High End Wines Available in Houston

High End Wines Available in Houston

July 20th, 2009

All items in this post are subject to availability. Please note that not all wines are available in all markets. All wines are available for sale to individuals with TABC permits, both on and off premise. For questions and inquiries please contact, Jason Guest (713-578-1624) or Jason Cottle (713-578-1734). Please visit our website, www.domainesandestates.com

Item
Description 2
Vintage
Reg On Hand Qty in cases
Bottle Price

WS scores
Parker scores

ALMAVIVA 1.5L -- 26352-90
CYT/ ROTHSCHILD 1PK
2005
2
$255.50

95
94

BEAUCASTEL CHATEAUNEUF 750ML -- 24991-17
GRAND CUV HOMMAGE PERRIN
2005
1.33
$412.84

97
98+

BEAUCASTEL CHATEAUNEUF 750ML -- 84602-17
GRAND CUV HOMMAGE PERRIN
2004
0.5
$351.50

96
96-98

BURGE G3 RED GRENACHE/ 1.5L -- 11298-90
SYRAH/MOURVEDRE
2007
1
$224.00

CAIN FIVE 3L -- 12127-35

2005
5
$367.50

CH CHEVAL BLANC 750ML -- 51061-15
SAINT EMILION
2003
2.58
$265.67

96
89

CH COS D'ESTOURNEL 750ML -- 81828-15
SAINT ESTEPHE
2005
1.5
$231.59

98
98

CH LEOVILLE LASCASES 750ML -- 82485-15
SAINT JULIEN
2005
0.58
$330.59

100
98

CH LEOVILLE POYFERRE 3L -- 58697-07
SAINT JULIEN
2004
0.67
$314.50

90
93

CH MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 750ML -- 82487-17
PAUILLAC
2005
0.5
$658.17

