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SPECTACULAR LABOR DAY WINE SALE . . . HUGE WINE INVENTORY ALL ON SALE
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This is it. SALE STARTS TODAY AT 10 AM THRU SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4 AT CLOSING RULES OF THE SALE 1. 100% OF OUR ''IN STOCK'' 750 ML wine and champagne inventory is included. 2. ''IN STOCK'' ITEMS ONLY. . . NO SPECIAL ORDERS. 3. THIS WEEK ONLY . . . ENDS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 4. 4. BRING FRIENDS . . . If they give us their EMAIL ADDRESS, they can have 30% OFF, too. 5. 30% CASE DISCOUNT applies to the REGULAR WHITE TAG PRICES in any assortment of 12 OR MORE 750 ml wines that we have ''IN STOCK.'' 6. RED TAG SALE wines ARE INCLUDED . . . TAKE 5% OFF RED TAG WINES when they are included in any assortment of 12 or more 750 ml wines. 7. NO SPECIAL ORDERS. If we don't have it IN STOCK, it's not included. 8. ALSO NOT INCLUDED: Special orders, future orders, previously ordered, and previously paid for wines. 9. WINES ON SALE in the WASHINGTON POST AD this week are NOT INCLUDED as Discounts have been applied. Many will be open for tasting . . . some will sell out before you get here . . . all are delicious . . . . buy early . . . buy often . . . come with an open palate. Wines are in limited supply . . . some may sell out . . . come with an open mind (and palate) . . . many will be open for tasting . . . come prepared to substitute. PLUS . . . OVER 3,000 BOTTLES AT SPECIAL ABSOLUTE LOWEST PRICES . . . UP TO 58% OFF OUR REGULAR PRICES . . . no further discounts on these specially priced wines
BODEGAS BORSAO MONTE OTON CAMPO DE BORJA 2008 Wine Spectator 87 points: "Round and juicy, showing rich, ripe cherry and raspberry fruit, with sweet vanilla accents, light tannins and just enough acidity to keep it all lively. Drink now through 2014."
Stephen Tanzer”s International Wine Cellar 88 points: “Opaque ruby. Black raspberry and cracked pepper on the nose, plus a hint of rose. Tangy, focused red berry flavors show good energy and betray no rough edges. The spicy note repeats on the nicely persistent, juicy finish. This is an incredible value.”
WINE MEN OF GOTHAM SHIRAZ 2008
WINE MEN OF GOTHAM SHIRAZ GRENACHE 2008
WINE MEN OF GOTHAM CHARDONNAY 2008
WINE MEN OF GOTHAM CHARDONNAY SEMILLON 2008
AGUA DE PIEDRA RESERVA MALBEC 2009
CAVE DE LUGNY MACON-LUGNY LES CHARMES 2007
PARADOS DE DON MANUEL VILLAFANE WINERMAKER”S SELECT RED Winery Notes: “The wine is comprised of a special blend of three different red wine grapes that we have found fit magnificently together. They use 40% of Sagiovese (the Italian grape of Chianti), 40% of Tempranillo (the rich and earthy red of Spanish Riojas), and 20% of Malbec (the most famous red grape of Argentina) to make a wine that tastes comparable or better than much more expensive red wines. The Sangiovese adds the lovely red fruit, the Tempranillo adds earthy and rich notes, and the Malbec gives the wine it depth of fruit and body. A very impressive red wine for a nominal price. The red wine is a very versatile because of the blend of red grapes of which it is comprised."
International Wine Review 90 points: "The Winemaker's Select is a highly attractive innovative blend of 40% Sangiovese, 40% Tempranillo and 20% Malbec. Star bright and medium ruby in color, it displays a pleasing red berry fruit nose with surprising intensity of ripe concentrated flavor and elegance on the palate."
AVALON CALIFORNIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A BY ACACIA RED BLEND
A BY ACACIA CHARDONNAY
CLINE ZINFANDEL
d”ARENBERG THE STUMP JUMP SHIRAZ 2008
Wine Spectator 90 points: "Ripe and open-textured, this is impressive for the way it packs in the cherry, blackberry and raspberry flavors and doesn”t take the foot off the gas pedal until the mineral-inflected finish has played through. Drink now through 2018."
d”ARENBERG THE STUMP JUMP RED 2008
Wine Spectator 90 points: "Light in texture and fragrant with floral, berry and beet aromas, this plays its fresh flavors against refined tannins, lingering effortlessly. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2013. 5,000 cases imported."
CHATEAU MONTAUD COTES DE PROVENCE ROSE 2009 Winery Notes: “Rose Wine with varietals of Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache, and Tibouren. The color is a lovely peachy-orange and it shows scents of ripe melons, citrus and ripe strawberries. The flavors are light and fruity with brisk acidity.”
Wine Spectator 90 points: “Concentrated, with an intense juiciness to the dried berry, cherry, red currant and glazed white fruit flavors. The long, vibrant finish features cream and white chocolate notes."
CLEAN SLATE RIESLING 2009
GRAYSON CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON LOT 10 2009
The Wine Advocate 89 points: "Make no mistake about it, this Cabernet will not make old bones and is not one to cellar. Instead, it gives you all its got right up front when you pop and pour now. It's one smooth operator of a Cabernet that keeps folks coming back for more, especially at this price, it tastes like a Cabernet in the $25-40 range. An incredible value, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 100% French oak, boasts a dark ruby/purple color as well as a big, rich nose of blackberries, medium body, supple tannins, and surprising intensity and length. Just amazing!”
GRAYSON CELLARS MERLOT LOT 6 2008
The Wine Advocate 88 points: “Even more remarkable is the 2008 Merlot Lot 6 (3,200 cases). I am not a big fan of California Merlot, but this offering is surprisingly complex. A dark ruby/purple color is followed by notes of white chocolate, black cherries, black currants, and hints of spice and oak. Velvety tannins, medium body, and lots of fruit depth as well as a seductive style result in a wine."
GRAYSON CELLARS CHARDONNAY LOT 11
The Wine Advocate: "There are 15,000 cases of the Chardonnay, which is completely fermented and aged in stainless steel. Elegant honeysuckle, orange blossom, and tropical fruit aromas are followed by a nicely-textured, medium-bodied Chardonnay displaying outstanding purity, freshness, and overall equilibrium. Enjoy it over the next year.”
