wines’...90.” SWJ 1/12.

Steele Carneros Pinot Noir 2009 (92JS) {#361351} ..............19.95 “Aromas of beautifully aged pecorino cheese with a bit of milk chocolate. A medium body of dark truffles. The polished tannins of the wine lead to a really subtle, lingering finish of berry and chocolate...92.” JS 6/12.

Wyatt Pinot Noir 2010 {#358552} ............................................14.99 “The 2010 Pinot Noir wafts from the glass with sweet scents of dried cherries, flowers and tobacco. It shows lovely subtlety and finesse at this price point…These are three tasty, budget-friendly wines from Wyatt…” WA 12/11.

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A to Z Pinot Noir 2010 {#363680} ...........................................16.99 “Light, bright red. Lively red berry and spice aromas show good clarity and subtle herbacity. Light and brisk, offering tangy redcurrant and cherry flavors and a touch of white pepper. Finishes dry and tight, with good cut.” IWC 07/12.

Argyle Pinot Noir 2010 (90WS) {#363584} .............................19.95 “Light in color and texture, this Pinot displays pretty watermelon and cherry flavors that ride smoothly over velvety tannins, hinting at mint as this lingers enticingly...90.”

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Four Graces Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2010 (91WS) {#363719} ...................................................... 23.99 “Lithe and open-textured, framing its delicate currant and plum fruit with hints of lilac and cream, lingering gently on the refined finish...91.” WS 07/12.

Evening Land Blue Pinot Noir 2010 {#363951} .....................24.75 “Beautiful deep red in color with a brilliant edge, the nose is leaping out with pure red and black fruit aromas of french cherries, raspberries, and blueberries with a hint of exotic spice, nutmeg and earthy tones to complete. The palate is round and lush, filled with smooth tannins, a coating texture that broadens and linger with fresh cherry and blueberries with a mineral tone on the long finish...” Winemakers notes.

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Gordon & MacPhail was founded in 1895 as a family grocer, tea and wine and spirits merchant. In parallel with the grocery side of the enterprise, John Urquhart (one of the first employees of the shop) developed the whisky broking business begun by James Gordon, and in particular began to specialize in single malt whiskies—bottling under license for famous distilleries such as Macallan, Glenlivet, Glen Grant, Linkwood and Mortlach. As part of this business he began to select and fill his own casks—almost always Spanish oak, ex-sherry casks— at these and other distilleries, and to mature his whiskies for much longer than was customary at the time. Today, Gordon & MacPhail now bottles over 350 different expressions from around 70 distilleries.

Glenlivet The origins of Glenlivet Distillery can be traced back to 1815 but it is well known that illicit distilling was going on long before then. In 1817 George Smith leased some land at Upper Drumin Farm, where he continued illicit distilling to supplement his crofters wage. During 1823 an Excise Act was pushed through by the Duke of Gordon—Smiths’s landlord—to stop illicit distilling. Gordon then persuaded Smith to take out the first license and he also helped to set up the distillery at Drumin.

Due to the success of Glenlivet, a number of distilleries in the region appended the name Glenlivet to their own. In 1880 J.G. Smith took legal action and the court ruled that there was only one ‘The Glenlivet’.

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There has probably been whisky made on the Macallan site, a small hill overlooking the Spey near Craigellachie, since the late 1700’s. The first licensed distillation at Macallan is said to have taken place in the earliest days of legalized production, in 1824. The distillery changed hands several times throughout the 19th century and in 1894 was bought by Elgin merchant, Roderick Kemp (who also owned Talisker on Skye). Due to demand for Macallan the distillery has been modernized and extended over the years. In the 1950’s the output was trebled and further increased in the 1960’s. |

AROMA WITHOUT WATER: Fragrant, fresh rose petals and newly cut grass. A lingering subtle sweetness follows.

TASTE WITHOUT WATER: An initial burst of chilli spices, with a sweetness emerging. Soft fruit influences.

AROMA WITH WATER: Fresh with a heavily fragrant nose, freshly cut roses. A burst of vanilla and ripe soft fruits.

TASTE WITH WATER: A peppery edge develops, with a touch of aniseed. Hints of creamy butter develop. gordonandmacphail.com

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Gordon & Maphail Speymalt from Macallan Distilled 1970 (40yr) {#364275} .......................................................815.00 AROMA WITHOUT WATER: Initial burst of sherry sweetness, with subtle rum and raisin notes. Some marzipan and almonds with a hint of vanilla lingering. Some subtle bees wax polish and a touch of charred oak develop.

