Alamos
2005 Malbec
Mendoza Argentina
Wine Spectator  87  Rating
Solid, with raspberry and red plum fruit layered with hints
of spice and mineral. Nice bright finish.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Alto Las Hormigas
2005 Colonia Las Liebras
Mendoza Argentina
Wine Spectator  87  Rating
Clean, pure and driven with fresh plum fruit and a
dash of vanila. Uncomplicated and tasty. Drink now.
regular $ 10.99
$ 8.99

Alto Las Hormigas
2006 Malbec
Mendoza Argentina
Robert Parker  90  Rating
The 2006 Malbec is a prime contender for the top value in Malbec.
Purple-colored, it has an excellent nose of violets, spice box, blueberry,
and black cherry. Medium to full-bodied, it offers a creamy texture,
layers of flavor, excellent balance, and a long, fruit-driven finish.
Although this outstanding Malbec may well evolve for 1-2 years,
there is no reason to defer gratification. It is a fantastic value.
regular $ 11.99
$ 8.99

Angelo Pittaro
2006 Pinot Grigio
Veneto Italy
theWinetoBuy.com  87  Rating
 Simple, fresh and clean, with nice aromas of apples. It finishes
dry and crisp. A very good value for the money.
regular $ 10.99
$ 6.99

Armador
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Maipo Valley Chile
Wine Enthusiast  87  Rating
 Here's a nice and dark Cab with black licorice, clove, pepper
and blackberry aromas. The palate is ripe and sweet,
with roundness and serious depth. Finishes with chocolate
and mint as well as some lushness.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Artazu
2003 Garnacha
Navarra Spain
Rober Parker  89  Rating
 There are 8,000 cases of the 2003 Tinto, a 100% tank-fermented
old vine Grenache made by Artadi’s brilliant winemaker, Juan Carlos
Lopez de la Calle. An elegant, deep ruby/purple-tinged Tinto, it
boasts sweet, crunchy raspberry and cherry fruit, medium body,
a luscious texture, and a heady finish. This is knock-out stuff to
drink over the next 1-2 years.
regular $ 11.99
$ 8.99

Bodegas Luzon
2006 Luzon Red Blend
Jumilla Spain
Steve Tanzer's  87  Rating
 (65% monastrell and 35% syrah) Ruby-red. Smoky cherry
and plum aromas show a meaty undertone. Chewy dark fruit flavors
are deep and structured, with slow-building tannins carrying
through the finish. Seems a bit brooding today.
regular $ 10.99
$ 8.99

Bodegas Naia
2006 Las Brisas
Rueda Spain
Steve Tanzer's  89  Rating
 Greenish straw. Vibrant, mineral-accented citrus and orchard
fruit scents pack serious punch, with a complex array of pungent herbs
adding complexity. Fresh, sharply focused lime and grapefruit flavors
carry impressively on the spicy finish.
This is an outrageous bargain.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Bodegas Zabrin
2006 Garnacha de Fuego
Catalyud Spain
Steve Tanzer's  89  Rating
 Bright red. Smoky cherry and dark berry aromas are complemented
by candied licorice, dark chocolate and zesty minerality.
At once silky and lively, with impressively complex cherry and dark berry
flavors joined by an exotic floral pastille quality on the finish.
This boasts remarkable focus and persistence for the price.
regular $ 8.99
$ 6.99

Brampton
2007 Chardonnay
Stellenbosch South Africa
winereviewonline.com  90  Rating
 This wine is refreshing summertime in a glass, with evocative
notes of fresh white peach, juicy melon, sweet pineapple. But it's more than
just a cornucopia of ripe fruit: with underpinnings of minerality and satisfying
length on the palate, the wine shows breeding and finesse.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Brampton
2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Western Cape South Africa
Wine Spectator  87  Rating
 Shows good tangy citrus, sea salt and mineral flavors, with
a bright, crisp finish. Drink now.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Cellars Capcanes
2004 Mas Donis Barrica
Tarragona Spain
Robert Parker  90  Rating
 The 2004 Mas Donis Barrica is 85% Garnacha from 80+-year-old vines and 15%
Syrah aged for 8 months in French and American oak. Opaque purple, it has a
wonderfully expressive nose of spice box, pencil lead, pepper, blueberry, and
blackberry liqueur. On the palate the wine is full-bodied with layers of ripe, spicy black fruits, nicely concealed tannins, and a long, pure finish. It is an outstanding value for drinking now and over the next 4-6 years.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Conquista de Argentina
2006 Malbec
Mendoza Argentina
theWinetoBuy.com  89  Rating
 I'm sure many of you remember what a hit the 2005 vintage was
for this producer, well this 2006 is just as good if not better!
Forward fruit flavors of blackberryandboysenberry with a nice
lick of sweet oak. Very round and soft on the palate.
regular $ 10.99
$ 8.99