GRAYSON CELLARS ZINFANDEL LOT 12 2009
DI MAJO NORANTE TERRA DEGLI OSCI SANGIOVESE 2008 Winery Notes: “Dry and mellow wine, with a bright red colour, fresh and fruity bouquet with a hint of violet and red berries and a trace of leather. Ideal with hors d”oeuvres, starters, game, meats and cheeses.”
The Wine Advocate 90 points: “The 2008 Sangiovese Terre degli Osci is an incredibly delicious, full-bodied wine with gorgeous clarity and definition. Made in a bold, fruit-driven style, the wine offers terrific depth and a long, polished finish. This harmonious red is a knockout!”
FALESCO VITIANO ROSSO CABERNET SAUVIGNON/ SANGIOVESE/ MERLOT 2008
Winery Notes: “This is a blockbuster young red wine with explosive, luscious aromas. Vitiano Rosso is deep ruby-red in color, and offers a wide range of fruit and spice aromas, including black cherry jam, licorice, and tobacco leaf. This versatile wine pairs well with a wide array of food, including meat, pasta, and pizza. It is best enjoyed in its youth when its fresh fruit character is most evident. Vitiano Rosso is a perennial value and must-buy.”
The Wine Advocate 89 points: "The 2008 Vitiano Rosso (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese) is a racy, sleek wine that impresses with its layers of perfumed red cherries and sweet toasted oak. The wine offers terrific clarity and precision in a slightly taut, focused style for this offering. A few months of bottle age seems prudent. According to proprietor Riccardo Cotarella, the bottle variation that occasionally shows up in Vitiano is most likely attributable to the different amounts of time the various lots spend in bottle prior to arriving on the market. Clearly lots that have more time in bottle have the potential to show greater harmony than lots that have less time in bottle. That said, slight bottle variation issues here are a minor quibble for a wine that delivers so much value. "
FALESCO VITIANO BIANCO 2009
CHATEAU PEYRON GRAVES 2009
LOUIS LATOUR LE CHARDONNAY DE CHARDONNAY 2007
KENWOOD SAUVIGNON BLANC SONOMA 2009
CHATEAU MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE BERGERAC 2006
CHATEAU CASTELNEAU ENTRE-DEUX-MERS WHITE BORDEAUX 2009 LOCKWOOD CHARDONNAY
DOMAINE DE LA COURTADE L'ALYCASTRE WHITE 2009
LOUIS LATOUR GRAND ARDECHE
LOUIS M. MARTINI CABERNET SAUVIGNON SONOMA COAST 2007
The Wine News 92 points: "Vibrant purple hue. Uplifting blackberry aromas followed by notes of mint, toasted oak and vanilla coffee bean. Tasty layers of black fruit laced with smoky oak and anise-like richness. A remarkably low-priced, well- made offering drinking nicely right now."
PROVENANCE VINEYARDS SAUVIGNON BLANC NAPA VALLEY/ RUTHERFORD 2008
#56 Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2009
CASA LAPOSTOLLE CARMENERE
SAN PIETRO ALTO ADIGE PINOT GRIGIO 2009
MARKHAM SAUVIGNON BLANC
LIBERTY SCHOOL CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TERRABOBLE GRAN RESERVA CARMENERE
TERRANOBLE GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
SUMMERS “LA NUDE” UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2008
Wine Advocate 88 points: “There are 5,000 cases of the stainless steel fermented and aged 2008 Chardonnay Le Nude. Melon, orange blossom, and zesty citrus oil notes emerge from this elegant, mid-weight, fresh, exuberant Chardonnay. Drink this delicious white wine over the next year.”
LAYER CAKE SHIRAZ 2009
Robert Parker”s Wine Advocate 90 points: "This was not an easy vintage in Australia, but you would never know it from this wine. As one expects from any South Australian Shiraz, it has oodles of fruit, a big, thick, juicy mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and lots of crème de cassis, blackberry, peppery, and tar-like notes in a deep, full-bodied, lush style that should drink nicely for 3-4 years as well. Keep in mind that what Jayson Woodbridge is doing is taking his winemaking team from Hundred Acre Vineyard, flying them around the world, and actually making these wines on site from top quality fruit. It is an innovative project, to say the least, but the proof is in the bottle.”
LAYER CAKE MALBEC 2008
The Wine Advocate 91 points: "Dense purple-colored with notes of blackberry, earth, roasted meats, and a hint of barbecue spice, this wine exhibits great fruit, delicious, full-bodied texture, silky tannins, and a long finish. It does taste more like a $30-50 bottle of Malbec than one that can be purchased for $15. It should drink nicely for at least 2-3 years. "
BORSAO TRES PICOS 2008
Stephen Tanzer”s International Wine Cellar 91 points: "Opaque purple. Exotically perfumed bouquet of dark berry preserves, smoky minerals, potpourri and Indian spices, with a strong note of cracked pepper; smells like a high-end northern Rhone wine. Very spicy and tightly focused, offering juicy red and dark berry flavors and sexy notes of candied flowers and cocoa powder. Finishes with a wallop of sweet red berries and lingering, seductive spiciness; as ridiculous a value as one can find these days. The yield for this wine was reportedly under two tons per acre."
TRITON 2008
BEN MARCO MALBEC 2008 Winery Notes: “Beautiful, deep purple color with perfumed aromas of ripe red fruits and roasted coffee beans. It is lush, full-bodied and penetrating on the palate with loads of chewy, currant jam flavors, bright acidity, and a touch of grip on the almost savory finish. This wine really unfolds with some air so try not to slurp it down in a rush, and it shows why the Argentine people are in love with Malbec.”
Robert Parker 90 points: "The 2008 Malbec, which contains 10% Bonarda, spent 11 months in 50% new French oak and 50% first use American oak. Purple-colored, it reveals an expressive nose of wood smoke, cinnamon, incense, and black cherry. Round, ripe, medium-bodied, and savory, this layered effort has a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. Enjoy it over the next 5 years. " EDUCATED GUESS 2007
ROTHSCHILD FLECHAS DE LOS ANDES GRAN MALBEC 2007
Robert Parker”s Wine Advocate 92 points: “Flechas de Los Andes” 2007 Gran Malbec spent 14 months in 33% new French oak, 33% second fill French oak, and 34% in stainless steel. Opaque purple-colored, it reveals a brooding bouquet of cedar, espresso, violets, and black cherry. Medium- to full-bodied, on the palate it borders on opulence, with layers of succulent fruit, a smooth texture, spicy flavors, and a lengthy finish. It admirably combines power and elegance. It also over delivers in a very big way.”