TASTE WITHOUT WATER: Sweet and Sherried. Influences and some hints of warm festive spices. Followed by some dark chocolate with a burst of citrus peel.

AROMA WITH WATER: Fresh, with some pronounced sweet Sherry notes, hints of stewed fruits and a mulled wine edge.

Some delicate vanilla and hints of cream fudge emerges.

TASTE WITH WATER: Burst of Sherry, with a delicate stewed plum edge, creamy and smooth with a defined hint of dark chocolate lingering. A very delicate touch of ash lingers. gordonandmacphail.com

Gordon & Maphail Speymalt from Macallan Distilled 1990 (21yr) {#364276} .......................................................135.00 AROMA WITHOUT WATER: Hints of toasted oak with a sweet honey nose, followed by delicate hints of rose petals and a burst of aniseed.

TASTE WITHOUT WATER: Sweet with honey influences and a subtle burst of pepper. Creamy with some dark chocolate notes emerging. Well rounded and smooth.

AROMA WITH WATER: Fresh with hints of heather honey.

Sherry notes and tropical fruit notes.

TASTE WITH WATER: Initially some spice with a subtle aniseed edge. Dark chocolate and ripe green apple influences linger. gordonandmacphail.com

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Gordon & Maphail Rare Vintage from George & JG Smith’s Glenlivet Distilled 1974 (36yr) {#364273} ............................315.00

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Highland Park Built in 1798, Scotland’s most Northern distillery is set on the site where the infamous illicit distiller, Magnus Eunson’s both used to stand.

Highland Park continues to malt its own barley using the traditional floor malting method and to kiln dry the ‘green’ malt using peat cut from its own moorlands. Cattie Maggie is the underground spring that feeds a former quarry close to Highland Park. The spring and quarry are named after a tinker who lived in the vicinity. The water is pure and very hard, rising through a sedimentary rock of hard sandstone.

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The Macphail’s Collection from Highland Park Distilled 1987 (24yr) {#364271} .......................................................185.00 AROMA WITHOUT WATER: Fresh and malty notes initially, with a burst of ripe exotic fruits emerging.

TASTE WITHOUT WATER: Warming, subtle hints of black pepper, some charred wood influences.

AROMA WITH WATER: Fresher - grass like notes, with a burst of floral notes. Some heather honey influences with a little menthol emerging.

TASTE WITH WATER: Mouth warming - hints of chili spices, some fruity and stewed pear. gordonandmacphail.com fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 43

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American Whiskey Rarities

Whisky/Rye/Bourbons

Now I’m clearly a wine guy and my responsibilities here are about hunting down all the wines we offer you. However, when I do drink a dark spirit it is nine times out of ten AMERICAN Whiskey.

Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon (94WE) {#160703} ................................................................27.99

I’m a Bourbon and American Whiskey fanatic.

Michael Thomas our Spirits Buyer has done an amazing job at stocking some extremely hard to come by American Whiskey Rarities, however he has been a little remiss in letting them go. That’s why I’m stepping in, as an American Whiskey Fan I wanted to make sure that you knew of these great selections that we amassed.

Some of you may have that my brother is deeply involved in sourcing out hard to come-by American Whiskey for the Inn at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee. Now he’s becoming a bit tight lipped these days but as I continue to pump him for information-I make sure to let Michael know what to be chasing down. The rewards have paid off and we have some of the highest rated and most sought after American Whiskey/Bourbon in-stock now and ready to ship! JN

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Angels Envy Kentucky Bourbon (98WE) {#360795} .............55.00 Michters Small Batch US*1 Bourbon (94WE) {#352548} ......45.00 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon (95WE) {#336762} ..............48.00 Whistle Pig Farm Straight Rye Whiskey (96WE) {#352018} ..75.00 Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Bourbon (93WE) {#34827} .................................................................39.99

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“Pleasantly sweet nose. Medium body and sticky-toffee flavor. This would be great mixed into cocktails, because the flavor is smooth but bold at the same time; it would blend without being completely lost. Finishes mellow, smooth, with just enough alcohol bite. Easy to like. Think Manhattans and Old-Fashioneds...94.” WE 9/10.

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon {#118547} .............................................................................40.00 Jameson Select Reserve Black Barrell (90WA) {#352362} ................................................................40.99 Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack (96WE) {#28183} ..................36.99 “Top 50 Spirits of 2011...This honey-colored whiskey is mellow, smooth, mouthwatering and delicious. Rich and pretty caramel and citrus aromas precede complex flavors of leather, tobacco, vanilla and cocoa. Its long finish displays lots of caramel, spicy cinnamon and ginger. Pair with a cigar...96.” WE 3/11

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon {#352372} .............................................................................49.99 Koval Lions Pride Dark Rye Whiskey {# 364207} ..................54.99.