Di Majo Norante
2005 Sangiovese
Molise Italy
Robert Parker  90  Rating
 The 05' Sangiovese IGT offers an amazing display of strawberry and black cherry fruit intermixed with floral, new saddle leather, and earth notes. Aged in large wood foudres, it is a stunning example of Sangiovese that should drink well for 2-3 years. This wine represents incredible value for the money.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Francois Montand
nv Sparkling Blanc de Blancs
Jura Region France
theWinetoBuy.com  88  Rating
 Pale yellow with a green tint. Fruity and exotic. An elegant and harmonious
wine. Very nice,dry bubbly from the Jura region. Delicate and fresh with highly
drinkable flavors of citrus, vanilla and toast. Importer's notes.
regular $ 12.99
$ 9.99

Ken Forrester
2007 Petit Chenin
Stellenbosch South Africa
Wine Spectator  86  Rating
 A great introduction to Chenin, with clean-cut lime, chamomile and lemon
verbena flavors. Bright, easy finish. Drink now. From the Wine Spectator's
Sip & Tips Wine of the Week December 4th 2007.
regular $ 10.99
$ 8.99

Kris
2006 Pinot Grigio
Delle Venezie
theWinetoBuy.com  87  Rating
 Pale yellow in color with greenish reflections. Thenose recalls acacia
flowers and the delicate scent of almonds. Clean and refreshing on the
palate with hints of linden and honey. Recommended with risotto dishes
and grilled white meats.Winemaker's notes.
regular $ 12.99
$ 9.99

Los Cardos
2006 Malbec Lujan de Cuyo
Mendoza Argentina
Wine Spectator  88  Rating
 Juicy, with lots of cherry and red plum fruit layered with a red licorice note.
Has a sweet, round finish. Drink now through 2008. From the Best Values
Selection December 15, 2007.
regular $ 10.99
$ 6.99

Memo
2005 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Marches Italy
theWinetoBuy.com  88  Rating
 This is almost Shiraz-like. Memo is a generous flavored Montepulciano which is
medium to full bodied. It's full of black cherries and raspberries. A very tasty
finish which can be a real crowd pleaser.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

MontGras
2005 Merlot
Colchagua Valley Chile
theWinetoBuy.com  88  Rating
 Aromas of black fruit and hints of chocolate. Very good balance between
the fruit and wood. Flavors are round and concentrated. Medium bodied,
with emphasize in fruit hints. Long finish. Winemaker notes.
regular $ 12.99
$ 8.99

Nieto
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mendoza Argentina
Robert Parker  89  Rating
 A deeply-colored powerful red with great concentration
of berries. Complex flavors of plums, figs and dried fruit, with spicy
vanilla character are evident from one year of maturation in
French oak barrels. Winemaker's notes.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Penfolds Koonunga Hill
2006 Shiraz-Cabernet
South Australia
Robert Parker  91  Rating
 Purple-colored, the wine offers meaty black currant, blackberry,
and blueberry aromas. On the palate the wine exhibits remarkable focus and structure for its humble price. The fruit is grapy and primary as well as intensely flavored. It should evolve for several years and drink well through 2022 if not longer. It is a fantastic value.
regular $ 12.99
$ 9.99

Saint Cosme
2004 Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Southern Rhone Valley
Robert Parker  87  Rating
 Not too long ago, winemaker Louis Barruol of the legendary
Gigondas estate Château de Saint Cosme (which his family has owned since 1490) started a négociant business, called simply Saint Cosme.
Barruol buys grapes from toplocal growers for affordable wines like this
black, earthy Syrah. Wine & Food Magazine.
regular $ 13.99
$ 9.99