SUMMERS CHARBONO NAPA VALLEY 2007 Winery Notes: "This unique varietal is only grown on eighty acres in all of California, fourteen of which are in Summers” Villa Andriana Vineyard. The earthy qualities of the wine reflect well in dishes such as Mushrooms stuffed with Smoked Gouda or Ragout of Wild Boar while the vibrant acidity makes it a pleasure to accompany perfectly ripe cherry tomatoes."
Wine Enthusiast 87 points: “Charbono is a variety that used to be more widely planted. It”s always a rustic wine, but it ages forever, and can develop sweet complexities. In its youth, it”s fruity, soft and tannic, with ripe blackberry and chocolate flavors.”
SUMMERS “ADRIANA” CABERNET CUVEE 2006 Wine Enthusiast 88 points: “Very ripe, showing upfront grilled blackberry and black currant flavors with hints of violets and licorice, and a firm application of smoky oak. Shows a pleasingly dry, classic structure. Best now, and a good buy for this price in upscale Napa Cab.”
Wine Advocate 88 points: “The serious 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Andriana”s Cuvee is a 6,500-case, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 20 months in French oak. It possesses a dark ruby/purple color as well as good structure and density, plenty of loamy soil, black currant, herb, and spice characteristics, and 5-6 years of drinkability.”
SEGHESIO ARNEIS 2009
SEGHESIO PINOT GRIGIO 2009
LOUIS M. MARTINI CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 2006
DUCKHORN DECOY PINOT NOIR 2008
DUCKHORN DECOY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007
SEGHESIO ZINFANDEL SONOMA 2008
Robert Parker”s The Wine Advocate 89 points: "The 2008 Zinfandel Sonoma offers up copious amounts of blue, red, and black fruits as well as excellent purity, medium to full body, a supple texture, and enough acidity to provide vibrancy. It is a pure, elegant, substantial Zinfandel to drink over the next 3-4 years."
ROTHSCHILD FLECHAS DE LOS ANDES GRAN CORTE MALBEC 2006
MARTIN RAY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007
Winery Notes: "Our Cabernet Sauvignon begins with ever-changing aromas. Ripe plum and lush vanilla back aromatics thick with exotic spice and black currant fruit. The opulent palate is reminiscent of classic Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon. This bright and robust wine with superb balance and structure is full of lush plum and cherry flavors that extend into an elegant finish. Aged 20 months in French oak."
SONOMA CUTRER CHARDONNAY SONOMA COAST 2006
CHATEAU ST JEAN BELLE TERRE ALEXANDER VALLEY 2007
The Wine Advocate 93 points: "The 2007 Chardonnay Belle Terre Vineyard was put through full malolactic fermentation, making it the most showy, flamboyant wine of this quartet. It also possesses impressive minerality as well as attractive notes of apricots, tropical fruits, mangoes, honeysuckle, and a subtle touch of hazelnuts. This delicious, medium to full-bodied 2007 should drink well for 2-4 years."
MOLLYDOOKER “THE BOXER” SHIRAZ 2009
MOLLYDOOKER "TWO LEFT FEET" SHIRAZ-CABERNET 2009
MOLLYDOOKER “THE MAITRE D” CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009
LYNMAR ESTATE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2006
Connoisseurs” Guide to California Wine 93 points: “On the one hand as rich as any of the Pinot Noirs in this month's review and, on the other, a slightly velvety, remarkably well-balanced wine, this outstanding effort from Lynmar is keyed in wonderfully pure, ripe-cherry fruit and sweetens the mix with just the right dose of oak. It is as long on the palate as it is deep in flavor, and it has all the right parts in the right places to improve even further over the next three to five years in your cellar.”
ORIN SWIFT CELLARS “THE PRISONER” 2008 NAPA VALLEY The "Prisoner" label is the flagship wine and about 30,000 cases are produced annually. The label is an etching of a prisoner drawn by the famous artist Goya. The grapes for this wine are sourced from high quality vineyards throughout the Napa Valley. It is typically a five varietal blend with Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Charbono and Petite Syrah. You won't see this varietal blend anywhere else. Regardless of the price this is an excellent tasting wine and fits the palate like a glove. The nose is elegant with herbaceous qualities with even a slight aroma of basil. The Zinfandel contributes a lot of fruit on the palate including raspberries and licorice. It is a very well balanced wine available at an excellent price. Winery Notes: “Great color, deep, dark garnet with a clean and bright red band in the rim. The aromas take a minute to come up, and then they take off into a blend of ripe berry and cherry with just a hint of new oak. We age the wine in both new and seasoned French and American oak. The front of the wine is soft and almost immediately begins evolving into the broad mid-palate. The mid has weight, length, and structure. The acids were great in 2008 and provide an essential rounding effect to the "big fruit" inherent in the wine. The finish is long and filled with ripe, soft tannins. The 2008 has much the same tannin structure of the 2004 which is a personal favorite.”
Wine Spectator 92 points: "Focused, rich and ripe, showing aromas of black cherry and smoky pepper, with sleek but complex flavors of boysenberry, licorice and toasty oak that linger with balanced tannins. Drink now through 2015."
ORIN SWIFT “SALDO” ZINFANDEL 2008 Winery Notes: “The 2008 Saldo is rich, ripe, and full-bodied, with aromas of black cherry and bramble fruit. The tannins are soft but the wine has a huge mid-palate. The soft, lush finish lingers. 2008 was a perfect vintage for Saldo. The hot weather was ideal for creating ripe zinfandel. Drink now and enjoy over the next five years.”
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Well-built, yet rich and stylish, with spicy blackberry aromas and zesty, layered flavors of black cherry and licorice framed by toasty oak. Offers a long, satisfying finish. Drink now through 2015."
ORIN SWIFT CELLARS 2007 “PAPILLON” NAPA VALLEY BORDEAUX BLEND This is Orin Swift Cellar's third release of Papillon. This wine combines Bordeaux varietals from a number of great local vineyards including Lewelling, Taplin, Moorhead, Frediani, Ink Grade, and Morisoli; encompassing Napa Valley appellations Oakville, Rutherford, Saint Helena, and Howell Mountain. The image on the label is a photograph of third generation Napa Valley grape grower and winemaker Vince Toffanelli's hands. The photograph was taken by renowned photographer and dear friend Greg Gorman. Winery Notes: “The color of the wine is deep garnet with an opaque red tinge. It has aromas of opulent black fruits (cassis, blackberries, black cherries) and a touch of well-integrated, sweet oak. The entry of the wine is soft and lush; it sets up the wide yet well defined mid palate. Dark fruit flavors combined with ripe tannins lead into a long and soft finish.”
