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May 04, 2012

Six character-filled values


Want something good and don’t want to spend a lot? We suspect most people, if they were honest, would say that is the best of all scenarios. You would think that, with all of the ‘inexpensive wines’ out there, finding great values would not be a difficult task. But just because something doesn’t cost a lot doesn’t necessarily mean that it is a value. So with this concise list, we have taken the extra steps to ‘refine the search’ if you will.

The half dozen wines on today’s offer are not only well-priced, they have 90+ scores from a top critical source, and they got by our own team of buyers that don’t take anything at face value. In this group, five of the wines have already been in our own newsletter.

The lone white in today’s offer just came out, perfect timing since we just ran out of our last go-to Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc. We should also note that our most popular $10 red over the last six months, the Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon H3 2009, is coming to the end of its run. In fact, a number of these character-filled, value beverages are in rather modest supply.

Summer is coming and one can certainly use wines like these for all kinds of events from weddings to parties to picnics, or just for something to have at home because they don’t cost a lot and they are pretty darned tasty. Enough said, quantities of these special niche values are definitely ‘finite’.

TORA BAY 2011 SAUVIGNON BLANC MARTINBOROUGH SINGLE VINEYARD
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add to cart $10.99   add a case $131.88

MaryAnn Worobiec writes in Wine Spectator: "Equally aromatic and delicious, this brims with honeysuckle, passion fruit and nectarine flavors that are generous, juicy, ripe and delicious. Shows focus and a wonderful acidity on a light body. Drink now. 900 cases imported." 

Finding good Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc that also hits an attractive price point has been no easy task of late.  We’re sure part of the blame can be lai... read more

COLUMBIA CREST 2010 H3 CABERNET SAUVIGNON HORSE HEAVEN HILLS
score: WS 90

add to cart $9.99   add a case $119.88

Harvey Steiman writes in Wine Spectator: "Focused, refined and appealing for its open-weave texture around a generous core of plum and currant fruit, finishing with hints of coffee and dark chocolate. Drink now through 2014." 

Columbia Crest has been, and continues to be, one of the world’s leading value wine brands.  The fact that these folks up in Eastern Washington can churn out this much great wine at what are v... read more

CELLARS CAN BLAU 2010 BLAU MONTSANT
score:
add to cart $9.99   add a case $119.88

Thomas Matthews writes in Wine Spectator: "Dense yet lively, this expressive red shows morello cherry, floral, licorice and mineral flavors supported by light, firm tannins and fresh acidity. Mountain herb and smoke notes keep this from turning candied, but the sweet fruit lingers nicely. Drink now through 2016."

Spain is representing once again. Some of you may recall this Gil Family, as in Juan Gil, a popular Jumilla project from a few years... read more

WOOP WOOP 2010 CABERNET SAUVIGNON SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIA
score: IWC 90

add to cart $8.99   add a case $107.88

Josh Raynolds writes in International Wine Cellar: "Glass-staining ruby.  Nuanced, perfumed nose shows redcurrant and cherry preserves, rose, licorice and mocha.  Suave, sweet and focused, with harmonious acidity and a floral element to its sappy red fruit flavors.  Nicely energetic wine, with sweet tannins adding focus to the spicy, persistent finish.  This offers outstanding value; most cabs at this price point are either candied or lean,... read more

PAGO DE VALDONEJE 2011 MENCIA BIERZO
score:
add to cart $9.99   add a case $119.88

Jay Miller writes in Wine Advocate: "The 2010 Pago de Valdoneje is a bit more expressive aromatically with a similar flavor profile. It, too, is meant for drinking over the next 4-5 years. The Valtuille wines (all 100% Mencia) are made by Raul Perez." 

There are a lot of other choices that might show a little more marketing savvy given the impending American holiday.  A Pinot Noir with a single syllable name, perhaps, instea... read more

SHOOFLY 2010 SHIRAZ AUSTRALIA
score: WS 90

add to cart $8.99   add a case $107.88

Harvey Steiman writes in Wine Spectator: "(Best Values) Polished and supple, this is brimming with red berry, black cherry and delicate spice flavors, all coursing through the expressive finish. Drink now through 2020. 5,000 cases imported."

We can hear it now.  What are guys that are always jabbering about formula winemaking doing selling this?  This one is a negociant wine label for an Australian wine importer bottled in a ... read more

 

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