Snoqualmie
2006 Merlot
Columbia Valley
Wine & Spirits  88  Rating
 Light and fresh, with red-fruit aromas of currant, cranberry and plum, this lightly oaked Merlot has a brisk, slightly grainy texture to support lean, strawberry fruit. For chicken with a little char off the grill.
regular $ 11.99
$ 8.99

Snoqualmie
2006 Chardonnay
Columbia Valley
Wine News Magazine  90  Rating
 Bright gold hue. Deft mix of peach, honeydew melon and buttery
oak aromas. Spicy flavors of stone fruit, banana and nutmeg packaged
in a lush body. Buttery finish.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Snoqualmie
2006 Riesling Winemaker's Select
Columbia Valley
Wine Enthusiast  91  Rating
 With full ripeness, density and concentration, this keeps its superb balance at
just 10.8% alcohol and 5% residual sugar. The dynamic tension plays out beautifully, and doesn't veer into any sort of sugary slackness. This has the sort of weight and complexity you would expect in a 30$ wine.
regular $ 11.99
$ 7.99

Stella
2006 Montepulciano
Veneto Italy
Robert Parker  87  Rating
 Stella's 2006 Montepulciano  is made in a sweet, plump style with
plenty of dark cherry tobacco and herb flavors. This accessible, easy going
red is an excellent choice for casual drinking as well as a terrific value.
It is best enjoyed over the next year or two.
regular $ 8.99
$ 7.99

Terra Andina
2007 Chardonnay
Central Valley Chile
theWinetoBuy.com  87  Rating
 Gold yellow notes with Olive greenish hues. It combines very harmoniously
tropical flavors like Pineapple and Papaya with citric notes and a touch of
vanilla. Very fresh and well balanced wine given by its low alcohol and nice acidity. Very smooth and silky. It presents a great mouth volume and a long and sweet tasting finish. Winemaker notes.
regular $ 9.99
$ 7.99

TinTara
2005 Shiraz
McLaren Vale Australia
Wine & Spirits  90  Rating
 Leave it in a decanter for a few hours, and the wine gains dimensions
beyond those rich tannins, adding layers of fruity mushroom and
pipe tobacco scents. A great buy.
regular $ 17.99
$ 9.99

Tormaresca
2006 Neprica
Puglia Italy
winereviewonline.com  90  Rating
 Though this IGT is  not at all typical, being an unconventional blend
of 40%Negromaro, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Primitivo,
it remains unmistakably delicious. No one grape dominates the flavor,
and Neprica tastes deep, rich, and satisfying, with dark fruit flavors and a
firm grip that provides structural depth.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Trivento
2007 Torrontes
Mendoza Argentina
theWinetoBuy.com  88  Rating
 Bright golden yellow in color with greenish reflections. Floral and tropical-fruit
aromas and hints of citrus. Crisp and well structured, offering flavors of ripe
tropical fruit and citrus. Winemaker's notes.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Veramonte
2007 Sauvignon Blanc Reserva
Casablanca Valley Chile
Wine & Spirits  91  Rating
 At first this is all herbs and asparagus. The tension in the structure holds
it firm as the wine gradually shows its gooseberry and mineral side.
A great value for sea bass ceviche.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99

Vergelegen
2005 Sauvignon Blanc
Western Cape South Africa
Stever Tanzer  89  Rating
 Pale bright yellow. Reticent nose hints at passion fruit, lemon, minerals
and a raw peppery quality. Then dense, supple and generous in the mouth, with
a restrained sweetness to the flavors of pineapple, grapefruit and minerals.
In a broad, fairly rich style. Finishes with a pleasing pear skin bitterness.
regular $ 19.99
$ 9.99

Woop Woop
2006 Verdelho
South Australia
Steve Tanzer  88  Rating
 Pale straw. Pungent scents of tangy citrus fruits and minerals.
Firm and wound-up on entry, then quickly fills out to show crisp citrus and
salty mineral flavors of impressive cut and energy. The finish offers notes
of blood orange and honeysuckle. Very good value.
regular $ 11.99
$ 9.99