Robert Parker”s Wine Advocate 90 points: "The 2007 Papillon is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest other Bordeaux varietals. It exhibits supple, sweet tannin in addition to lush black cherry and black currant fruit, cedar, toasty new oak, and spice box. The finish suggests that the wine is still somewhat restrained and closed, but promising. It should evolve for 15 or more years."
TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . EMAIL ORDERS ARE NOT PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY and may be sold out by then . . . but if you insist, email me at
David@PearsonsWine.com with your name & phone number. We will call you the next day to confirm availability and we will hold your order with payment in full.
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Filed under | Major Sale | Pearson's Newsletter 2010
HUGE SOUTH AMERICA & SPAIN WINE SALE THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
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SPAIN AND SOUTH AMERICA ARE PRODUCING SOME OF THE HOTTEST WINES IN THE MARKET RIGHT NOW. IT IS NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF PRICE AND VALUE BUT SIMPLY THEY ARE PRODUCING SOME REALLY GOOD HIGH QUALITY WINES. THE WINES ARE ALSO GREAT FOR ANY OCCASION FROM A BBQ TO A FINE DINNER. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY WE ARE GOING TO PUT OUR WHOLE INVENTORY OF SPANISH AND SOUTH AMERICAN WINES ON SALE. WE ALREADY HAVE SOME OF THE BEST PRICES IN THE COUNTRY BUT COME ON IN AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXTRA SAVINGS. STOCK UP AS THIS MAY BE THE ONLY CHANCE TO GET MANY OF THESE GREAT WINES. THIS WEEK ONLY! Mix and match a case of 12 bottles or more and get 30% off all white tag Spanish and South American wines and 5% off already on sale red tag Spanish and South American wines. You can mix and match with other countries to form a case and still get the discount. Wines must be in stock. No Special orders, future orders, previously ordered, and previously paid for wines. SALE GOOD THROUGH SATURDAY AUGUST 21. Many will be open for tasting. Some wines are highly allocated and in limited supply and some may be sold out. Come prepared to substitute. No further discounts on the listed wines as additional discount have been applied.
PRADO REY BIRLOCHO RUEDA SPAIN 2008
PIRINEOS MESACHE SPAIN 2008
ALTOS LAS HORMIGAS MALBEC ARGENTINA 2008
LUDOVICUS D.O. TERRA ALTA SPAIN 2008
MONJARDIN EL CEREZO UNOAKED CHARDONNAY SPAIN 2008
HIGH NOTE ELEVATED MALBEC ARGENTINA 2008
CARLOS BASSO SAUVIGNON BLANC MENDOZA ARGENTINA 2009
NIETO SENETINER TORRONTES ARGENTINA 2009
BODEGAS NORTON SAUVIGNON BLANC ARGENTINA 2008
VERAMONTE SAUVIGNON BLANC CHILE 2009
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 88 points: "Pale yellow. High-pitched, spicy aromas of lime zest, grapefruit and talc, with a suave floral overtone. Juicy, sharply focused citrus and mineral flavors expand and gain depth in the middle palate, picking up a juicy pear quality. The talc note returns on the finish, which is refreshingly nervy and dry. "
CASA LAPOSTOLLE SAUVIGNON BLANC CHILE 2009
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 88 points: “Green-gold color. Smoky peach and yellow plum on the nose, with a subtle lemon note adding energy. Fleshy and a touch sweet, with deep orchard fruit and melon flavors and firmer orange and lemon pith qualities. Finishes with good breadth and lingering citrus character.”
ANTONIETTI MALBEC ARGENTINA 2004
MONTGRAS RESERVA CARMENERE CHILE 2008
MONTGRAS RESERVA CAB/SYRAH CHILE 2007
CASA LAPOSTOLLE CARMENERE CHILE 2008
Wine Enthusiast 91 points “Best Buy”: "One of the best value-priced, big and rich wines you're likely to find. The nose impresses with potent blackberry, cedar and marzipan aromas, and the palate bridges the gap between power and elegance. Tastes great, with herbal black cherry and cola leading the way. Very ripe but really well made."
PRADO REY ROSE RIOJA OAK FERMENTED SPAIN 2009
INCAYAL PINOT GRIGIO ARGENTINA 2009
MONTES CLASSIC SERIES CABERNET CHILE 2007
MONTES CLASSIC SERIES MERLOT CHILE 2007
CASTELL DEL REMEI GOTIM BRU SPAIN 2004
Stephan Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 90 points: "Deep ruby. Intense dark cherry, licorice, espresso and vanilla notes on the nose, with floral and spicy elements. Quite spicy and concentrated, with intense flavors of bitter cherry, dark plum, cassis and licorice. Tangy acids provide lift, and there's an impressive penetrating quality to the dark fruit on the long finish. This is drinking beautifully right now."
ZUCCARDI SERIE A MALBEC ARGENTINA 2008
ABADIA RETUERTA RIVOLA CASTILLA Y LEON SPAIN 2007
CRIOS DE SUSANA BALBO MALBEC ARGENTINA 2008
The Wine Advocate 90 points: "The 2008 Malbec spent 8 months in first use French oak. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up an alluring bouquet of Asian spices, cassis, cedar, incense, and black cherry. Medium-bodied, savory, and elegant, this spicy Malbec will also provide pleasure over the next 4 years.”