Masterson’s 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey (94WE) {# 355734} ...............................................................65.00 “This 10 year old straight rye whiskey would make a topnotch Sazerac. Despite its rich, luxe aroma, this is light and smooth on the palate. Look for notes of sweet, creamy caramel and dried fruit enlivened by a signature rye bite and a sweet, superisingly of ginger and cinnamon. The sepia photo of the label features “gambler, buffalo hunter, Armyscout, gunfighter and newspaperman” William “Bat” Masterson...94.” WE 9/12

Templeton Rye Whiskey Small Batch {#358640} ............................................................................43.00 Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Bourbon (90-95WE) {#34827} ............................................................39.99 Yamazaki 18Year Single Malt Whisky (91WE) {#353584} ..............................................................145.99

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Atlantico Private Cask Rum {#331277} .................................34.00 Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum {#360599} .............................29.00 Brugal Especial Extra Dry Rum (90WE) {#361215} ..............25.99 “This “dry rum” is destines for tiki and tropical drinks. The aroma is mild, with a delicate tropical fruit note. On the palate, it’s soft and sweet, with vanilla and coconut flavors and a pleasingly crisp finish...90.” WE 8/12.

Leblon Cachaca (90WE) {#151130} ........................................29.00 “Inside the tall, distinctive lime-green bottle, look for a faintly yellow-tinged liquid with pungent, ripe tropical fruit aromas.

Though it’s a little intense straight up, with brown sugar sweetness fading into a long fruity finish, it stands up well in a long drink with soda, like a mojito...90.” WE 6/11.

Pisco Porton Mosto Verde Pisco (90WE) {#360312} ................................................................39.99 “Earthy, resiny scent with a hint of fruit in the background. At first, the flavor is a little raw, but given some time to aerate, it mellows to an earthy, tropical fruit sweetness. Soft feel. A fine addition to a Pisco Punch...90.” WE 6/11.

Rhum Argicole Blanc 80 proof (1L) {#360589} .....................26.00 44 / zachys.com / fall gazette 2012

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Clase Azul Reposado Tequila {#358846} .............................115.00 Clase Azul Plata Tequila (375ml) {#361307} ..........................65.00 Deleon Anejo Tequila {#347918} ..........................................200.00 Deleon Diamante Tequila {#347920} ....................................130.00 Don Julio Blanco Tequila (96-100WE) {#138084} .........................................................51.00 “This is how blanco Tequila should smell with unadorned, raw, but fetching peppery/dill-like aromas, scents of lanolin, palm oil, sand, minerals and slate. The palate entry is semidry, intensely sap-like and honeyed; at midpalate the taste profile displays a satiny texture and a robust, herbal, mildly salty flavor...96-100.” WE 11/7.

Don Julio Anejo Tequila (95WE) {#138083} ..........................64.00 “Aged a mere 18 months, this Tequila is well-balanced and sippable, with honey sweetness and a long butterscotch finish...95.” WE 5/11.

Dos Lunas Silver Tequila {#363443} ......................................40.00 Excellia Reposado (90WE) {363734} .....................................65.00 “Aged in Sauternes and Cognac casks, this light gold spirit has notes of sweet vanilla, delicate oak, and a faintly smoky finish. The bottle looks sophisticated, with a pretty red glass flower inset...90.” WE 5/12.

Herradura Reposado Tequila (94WE) {#108092} ................................................................46.00 2011 TEQUILA.net Awards - “Best of the Best” Best Lowland Reposado Tequila “This straw-hued Tequila is highly aromatic, with floral and butterscotch notes. At first, it’s relatively dry and smoky, but winds down into a long, juicy, caramel-tinged finish. Mouthwatering...94.” WE 5/11.

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Herradura Anejo Tequila (96-100WE) {#153483} ...................55.00

Auchroisk 20 Year Single Malt {#360440} ............................170.00

Herradura Selecion Suprema Tequila Extra Anejo (90-95WE) {#140049} .........................................................380.00

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Glen Spey 21 Year Single Malt (91WE) {#360439} ...............170.00 Glenfiddich 30 YR Single Malt {#336649} ............................390.00 Glenfarclas 21 YR Scotch {#77099} .....................................135.00 Highland Park Thor 16 YR Single Malt (90WhiskyAdvocate) {358941} .........................................225.00 “Thor is the first in Highland Park’s new cask strength Valhalla Collection, with a fresh expression inspired by the Nordic gods due to be released annually over the next four years. Ginger, sherry, Christmas spices, wood smoke, vanilla, and a hint of lemon on the complex, confident nose.

