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!
Monday, February 2, 2009
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
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
Thursday, January 8, 2009
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Parker Rates 2005 Dominus (95+) and 2005 Napanook (91)
2005 Dominus Proprietary Red Wine
Dominus A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from
Napa, North Coast, California, USA
Source
Reviewer
Rating
Maturity
Current (Release) Cost
Wine Advocate # 180Dec 2008
Robert Parker
95+
Drink: 2008 - 2028
$109-$224 (129)
The 2005 Dominus continues to strut its stuff, tasting like a Napa hybrid blend of a St.-Emilion and Pomerol. Its dark ruby/purple-tinged color is followed by notions of cedarwood, spice box, roasted herbs, sweet black cherry and cassis fruit, licorice, and truffles. Full-bodied with excellent fruit intensity, complex aromatics, supple tannins, and a long finish, this 7,000-case blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot should drink well for two decades or more. Christian Moueix, Dominus’ owner, has purchased the 35-acre Swanson Vineyard, which is situated between the well-known California bistros, Brix and Mustard’s. I suspect that will result in a third label from Dominus. At present, the production from these large holdings in Yountville is approximately 10,000-12,000 cases, with the second wine, Napanook, representing 3,500-4,000 cases, depending on the vintage. It is ironic that Christian Moueix, the great Merlot specialist at his flagship chateaux in Pomerol, especially Petrus, prefers the other Bordeaux varietals at his Napa property. Interestingly, when I visit Dominus, they always open a fresh bottle and serve it alongside a bottle that has been decanted for 24 hours. On each occasion, the more complex, open wine is the one that has had 24 hours of aeration, something buyers of this wine should take into consideration. These are the two strongest back to back vintages for Dominus since 1990-1991 and 2001-2002.
2005 Dominus Napanook Proprietary Red Wine
Dominus A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from
Napa, North Coast, California, USA
Source
Reviewer
Rating
Maturity
Current (Release) Cost
Wine Advocate # 180Dec 2008
Robert Parker
91
Drink: 2008 - 2020
$33-$55 (75)
The dark ruby/purple-hued 2005 Napanook (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Petit Verdot) reveals a big, spicy, tobacco, black currant, sweet cherry, new saddle leather, and loamy soil-scented bouquet. With attractive fruit, a soft, round, full-bodied mouthfeel, and beautiful complexity as well as balance, it is one of the most Bordeaux-like Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines made in Napa. This 2005 should drink easily for 10-12 years. Christian Moueix, Dominus’ owner, has purchased the 35-acre Swanson Vineyard, which is situated between the well-known California bistros, Brix and Mustard’s. I suspect that will result in a third label from Dominus. At present, the production from these large holdings in Yountville is approximately 10,000-12,000 cases, with the second wine, Napanook, representing 3,500-4,000 cases, depending on the vintage. It is ironic that Christian Moueix, the great Merlot specialist at his flagship chateaux in Pomerol, especially Petrus, prefers the other Bordeaux varietals at his Napa property. Interestingly, when I visit Dominus, they always open a fresh bottle and serve it alongside a bottle that has been decanted for 24 hours. On each occasion, the more complex, open wine is the one that has had 24 hours of aeration, something buyers of this wine should take into consideration. These are the two strongest back to back vintages for Dominus since 1990-1991 and 2001-2002.
Dominus A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from
Napa, North Coast, California, USA
Source
Reviewer
Rating
Maturity
Current (Release) Cost
Wine Advocate # 180Dec 2008
Robert Parker
95+
Drink: 2008 - 2028
$109-$224 (129)
The 2005 Dominus continues to strut its stuff, tasting like a Napa hybrid blend of a St.-Emilion and Pomerol. Its dark ruby/purple-tinged color is followed by notions of cedarwood, spice box, roasted herbs, sweet black cherry and cassis fruit, licorice, and truffles. Full-bodied with excellent fruit intensity, complex aromatics, supple tannins, and a long finish, this 7,000-case blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot should drink well for two decades or more. Christian Moueix, Dominus’ owner, has purchased the 35-acre Swanson Vineyard, which is situated between the well-known California bistros, Brix and Mustard’s. I suspect that will result in a third label from Dominus. At present, the production from these large holdings in Yountville is approximately 10,000-12,000 cases, with the second wine, Napanook, representing 3,500-4,000 cases, depending on the vintage. It is ironic that Christian Moueix, the great Merlot specialist at his flagship chateaux in Pomerol, especially Petrus, prefers the other Bordeaux varietals at his Napa property. Interestingly, when I visit Dominus, they always open a fresh bottle and serve it alongside a bottle that has been decanted for 24 hours. On each occasion, the more complex, open wine is the one that has had 24 hours of aeration, something buyers of this wine should take into consideration. These are the two strongest back to back vintages for Dominus since 1990-1991 and 2001-2002.