AICARA ROBLE RIBERA DEL DUERO SPAIN 2006
BODEGA J. CHIAPELLA IL VICCHIO PORTICO TANNAT/ CABERNET URAGUAY 2007
DANTE’S RESERVA RED URAGUAY 2007
COUSINO MACUL ANTIGUAS RESERVAS CABERNET ARGENTINA 2007
ALJIBES SPAIN 2004
The Wine Advocate 90 points: "The 2003 Aljibes, which spent 9 months in new French and American oak, is composed of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. It could easily pass as a Bordeaux impersonator. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up an excellent bouquet of pain grille, vanilla bean, and spicy black currants. On the palate it presents a supple-textured personality with generous quantities of black fruit flavors, excellent balance, ripe tannins, and a long, pure finish. This outstanding value should continue to evolve for 4-6 years and drink well through 2020." BODEGAS JUAN GIL JUMILLA SPAIN 2008
Winery Notes: ”We selected the Monastrell grapes for this wine from 40-year old parcels in our estate vineyards. Here shallow, chalky soils on a bed of limestone and rock, combined with an arid climate, produce the low yields (1,8 ton per acre) required for wine of this complexity. After harvesting, the deep purple grapes are whole-cluster macerated “sur lie” for 25 days, and then pressed and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. It has a very dark cherry colour with purple tones. In the nose it has powerful aromas of red berries, toasted and smoked notes from their aging in the oak barriques. It has good structure with ripe and sweet tannins. In the mouth it is very long, and with a perfect balance between fruit, alcohol and the oak tones, which make it very pleasant and easy to drink.”
CASTROVIEJO CRIANZA RIOJA SPAIN 2005
ESCUDO ROJO RED BLEND CHILE 2007
ATECCA OLD VINE CALATAYUD SPAIN 2008
The Wine Advocate 88 points: "The 2008 Atteca was sourced from even older vines, 80-120 years of age in this case. Deep crimson-colored, it offers up an enticing perfume of spice box, violets, and black cherry. Supple-textured with excellent depth and concentration and plenty of savory fruit, it lacks only complexity but, at this price, who’s complaining?"
LA CANA ALBARINO RIAS BAIXAS SPAIN 2008
BODEGA NORTON RESERVA MALBEC ARGENTINA 2007
Wine Spectator 90 points: "Very ripe and primal still, delivering a large core of velvety textured raspberry, fig and boysenberry fruit that is liberally laced with dark toast, pastis and roasted vanilla. Should settle in nicely with modest cellaring, as the structure is dense, but polished and integrated. Drink now through 2011. 61,000 cases imported."
SHAYA VERDEJO SPAIN 2009
The Wine Advocate 91 points: "The Verdejo grapes for the 2009 Shaya are sourced from both estate vineyards and local growers with vine age ranging from 75-112 years. The wine was barrel-fermented and aged on its lees. Medium straw-colored, if offers up an alluring aroma of baking spices, spring flowers, and peach. On the palate it has a creamy texture, vibrant acidity, and intense flavors leading to a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. It is a great value in dry, aromatic white wine that over-delivers in a big way."
CATENA CHARDONNAY ARGENTINA 2008
The Wine Advocate 91 points: "The 2008 Chardonnay was fermented with native yeasts and aged for 9 months sur lies in 35% new French oak. It is light gold-colored with an alluring nose of mineral, baking spices, apple, pear, and tropical scents. This leads to a creamy textured, vibrant, complex, medium-bodied Chardonnay with outstanding balance and length. It will drink well for another 4 years. "
PUNTO FINAL RESERVA MALBEC ARGENTINA 2006 The Wine Advocate 92 points: "The 2006 Punto Final Reserva contains 99% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc aged for 10 months in French oak. It, too, was sourced from vineyards over 50 years of age but with lower yields. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up a fragrant bouquet of cedar, scorched earth, lavender, and black cherry. Layered, dense, and concentrated, it has tons of savory black fruit, spice notes, and excellent balance. This lengthy effort can be enjoyed now but will evolve in the bottle for 2-3 years.”
Wine Spectator 91 points: "A dark, tarry style, with crushed plum, fig and hoisin sauce flavors backed by an invigorating licorice snap note on the ripe, muscular finish. Powerful but driven, this brings you back for more. Drink now through 2012."
BODEGAS LAN RESERVA RIOJA SPAIN 2004
INACAYAL SELECT CARMENERE ARGENTINA 2006 Reg. $21.99 . . . . PEARSON’S SALE PRICE . . . $15.39
SINCERITY MERLOT/CAB CHILE 2004
VERAMONTE PRIMUS RED CHILE 2006
Wine Enthusiast 90 points: “Lightly herbal but also showing quality berry, cassis, grilled meat and a light, leafy accent. Bordeaux-like in style, with ripe berry and plum flavors along with a dose of herbs. Confident, controlled wine that doesn't overdo it. One of the best, if not the best, Primus we've tried. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Carmenere."
DECERO CABERNET ARGENTINA 2006 Wine Spectator 90 points: "Quite ripe, with a beam of raspberry and boysenberry fruit, but it stays focused, with alluring spice, currant, toast and black tea notes stretching out the juicy finish. Drinkn now through 2010."
The Wine Advocate 90 points: "The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Remolinos Vineyard is deep crimson-colored with an alluring bouquet of cedar, cinnamon, allspice, cassis, and black currant. Supple and elegant on the palate, it has excellent depth, grip, and a lingering finish. It too will provide pleasure over the next six years. Quietly, Petit Verdot has become a new darling of serious wine growers and aficionados because in regions where it ripens most of the time, it can be something quite spectacular. Once strictly a blending grape, more and more we will see it bottled on its own merits."
ABADIA RETUERTA SELECCION ESPECIAL SARDON DE DUERO SPAIN 2007
PASCUAL TOSO RESERVA CABERNET ARGENTINA 2006
VIZCONDE DE BARRANTES ALBARINO SPAIN 2008
COUSINO MACUL ANTIGUAS RESERVAS TERRAE CHILE 2005
MARQUES DE GRINON CALIZA VALDEPUSA SPAIN 2004
RUTINI MALBEC ARGENTINA 2007
MONTES ALPHA SYRAH CHILE 2006 The Wine News 92 points: "Defined freshness in a bouquet that imparts black cherry, plum, licorice and espresso bean. Accessible black cherry flavors with a compote-like sweetness. Dry, spicy finish imbued with fine-grain tannins and a suggestion of black pepper." Wine Spectator 91 points: "Richly layered, with ambitiously styled fig, mocha, espresso and bittersweet cocoa, backed by a lush beam of boysenberry fruit. Fleshy and toasty through the finish, with the dark fruit lingering well in the background. Drink now through 2010. 35,000 cases made.”
The Wine Advocate 91 points: "The 2006 Alpha Syrah Apalta Vineyard is purple colored with an enticing nose of game, espresso, earth, and blueberry. This leads to an elegantly-styled Syrah with spicy blue and black fruit flavors, good depth, and a fruit-filled finish. Enjoy it over the next 4-6 years.”