Notably spicy in the mouth, with peaches, clotted cream, sherry, and more smoke. Long in the finish, with lots of ginger, a little aniseed, and finally, spicy peat...90.”

Whisky Advocate (Vol. 21, #2) 8/12.

Isle of Arran 14 YR Old Single Malt Whiskey {#363166} .......79.99 Isle of Jura 16 YR Single Malt {#336681} ...............................70.00 Kilchoman 100% Islay Single Malt Whiskey {#363170} ......112.00 Lagavulin 16 YR Single Malt (94WhiskyAdvocateA) {#10751} ........................................80.00 “An old classic, Rich, chewy, slightly oily texture. Deep peat, thick smoke, iodine, brine, charcoal, seaweed, tea (Earl Grey, Lapsang Souchong), and the aromas of a summer barbeque. Vanilla and light caramel soften the intensity, while subtle citrus fruit teases. Powerful, yet polished and seamless. After all these years, this whisky is still one of the finest standard-issue peaty, smoky whiskies!...94.”

Whisky Advocate (Vol. 20, #3) 8/12.

Excellence is the only word to describe this World Class drink; the ultimate expression of Casa Herradura. A limited edition masterpiece made from only the best of the estate grown Blue Weber agaves, creating a magical product without equal. Full-bodied, thick, creamy, and silky.

Delicate smell of boiled agave, a dried wood presence with cinnamon, rose lips and a vanilla touch. It possesses a very dark amber color, showing its barrel aging. The taste confirms the boiled agave and the smooth wooden texture.

Creamy to the palate and very subtle when swallowed. Very elegant. - Maker’s Notes.

Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila (93WE) {#345190} ................................................................51.00 “This crystal-clear blend of reposado, añejo, and extra añejo Tequilas offers a luscious butterscotch flavor and a potent alcohol wallop. Pair with a caramel-rich dessert...93.” WE 5/11.

Partida Resposado Tequila{#138221} ....................................60.00 “Tawny color and lightly smoky aroma. At first, honeyed sweetness washes over the tongue, then a raw and lingering alcohol bite takes hold, even through the pleasantly smoky, herbal finish.” WE 5/11.

Patron Platinum Tequila {#136639} ......................................225.00 Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila {#358362} ..............................19.99 Sauza Blue Silver Tequila {#358270} .....................................19.99 Scorpion Silver Mezcal {#357913} .........................................38.00 Mariposa Agave Nectar Liqueur {#361783} ..........................28.00

Muirheads Silver Seal 1987 Single Malt {#361542} ............ 115.00 Springbank 12 YR Hazelburn Single Malt {#2238} .............105.00 fall gazette 2012 / zachys.com / 45

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Violeta’s Top Spirit Picks!!!

Averna Amaro Siciliano (93WE) (1L) {#360598} ...................39.99 Canton Ginger & Cognac Liqueur {#153631} .......................35.99 Pama Pomegranate Liqueur {#137195} .................................27.99 Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur {#359705} ............................35.99 St Germain Elderflower Liqueur Artisanale (96-100WE) {#141617} .........................................................34.99

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Crop Organic Cucumber Flavored Vodka {#347607} .............................................................................25.00 Crop Organic Artisanal Vodka (91WE) {#158181} ................................................................26.00 “Mellow and restrained, with a smooth feel and a sweet flavor with a light vanilla finish. Distilled from certified organic grain and bottled in Princeton, Minnesota...91.” WE 7/11.

Death’s Door Vodka (90WE) {#344079} ..................................32.00

Ferrand 1840 was created by Alexander Gabriel, Ferrand cognac owner and cocktail historian David Wondrich and launched last year to recapture the “spirit of the quintessential cocktail days of the 1800s.”

Ferrand 1840 is bottles at 90 proof, higher than most cognacs, making it exceptionally mixable in cocktails and making it the go-to cognac of bartenders. Fruity and floral notes provide a highly versatile base while the higher alcohol percentage boosts flavors and ensures the traditional character of Cognac remains front and center.

“Distilled from hard red winter wheat, this vodka ranges toward the sweeter side, with a marshmallow-like scent, a light, lingering vanilla flavor and creamy mouthfeel...90.” WE 7/11.

