Our wholesalers have been giving me some great prices on some of their higher end wines. Some of the wines are "drink now" and some can use some time in your cellar. Either way now is a great time to try some wines you may skipped over in the past because of the price tag. Send an email to Chris if you would like to see the whole list.
Click on the labels to see reviews of these wines from Cellartracker.com
Here are a few examples of wines we have in stock:
2004 Tardieu-Laurent Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee
Speciale 93 Points from Robert Parker, 92 Points from Tanzer. Would have cost $62.99 but we have it for $39.99 The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Speciale, which is aged in used, small oak casks and comes from the northern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape (specifically a lieux-dit called La Gardiole), is a dense, full-bodied, 100% Grenache cuvee reeking of black cherries and raspberries intermixed with licorice and pepper. Powerful, rich, and set for a long life, it should be given 2-3 years of bottle-age and drunk it over the following 12-15 years
Speciale 93 Points from Robert Parker, 92 Points from Tanzer. Would have cost $62.99 but we have it for $39.99 The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Speciale, which is aged in used, small oak casks and comes from the northern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape (specifically a lieux-dit called La Gardiole), is a dense, full-bodied, 100% Grenache cuvee reeking of black cherries and raspberries intermixed with licorice and pepper. Powerful, rich, and set for a long life, it should be given 2-3 years of bottle-age and drunk it over the following 12-15 years
2004 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc - 90 Points from Robert Parker. Would have cost $85.00 but we have it for $49.99 One of the best white wines of the appellation is made at Clos des Papes, the non-malolactic yet full-bodied and powerful 2004 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape blanc. Notes of white peaches, pears, citrus oil, and honeysuckle are present in the medium to full-bodied, fleshy 2004. It shows good acidity and a lively, vibrant mouthfeel. Drink it over the next 4-5 years, although some vintages have an amazing ability to last much longer2001 Domaine de Bois Dauphin Chateauneuf du Pape
Clos des Pontifes - 92 Points from Robert Parker. Would have cost $42.99 but we have it for $26.99 (An excellent effort from proprietor Jean Marchand, the modern-styled 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Clos des Pontifes sees some aging in new oak barrels, but the wood is better integrated in the 2001 than in previous vintages where the oak was too aggressive. The rich, saturated ruby/purple-colored 2001 offers aromas of creme de cassis intermixed with licorice, vanilla, and spice box. Full-bodied, broad, moderately tannic, and concentrated, it will be at its finest between 2006-2014.
2003 Vina Sena Sena from Chile - 93 Points from Robert Parker. Would have cost $89.99 but we have for $49.99 "In contrast to the 2002, the 2003 Sena is more primary and more complete. It is purple-colored with an expressive array of pain grille, clove, espresso, earth, black currants, and blackberry. This is followed by a wine which admirably combines power and elegance. There are layers of sweet fruit, and the oak, tannin, and acidity are nicely integrated. Cellar this superior effort for another 4-6 years and drink it through 2030"
Clos des Pontifes - 92 Points from Robert Parker. Would have cost $42.99 but we have it for $26.99 (An excellent effort from proprietor Jean Marchand, the modern-styled 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Clos des Pontifes sees some aging in new oak barrels, but the wood is better integrated in the 2001 than in previous vintages where the oak was too aggressive. The rich, saturated ruby/purple-colored 2001 offers aromas of creme de cassis intermixed with licorice, vanilla, and spice box. Full-bodied, broad, moderately tannic, and concentrated, it will be at its finest between 2006-2014.2003 Vina Sena Sena from Chile - 93 Points from Robert Parker. Would have cost $89.99 but we have for $49.99 "In contrast to the 2002, the 2003 Sena is more primary and more complete. It is purple-colored with an expressive array of pain grille, clove, espresso, earth, black currants, and blackberry. This is followed by a wine which admirably combines power and elegance. There are layers of sweet fruit, and the oak, tannin, and acidity are nicely integrated. Cellar this superior effort for another 4-6 years and drink it through 2030"2004 Tardieu-Laurent Cornas Cuvee Coteaux - 90
Points from Robert Parker. Would have cost $49.99 but we have for $29.99 The 2004 Cornas Coteaux has a deep ruby/purple color and a big, sweet nose of creamy oak and black fruits as well as a hint of flowers. In the mouth, the rustic tannins and sharp acids again recall a lighter weight 1996. This wine needs 2-3 years of cellaring and should drink gracefully for 10-12 years.
Points from Robert Parker. Would have cost $49.99 but we have for $29.99 The 2004 Cornas Coteaux has a deep ruby/purple color and a big, sweet nose of creamy oak and black fruits as well as a hint of flowers. In the mouth, the rustic tannins and sharp acids again recall a lighter weight 1996. This wine needs 2-3 years of cellaring and should drink gracefully for 10-12 years. 
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