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 90 points: "Fading medium-red color. Cherry-vanilla, tobacco and dried raspberry on the nose, with subtle baking spices, cedar and herbs adding complexity. Suave red fruit flavors are sweetened by vanillin oak spices and gently propped up by silky tannins. An understated wine that's sure to be dismissed by those who find ostentation in wine a virtue, but this will work wonderfully with grilled or braised meats, or not-so-strong cheeses. And the length of this Rioja is pretty sneaky."
SUSANA BALBO MALBEC ARGENTINA 2007
CASA LAPOSTOLLE CUVEE ALEXANDRE MERLOT CHILE 2006 Wine Spectator 90 points: "Muscular, with broad cocoa and plum sauce notes leading the way for an ample core of currant confiture and licorice. The rock-solid finish will need some cellaring to stretch out. 20,337 cases made."
Wine Enthusiast 90 points:"Cuvée Alexandre is one of Chile’s best Merlots, and consistency is its main virtue. Every year it shows fine ripeness, weight and enough complexity to draw attention. In 2006 the wine offers graphite, spice and blackberry aromas backed by lively black currant, blackberry and bitter chocolate flavors. A yummy wine with a touch of butter and vanilla on the finish.”
MARQUES DE RISCAL RESERVA RIOJA SPAIN 2004
TRASLANZAS CIGALES SPAIN 2001
ALONSO DEL YERRO RIBERA DEL DUERO SPAIN 2006
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92 points: “Opaque ruby. Fresh red berries and cherry on the nose, with sexy Asian spices and minerals adding energy. Seamless raspberry and candied cherry flavors stain the palate but are almost weightless, with fine-grained tannins adding shape. An understated, precise wine that finishes with excellent clarity and persistence.”
MARQUES DE CACERES GRAN RESERVA RIOJA SPAIN 2001
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 90 points: “Dark red. Smoky cherry, candied plum, cedar, tobacco and dried flowers on the nose, plus a subtle undertone of vanilla. Medium-bodied red fruit flavors are sweetened by vanilla and cola, with dusty tannins adding grip. Gains flesh on the finish and the tannins build, too, leaving a gently gripping cherry skin quality behind. This is quite persistent.”
ARDEVOL COMA D’EN ROMEU PRIORAT SPAIN 2004
O. FOURNIER SYRAH ARGENTINA 2004
NIETO SENETINER CADUS SINGLE VINEYARD ARGENTINA 2003
ALTO MONCAYO CAMPO DE BORJA SPAIN 2007
The Wine Advocate 94 points: "The same can be said for the 2007 Alto Moncayo, also 100% Garnacha. It offers up a similar aromatic and flavor profile, just at a slightly higher octane level. This opulent effort is all about pleasure; give it 3-4 years of additional cellaring if you’d like it a bit more civilized. Old vine Garnacha made under the supervision of renowned vigneron Chris Ringland is the story at Bodegas Alto Moncayo in the little known DO of Campo de Borja."
MAURO CASTILLA Y LEON SPAIN 2005
EMILIO MORO MALLEOLUS DUERO SPAIN 2000
ELIX PRIORAT SPAIN 2005
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 90 points: “Deep red. Sexy, oak-spiced red and dark berry aromas are complemented by fresh rose, cinnamon and vanilla. Cherry-vanilla and blackberry preserve flavors show impressive depth and clarity, with fine-grained tannins adding support. Finishes with a persistent flavor of dark berry jam.” |
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Read more about HUGE SOUTH AMERICA & SPAIN WINE SALE THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
ALL CHARDONNAYS ARE ON SALE! (THROUGH AUGUST 14TH)
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FOR ONE WEEK ONLY WE ARE GOING TO PUT OUR WHOLE INVENTORY OF CHARDONNAYS ON SALE. WE ALREADY HAVE SOME OF THE BEST PRICES IN THE COUNTRY BUT COME ON IN AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXTRA SAVINGS. THIS WEEK ONLY! Mix and match a case of 12 bottles or more and get 30% off all white tag Chardonnay wines and 5% off already on sale red tag Chardonnay wines. You can mix and match with other varietals to form a case and still get the discount on your Chardonnays. Wines must be in stock. No Special orders, future orders, previously ordered, and previously paid for wines. SALE GOOD THROUGH SATURDAY AUGUST 14. Many will be open for tasting. Some wines are highly allocated and in limited supply and some may be sold out. Come prepared to substitute. No further discounts on the listed Chardonnay wines as additional discount have been applied.
MEZZACORONA 2007
JADE MOUNTAIN 2008
CAVE DE LUGNY MACON-LUGNY LES CHARMES 2007
CAVE DE LUGNY MACON-VILLAGES 2007
CASTILLO DE MOJARDIN “EL CEREZO” UNOAKED NAVARRA 2008
LUIGI BOSCA LA LINDA UNOAKED 2009
DOMAINE BELLEVUE CHARDONNAY TOURAINE 2009
STERLING VINTNER’S COLLECTION 2008
Wine Spectator 88 points: “Aromas of honeysuckle, citrus and Key lime are friendly and caressing, fresh and lively. Medium-bodied, this has lots to offer in its array of ripe fruit flavors.”
BERINGER FOUNDER’S ESTATE 2008
LOUIS LATOUR ARDECHE 2008
DOMAINE LALANDE 2008
A BY ACACIA 2008
KENWOOD SONOMA COUNTY 2009
DOMAINE DU TARIQUET 2008
TOASTED HEAD BARREL AGED 2008
EDNA VALLEY PARAGON SAN LUIS 2008
FOLIE A DEUX MENAGE A TROIS 2007
LOUIS LATOUR GRAND ARDECHE
CHATEAU ST. JEAN SONOMA 2008
BERINGER NAPA VALLEY 2008
VEGA SINDOA CHARDONNAY 2007
HESS SELECT MONTEREY 2008
LOUIS LATOUR MACON-LUGNY LES GENIEVRES 2008
RODNEY STRONG SONOMA COUNTY 2008
MATCHBOOK DUNNIGAN HILLS 2006
LIBERTY SCHOOL CENTRAL COAST 2006
Wine Spectator 87 points: “Clean, refreshing and vibrant green apple and green pear flavors give this nice focus, complexity and depth."