95
96

CH PAVIE 750ML -- 81472-15
SAINT EMILION
2005
0.5
$359.25

100
98+

CH PAVIE 750ML -- 82037-15
SAINT EMILION
2005
1
$368.09

100
98+

CH PAVIE DECESSE 1.5L -- 59313-11
SAINT EMILION
2004
0.33
$263.00

91
94

CH PAVIE DECESSE 750ML -- 82040-15
SAINT EMILION
2005
1
$255.25

96
96+

DOMINUS 3L -- 02721-35

2006
2
$450.00


96

DOMINUS 6L -- 02721-03

2006
2
$896.00


96

FAR NIENTE CAB SAUV CAVE 750ML -- 52175-17

1996
0.67
$206.60

91

FAR NIENTE CAB SAUV CAVE 750ML -- 78578-17

1995
3.67
$262.60

92


FAR NIENTE CHARD NAPA 3L -- 26051-35

2006
1
$217.00

89


GIRARDIN CHEVALIER MONT 750ML -- 25538-17

2006
2
$232.67


92-94

GREENOCK CREEK SHIRAZ 750ML -- 14635-17
ROENNFELDT ROAD
2003
1
$359.90

GROTH CAB SAUV RES 1.5L -- 89831-90
NAPA VALLEY
2005
8.67
$243.00

94

LATOUR CORTON GRAND CRU 3L -- 22900-35
CHATEAU CORTON-GRANCEY
2005
1
$298.61

92
89

LATOUR ROMANEE ST VIVANT 750ML -- 22904-15
GD CRU "LES 4 JOURNAUX"
2005
3.83
$217.13


90+

LIGER-BELAIR RICHEBOURG 750ML -- 89296-17

2006
0.5
$260.00

PETER MICHAEL CAB SAUV 1.5L -- 02520-11
LES PAVOTS
2006
2
$318.00


96

PONSOT CLOS DE LA ROCHE 750ML -- 89943-17
VIEILLES VIGNES
2006
0.67
$257.67


RIDGE MONTEBELLO 3L -- 88150-35

2005
1
$651.00


ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER 3L -- 52265-35

NV
10
$227.50

91
90

ROEDERER CRISTAL 1.5L -- 87243-91
3PK
2002
0.67
$453.00

92
96+

ROEDERER CRISTAL ROSE 750ML -- 02831-17
6PK
2002
0.67
$491.50

ROEDERER CRISTAL ROSE 750ML -- 24092-17
6PK
2000
0.33
$439.00

88


SPOTTSWOODE CAB SAUV 3L -- 89892-35

2005
1
$787.50

92-94
96

VEGA SICILIA UNICO 750ML -- 10371-90
SPECIAL RESERVE
NV
3
$391.50


VEGA SICILIA UNICO 750ML -- 26069-17
RESERVA COSECHA
1996
1.17
$287.50

93
95

VEGA SICILIA UNICO 750ML -- 87402-17
RESERVA COSECHA
1998
3
$351.50

91
98

Anthony King and Colleen Glennon visit Houston

On Thursday June 18th, the Houston team came together at Rainbow Lodge for a 'meet & greet' with Anthony King, Winemaker, and Colleen Glennon, National Sales Manager of Lemelson Vineyards. We sipped on two wines, the 2007 Dry Riesling and the 2006 Thea's Selection Pinot Noir. The wines paired nicely with a myriad of appetizers including fried green tomatoes, spicy duck wings, and homemade charcuterie. Please visit http://www.lemelsonvineyards.com/ for more on Lemelson Vineyards and http://www.rainbow-lodge.com/ for more on Rainbow Lodge. Thanks go out to Anthony and Colleen and the entire D&E staff for participating in this event.

Article about Lance Armstrong and Lewis Cellars partnering up for a wine, Cuvee 7

Check out this link to the article published on the Houston Chronicle webiste,

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/food/wine/6268933.html#

Press from Wine Spectator for Winebow

In the January 31st – February 28th Issue of the Wine Spectator:

A World Wide Search for Values: Editor’s Pick

"Another area I am focusing on for value in Italian wine is Alto Adige. I think that this mountainous region on the Italian border with Austria is making some of the most idverse, interesting and squeaky –clean whites in Europe. They represent a range of grape types, from Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay to blends of all the above and more. Look to names such as […] Tramin, Tiefenbrunnner…. All of these wineries, many of which are cooperatives, produce entry level white wines that start at less than $20 a bottle." – James Suckling

Buying Guide
Argentina
Bodegas Nieto Senetiner Malbec Cadus – 91 points
"An opulent, exotic style, with loads of fig, spice cake, Turkish coffee and boysenberry comfiture notes supported by hints bittersweet cocoa and graphite. The long, dark finish has solid grip."

Italy
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2005 – 89 points
"Shows pretty aromas of raisin and cola. Full-bodied, round and full of juicy dried fruit and spice flavors, with fine tannins and a long, tasty finish."

Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa 2006 – 88 points
"Currant and plum, colored by a cappuccino note, follow through to a medium – to full-bodied palate, where the thick, fruity texture blends with lightly firm tannins to give a long, tasty finish."

Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2006 – 86 points
"Delivers superclean aromas and flavors of blackberry, with a hint of licorice. Medium-bodied, with a tight, crisp palate and a fresh, fruity finish."

Allegrini Verona La Poja 2004 – 88 points
"Offers currant and fresh mushroom on the nose. Full-bodied, with concentrated fruit coating the fine tannins and giving a medium finish. This has a solid core of ripe fruit…."

Allegrini Verona Palazzo della Torre 2005 – 88 points
"Aromas of currant and forest fruits blend with chocolaty notes, which follow through to a full-bodied palate, with ripe, chocolate-coated tannins, giving a long, tasty finish."

Allegrini Valpolicella 2007 – 86 points
"This silky young red offers clean cherry and berry character, with lovely, pure fruit and texture."

Maculan Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Veneto Brentino 2006 – 86 points
"Currant, mineral and aromatic bark on the nose turns to cocoa on the medium palate, with lightly firm tannins and a clean finish…."