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Purity Vodka {#351237} ...........................................................42.00 Tito’s Hand Made Vodka (1L) {#141487} ................................25.99 Wodka Vodka (89WE) (1L) {#361439} ....................................14.99

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Ferrand 1840 Original Formula Cognac {#351010} .............38.99 “1840 *** cognac offers ripe, juicy grapes to the nose, accented with meadow flowers, notes of acacia tree blossom and a bracing hint of cedar. On the palate, it’s warm with fruit notes yet still very clean. The finish shows lots of honey and spice.” Makers Notes.

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Aviation Gin (97WE) {#357370} ..............................................34.99 G Vine Floraison Small Batch Gin (90WE) {#360587} ................................................................35.99 “If you’re seeking a floral-tinged gin for spring cocktails, this small-batch French number should hit the spot thanks to its very sweet perfume, with lots of lime and white flowers. On the palate, look for a nice balance of citrus and light, fresh floral notes, developing into an elongated floral finish...90.”

WE 4/12.

Greenhook Ginsmiths American Dry Gin {#359622} ...........33.99 Hendricks Gin (92WE) {#112271} ...........................................36.99 Tanqueray No. Ten Batch Distilled Gin (96-100WE) (1L) {#31005} ...................................................44.99 “The huge bouquet initially offers citrusy aromas that evolve to include harmonious notes of pineapple, grapefruit, allspice, pine sap and beeswax. The palate entry highlights the orange/lemon peel and the angelica components while the midpalate features more of the juniper and earthy cassia.

Concludes zestily and savory...96-100.” WE 12/07.

House above the clouds Ron Zacapa Cenetenario is an ultra premium blend of rums aged between 6 to 23 years old from Guatemala. Zacapa is aged 2300 meters above sea level in an aging facility known as the “House above the Clouds” by Master Blender Lorena Vasquez. Old and new rums are carefully combined and matured in a series of cask previously used to store American whiskeys, delicate sherries and Pedro Ximenez wines, which give it an extraordinary depth of flavor.

Perrys Tot Navy Strength Gin {#352886} ...............................35.99 Dorothy Parker American Gin (★★★NYT) {#352887} ..........................................................34.99

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Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Year Old Rum {#125683} ...........45.99 Wonderfully complex, generous and full-bodied, with a sweet honeyed viscosity atypical of an aged spirit; a great depth of raisined fruit and apricot preserves, building to an intense heart of savoury oak, nutmeg, leather and tobacco with notes of coffee and delicately sweet vanilla, balanced with a spicy touch of cinnamon and ginger on the pleasantly astringent finish; truly a rum for the discerning palate. Makers Notes.

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DeLeon Premium tequila is made with 100 % Blue Weber Agave in the highlands of Purisima del Rincon, Guanajuato Mexico. This luxury spirit is certifiably the purest tequila on record as documented by the Tequila Regulatory Council based upon superior alcohol and methanol levels. The first in the world to be aged in premier Cru Sauternes barrels to complete the unique and distinctly DeLeon flavor profile. While the aging process and blend remains a guarded secret, the unmatched smoothness of DeLeon’s Reposado is celebrated by Tequila aficionados around the world. Salud!

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“Notes of butterscotch, mild wood and black cherry it is stunningly round and velvet-smooth. This spirit is exquisitely balanced with a finish that will leave you craving more.”

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This 100 proof Rye comes straight from the oldest farms in Vermont.

Released in the summer of 2010 and aged in American oak barrels for about 10 years. In only 2 years of being in the market this little pig has received high acclamations from “The most outstanding spirit of the year” in 2011 to 96 points from Wine Enthusiast its “highest ever rating for a rye whiskey.”

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Whistle Pig Farm Straight Rye Whiskey (96WE) {#352018} ................................................................75.00 “First, a warning: this is only for those who like their rye big and brawny. It starts off innocuously with a maple-syrup color, and a pretty, complexand subtle scent: honey, vanilla, a sight medicinal tinge and faint clovernotes. It feels silky on the tongue and at first, the flavors reflect caramel,burnt orange and a whisper of smoke, but then a mouth-warming wave of tannic bite sweeps over all and lingers for a good long time. Straight up or on the rocks...96.” WE 12/10.

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Rte. 119 to Bronx River Pkwy South. Exit 12 Crane Rd. Straight off exit ramp onto E. Parkway.

DeLeon Anejo Tequila {#347918} .........................................200.00

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