RUTHERFORD RANCH NAPA 2008
ST. FRANCIS SONOMA 2007
FOLIE A DEUX NAPA VALLEY 2008
FOXGLOVE CENTRAL COAST 2008
SIMI SONOMA COUNTY 2008
BUENA VISTA CARNEROS 2006
ST CLEMENT CARNEROS NAPA VALLEY 2008
LOUIS LATOUR SANTENAY BLANC 2006
MACROSTIE CARNEROS 2007
VERGET BOURGOGNE “TERROIRS DE COTE D’OR” 2008
J LOHR ARROYO VISTA 2006
ACACIA CERNEROS 2007
TERLATO RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2006
VERGET CHABLIS 2009
LOUIS LATOUR MARSANNAY BLANC 2006
LOUIS LATOUR POUILLY FUISSE 2008
SANFORD SANTA BARBARA 2007
GIRARD RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2008
VERGET ST VERAN 2007
CHALONE ESTATE GROWN 2007
Wine Spectator 92 points: "Exhibits a complex mix of subtle pear and mineral with pleasant earthy notes and floral scents. Tight and full-bodied, ending with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2012."
CUVAISON NAPA VALLEY 2007
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "A beautiful Chardonnay with so much class and elegance, it’s a bargain at this price. Shows lush flavors of pineapple crème brûlée, Meyer lemon custard and vanilla sorbet, balanced with crisp acidity and a fine touch of smoky oak. Perfect with shellfish. "
HESS SU’SKOL NAPA VALLEY 2007
SONOMA CUTRER SONOMA COAST 2006
MORGAN SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS 2008
CHATEAU ST JEAN BELLE TERRE ALEXANDER VALLEY 2007
The Wine Advocate 93 points: "The 2007 Chardonnay Belle Terre Vineyard was put through full malolactic fermentation, making it the most showy, flamboyant wine of this quartet. It also possesses impressive minerality as well as attractive notes of apricots, tropical fruits, mangoes, honeysuckle, and a subtle touch of hazelnuts. This delicious, medium to full-bodied 2007 should drink well for 2-4 years."
GROTH NAPA VALLEY 2007
NEYERS NAPA VALLEY 2007
Wine Spectator 90 points: "Leafy green apple and pear flavors are crisp and tight, full-bodied and focused, with subtle nutmeg and hazelnut hints. Drink now through 2012. 1,900 cases made."
NEYERS CARNEROS DISTRICT 2006
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Complex and layered, offering a full-bodied mix of toasty vanilla oak, ripe pear and fig, with touches of floral and spice. Ends with a complex finish. Drink now through 2012. 5,600 cases made."
ROBERT STEMMLER CARNEROS
DUTTON GOLDFIELD DUTTON RANCH RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2007
ROMBAUER CARNEROS 2008
ARCADIAN SLEEPY HOLLOW SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS 2005
PINE RIDGE CARNEROS NAPA VALLEY 2007
JORDAN RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2007
BERINGER PRIVATE RESERVE NAPA VALLEY 2008
The Wine Advocate 94 points: "The 2008 Chardonnay Private Reserve continues the success Beringer has enjoyed with this program. Notes of brioche, hazelnut, marmalade, honeyed tropical fruits, buttered citrus, and a gentle touch of smoke are found in this full-bodied, concentrated wine with impressive purity, depth, and length. It should drink well for 4-5 years."
Wine Spectator 92 points: "Big, ripe and complex, with full-bodied apple, melon, pear and citrus notes that gain depth and turn creamy in texture, picking up a dash of anise and cedar on the finish. Drink now through 2014. 22,119 cases made."
RAMEY CARNEROS DISTRICT 2007
LOUIS LATOUR CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET BLANC 2007
TALBOTT MONTEREY COUNTY 2007
CAKEBREAD NAPA VALLEY 2008
CORDIER POUILLY-FUISSE TERROIRS RARES 2005
CHATEAU MONTELENA NAPA VALLEY 2007
SHAFER RED SHOULDER RANCH NAPA VALLEY 2008
HANZELL SONOMA VALLEY 2007
LOUIS MICHEL CHABLIS GRAND CRU LES CLOS 2005
KISTLER “LES NOISETIERS” SONOMA MT 2008
PETER MICHAEL LA CARRIERE 2008
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MASSIVE CABERNET SALE THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
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THIS WEEK ONLY! Many will be open for tasting. Some wines are highly allocated and in limited supply and some may be sold out. Come prepared to substitute. No further discounts on the listed Cabernet wines as additional discount have been applied.
RAVENSWOOD VINTNERS BLEND 2007
AVALON 2007
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 88 points: "As one might expect, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (which is blended with Syrah and Merlot) is a slightly deeper wine displaying a more saturated ruby/purple color in addition to sweet creme de cassis, smoked herb, loamy soil, cedar, and spice characteristics. It should drink well for 3-4 years. I enjoyed Avalon’s 2006 efforts, and in 2007 (a brilliant vintage throughout California for nearly every varietal) they have again turned in strong performances.”
ROSENBLUM VINTNER’S CUVEE 2006
STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS HAWK CREST 2006
CASTLE ROCK NAPA VALLEY 2007
FRANCIS COPPLA 2007
ANNABELLA 2007
TWENTY BENCH 2007
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS 2007
PEDRONCELLI BLOCK 007 2007
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "An interesting Cabernet that shows how this venerable winery is taking the variety seriously. Dry and tannic, it shows impressively deep flavors of blackberries and black currants, with the spiciness of Dry Creek Valley reds. Fine now, but should have a nice glidepath of ageability over the next 6–8 years.”
RELATIVITY 2007
VINA ROBLES 2007
EDUCATED GUESS 2007
METTLER LODI VINEYARDS 2007
MARTIN RAY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007
ROBERT MONDAVI NAPA VALLEY 2006
NEWTON 2007
Wine Enthusiast 94 points: "Refined and beautiful. Made with a splash of Cabernet Franc that gives it a cherry pie filling richness, it’s dry and full-bodied, with thick but sweetly ripe tannins framing a Sauvignonesque core of cassis."
FRANCISCAN 2006
OWEN ROE SHARECROPPER’S COLUMBIA VALLEY 2007
International Wine Review 90 points: "The Sharecropper's Pinot Noir is a blend of fruit sourced mainly from vineyards in the Yamhill-Carlton District and Eola–Amity Hills. Dark ruby with an intriguing bouquet of smoked meat and minerals. Soft on the palate with a big flavor profile of black cherry, cola, earth, smoked meats, and charred oak. Finishes with a soft lingering purity of fruit."