Top Values 2008
Italy
Argiolas Nuragus di Cagliari S’elegas 2006 – 88 points
Argiolas Vermentino di Sardegna Costamolino 2007 – 89 points
Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico 2006 – 90 points
Mastroberardino Campania Mastro White 2007 – 90 points – Special Order
Mastroberardino Falanghina Irpinia 2007 – 88 points
Morgante Nero d’Avola Sicilia 2006 – 90 points
Poggio San Polo Toscana Rubio 2006- 88 points
Tasca d’Almerita Sicilia Leone 2006 – 88 points
Tiefenbrunner Chardonnay Alto Adige 2007 – 88 points
Tiefenbrunner Chardonnay Vigneti delle Dolomiti Castel Turmhof 2007 – 90 points – Special Order
Tiefenbrunner Pinot Bianco Alto Adige 2007 – 90 points
Zenato Lugana San Benedetto 2007 – 88 points

Spain
Emilio Hidalgo Pedro Ximénez Jerez NV – 92 points
Emilio Hidalgo Cream Jerez Morenita NV – 89 points
Castillo Labastida Reserva 2001 – 90 points

Collecting: Piedmont’s 1998 Reds Exceed Expectations: Barolos and Barbarescos offer top quality at reasonable prices, by James Suckling, recommends:

Top-Scoring Wines from 1998 Piedmont Retrospective
Roberto Voerzio Barolo Brunate – 96 points
"Soft flavors of dried fruits and toasty oak turn to coffee and chocolate."

Roberto Voerzio Barolo Sarmassa di Barolo – 96 points
"Shows great purity of fruit, with blackberry, mineral and cedar character."

Roberto Voerzio Barolo Cerequio – 96 points
"Full-bodied, with soft, polished tannins and a core of ripe fruit."

Roberto Voerzio Barolo Vecchie Vite dei Capalot e delle Brunate Riserva- 96 points
"Aromas of ripe fresh blackberry and plum lead to a full boddy, with silky tannins."

Roberto Voerzio Barolo La Serra – 94 points
"Fresh and young, with dried fruits, flowers and oak. Full-bodied, big and chewy."

Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto – 95 points
"More porcini than truffle, with plum and blackberry character. Full-bodied."

Spec's # 6 Wine on Wednesday, Bay Area and El Camino

Spec's #6 at Bay Area Blvd and El Camino Dr. in Clear Lake is having Wine on Wednesday this week (Feb 4th). It is just like downtown's Tasting Tuesday where the customer buy's a glass and gets to taste numerous wines around the store. Please go and support Dominique Moran, with MM&D, who will be there tasting Roederer Brut Premier and Ramos Pinot Collector's Port.

It is from 6pm to 8pm.

Thanks to Chris Galmiche for the info!

February Presell Packets Available!!!

February Presell Packets just released.

If you haven't received one already, please ask your rep for a copy of the packet.

Included are the following:

Panther Creek, Willamette Valley, Oregon

German Wines from Billington Imports
Schumann Nagler
Johann Haart
Karl Erbes

DeLille Cellars, Washington

Ghost Block, Oakville, Napa Valley

Laetitia Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley, California

Ridge, California

Talbott Vineyards, Monterey County, California

Barnett Vineyards, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley

Fantesca in Stock

750ML FANTESCA CAB SAUV 2004 $528.00/case (pk 12) 6 cases in stock


Located at 2920 Spring Mountain Road, in St. Helena, California, 1200-case Fantesca Estate & Winery was founded in 2004 by Proprietors Susan and Duane Hoff. The Minneapolis natives and Best Buy execs had dreamed of owning vineyards and making their own wine in the Napa Valley, with the goal of creating a legacy for their children and grandchildren.

Fantesca’s third vintage; an 800 case 100% estate grown 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon displays the
finesse and opulent style that are the hallmarks of Spring Mountain District. Crafted by father-son duo Nils and Kirk Venge, with grapes grown and tended by some of Napa’s top viticulturalists (Tom Prentice, Lupe and Hugo Maldonado). The winery’s second wine, a 2006 Chardonnay from Los Carneros is the third vintage of chardonnay for Fantesca. Release date of April 2008; limited production.

As Fantesca Estate & Winery does not have a tasting room and with highly limited production, fans of this new “best buy” wine are encouraged to shop online at www.fantesca.com, call the winery directly at (707) 968-0890 to purchase the wine or join the mailing list. For more information, please visit www.fantesca.com.