2005 Dominus Napanook Proprietary Red Wine
Dominus A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from
Napa, North Coast, California, USA
Source
Reviewer
Rating
Maturity
Current (Release) Cost
Wine Advocate # 180Dec 2008
Robert Parker
91
Drink: 2008 - 2020
$33-$55 (75)
The dark ruby/purple-hued 2005 Napanook (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Petit Verdot) reveals a big, spicy, tobacco, black currant, sweet cherry, new saddle leather, and loamy soil-scented bouquet. With attractive fruit, a soft, round, full-bodied mouthfeel, and beautiful complexity as well as balance, it is one of the most Bordeaux-like Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines made in Napa. This 2005 should drink easily for 10-12 years. Christian Moueix, Dominus’ owner, has purchased the 35-acre Swanson Vineyard, which is situated between the well-known California bistros, Brix and Mustard’s. I suspect that will result in a third label from Dominus. At present, the production from these large holdings in Yountville is approximately 10,000-12,000 cases, with the second wine, Napanook, representing 3,500-4,000 cases, depending on the vintage. It is ironic that Christian Moueix, the great Merlot specialist at his flagship chateaux in Pomerol, especially Petrus, prefers the other Bordeaux varietals at his Napa property. Interestingly, when I visit Dominus, they always open a fresh bottle and serve it alongside a bottle that has been decanted for 24 hours. On each occasion, the more complex, open wine is the one that has had 24 hours of aeration, something buyers of this wine should take into consideration. These are the two strongest back to back vintages for Dominus since 1990-1991 and 2001-2002.
2007 Clos de Los Siete gets 91 from Parker
Inventory in stock Houston, both 750 mL and 1.5 L.
List price is $12.75 for 750 mL and $28.50 for 1.5 L.
2007 Clos de Los Siete A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Mendoza,Argentina
Review by Jay MillerWine Advocate # 180 (Dec 2008)Rating: 91 Drink - Cost: $13-$20
There may be no finer red wine value in Argentina than this superb blend of 48% Malbec, 28% Merlot, 12% Syrah, and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is aged for 11 months, two-thirds in 100% new French oak and the balance in vat and bottled without fining or filtration. Opaque purple-colored, the wine coats the glass while offering up a superb bouquet of toasty oak, violets, mineral, black currant, blueberry, and black cherry. This is followed by a layered wine with gobs of ripe fruit, a plush texture, outstanding balance, and several years of aging potential (not that many buyers will be laying this down). This lengthy effort over-delivers and then some. Located right at the foothills of the Andes in a magnificent setting, this Michel Rolland project is off to a flying start. Currently 430 hectares out of a total of 850 are densely planted so there will be no lack of wine to go around. Importer: Dourthe US; tel. (203) 273-5642
List price is $12.75 for 750 mL and $28.50 for 1.5 L.
2007 Clos de Los Siete A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Mendoza,Argentina
Review by Jay MillerWine Advocate # 180 (Dec 2008)Rating: 91 Drink - Cost: $13-$20
There may be no finer red wine value in Argentina than this superb blend of 48% Malbec, 28% Merlot, 12% Syrah, and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is aged for 11 months, two-thirds in 100% new French oak and the balance in vat and bottled without fining or filtration. Opaque purple-colored, the wine coats the glass while offering up a superb bouquet of toasty oak, violets, mineral, black currant, blueberry, and black cherry. This is followed by a layered wine with gobs of ripe fruit, a plush texture, outstanding balance, and several years of aging potential (not that many buyers will be laying this down). This lengthy effort over-delivers and then some. Located right at the foothills of the Andes in a magnificent setting, this Michel Rolland project is off to a flying start. Currently 430 hectares out of a total of 850 are densely planted so there will be no lack of wine to go around. Importer: Dourthe US; tel. (203) 273-5642
New Years Eve at Brix Wine Cellars
http://www.brixwinecellars.com/NYE2008.html
This year on December 31st we will be closed to the public and we will host an all night party starting at 8:00pm. For our first New Year's Eve, we've selected some of your favorite wines and our chef has put together a special menu:
THE MENU: Spicy Ahi Tuna Rolls, Chilled Shrimp, Roasted Whole Foie Gras, Select Artisan Cheeses, Roast Filet of Beef, Roast Leg of Lamb, Gratin Potato, Petit Fours
THE WINES: Rombauer Chardonnay, Rombauer Merlot, Jordan Cabernet, Nickel & Nickel Cabernet, Roederer Brut Premier, Scharffenberger Brut, (Soft drinks and beer are included)
New Year's Eve at BRIXDecember 31, 20088:00pm - 1:00am $150/person plus tax and gratuity (your payment is your reservation and must be received before December 29, 2008)
To reserve your seats, stop by or call us at 281-374-6100.
This year on December 31st we will be closed to the public and we will host an all night party starting at 8:00pm. For our first New Year's Eve, we've selected some of your favorite wines and our chef has put together a special menu:
THE MENU: Spicy Ahi Tuna Rolls, Chilled Shrimp, Roasted Whole Foie Gras, Select Artisan Cheeses, Roast Filet of Beef, Roast Leg of Lamb, Gratin Potato, Petit Fours
THE WINES: Rombauer Chardonnay, Rombauer Merlot, Jordan Cabernet, Nickel & Nickel Cabernet, Roederer Brut Premier, Scharffenberger Brut, (Soft drinks and beer are included)
New Year's Eve at BRIXDecember 31, 20088:00pm - 1:00am $150/person plus tax and gratuity (your payment is your reservation and must be received before December 29, 2008)
To reserve your seats, stop by or call us at 281-374-6100.
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