JUSTIN PASO ROBLES 2007
BUEHLER 2007
EARTHQUAKE LODI VINEYARDS 2007
ANDERSON'S CONN VALLEY PROLOGUE 2007
HESS COLLECTION “19 BLOCK CUVEE” MT VEEDER 2006
BABY BLUE ALEXANDER VALLEY 2006
GIRARD NAPA VALLEY 2007
RUTHERFORD RANCH RESERVE NAPA VALLEY 2005
HONIG 2006
Blackberry, cherry and plum fruit aromas and flavors are accented by vanilla, allspice and cocoa. The richly textured mid-palate is balanced by medium tannins and a lengthy finish.Honig Cabernet Sauvignon is deep ruby red in color with complex aromas of ripe black cherry, spicy plum, vanilla bean, and toasty oak. Full-bodied with moderate acidity and rich, supple tannins, the wine offers lush texture and flavors of blackberries, cherries, cocoa and spice. It was aged for 20 months in American oak barrels, 30% new oak. The wine is complex, structured, and beautifully balanced, with soft tannins to cellar 8-10 years. It has a lingering, velvety finish.”
STUHLMULLER VINEYARD ALEXANDER VALLEY 2007
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 89 points: "The medium to full-bodied 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a dense ruby/purple hue as well as notes of licorice, black currants, spice box, and earth. With airing, it also displays notions of tobacco leaf and cedar. Consume this beauty over the next decade."
TURNBULL NAPA VALLEY ESTATE GROWN 2006
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 92 points: "Over the last several vintages, Turnbull has impressed with its very well-made and comparatively affordable Cabernets. It hits the very same marks once again in 2006, and wins applause for its deep fruit, fine focus and classic structure. Its ample oak is always subordinate to elements of cassis and ripe cherries, and its integral tannins provide solid varietal spice without being too tough or abrasive. It overall sense of proportion and balance are just what we look for in ageworthy wines, and what is good here will get only better over the next five to ten years.”
HESS COLLECTION ESTATE GROWN MOUNT VEEDER NAPA VALLEY 2004
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "Production was 10,000 cases, amazing when you consider how good this mountain wine is. Immediately drinkable for the soft purity of the tannins and complex cassis, chocolate and oak flavors, it has the sturdy structure to develop for some years, but is best now for its elegant purity. Hess is on a real Cabernet roll, and is one of Napa’s overlooked stars.”
HALL NAPA VALLEY 2005
PETER FRANUS 2006
FAUST 2006
ROCKLEDGE “THE ROCKS” ST HELENA 2005 Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 92 points: “This beautiful, full-bodied wine… exhibits a dark ruby/purple color and sweet, chocolaty, cassis flavors intermixed with cedar wood and roasted herbs. This ink-colored wine is dense, rich, yet beautifully balanced with ripe tannin.”
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 92 points: “…Juicy, fruit-driven and concentrated, with an impressively layered texture to the lush, sweet fruit flavors. Finishes with firm but thoroughly ripe tannins… Just 945 cases made. This is a big, concentrated mountain wine that you’ll want to decant for an hour. It will age beautifully for 10 to 20 years if desired.”
VINIFERA VINEYARDS 2006
Wine Enthusiast 95 points: Here's a young, vital, impressive 100% Cabernet. It's dry, full-bodied and rich in classic flavors of blackberries, black currants, graphite and minerals, wrapped into silky tannins. Superb oak integration lends notes of vanilla and sandalwood. Just gorgeous in the mouth, filled with class and elegance. Now-2014, at least. Editors' choice.”
S.P. DRUMMER NAPA VALLEY 2004
CHATEAU MONTELENA NAPA VALLEY 2006
LEWELLING NAPA VALLEY 2003
LADERA HOWELL MOUNTAIN 2006
Wine Spectator 92 points: "A tour de force Cabernet. Dense, plush, rich and concentrated, wall-to-wall flavors, with layers of black cherry, black currant, black licorice, mineral and graphite. Full-bodied and tightly wound with firm tannins, yet finishes with a mix of juicy berry and mineral flavors. Drink now through 2020. 3,000 cases made."
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate 91 points: "The star of this duo is the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain, which offers up juicy notes of crushed rocks, flowers, dark berries, black currants, and earth. This elegant, medium to full-bodied Cabernet possesses both finesse and substance. Deep, pure, and rich with moderate tannins, it will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and should drink well over the following 15 years.”
JOSEPH PHELPS NAPA VALLEY 2006
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "Phelps’ basic Cabernet bottling is dry and elegant and classically balanced. It displays rich flavors of blackberries, black currants and cedar, with notes of violets and herbs. Fancy and impressive now, but not a longterm ager. Through 2012."
ROBERT CRAIG AFFINITY 2007
ANDERSON'S CONN VALLEY ESTATE RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006
ANDERSON’S CONN VALLEY VINEYARDS RESERVE 2006
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 94 points: "The unfined, unfiltered 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve spends two years in French oak and another year in the bottle before being released. This cuvee has a long track record of aging (the 1990 and 1991 are still going strong). The dense ruby/purple-tinged 2006 offers notes of new saddle leather, black currants, autumnal vegetation/forest floor, cassis, and cherries, superb richness, and a full-bodied, powerful finish. Cellar it for 5-6 years, and drink it over the following 25 years.”
CLIFF LEDE STAGS LEAP DISTRICT 2007
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 93 points: "The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap (75% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc) is everything that one expects in a wine from this sector that is known for elegance, harmony, and Margaux-like finesse. A perfectly balanced Cabernet, it exhibits a dense purple color along with a big, sweet nose of spring flowers, black and red currants as well as graphite. It is deep, rich, young, and promising with plenty of tannin, but an unmistakable, profound minerality. Although accessible, 2-3 years of bottle age will be beneficial, and the wine should age for two decades."
CRU VINEYARD 29 2006
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 92 points: "The gorgeous 2006 Cru Proprietary Red Wine is a 2,700-case blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Revealing sweet tannin along with a beautiful bouquet of berry fruit, tobacco leaf, cedar, earth, and burning embers, this medium to full-bodied effort possesses supple tannins as well as a lush, heady finish. It should drink beautifully for 10-12 years. Restaurants should offer this as a high priority Cabernet Sauvignon given its pricing. Proprietor Chuck McMinn and his winemaker, Philippe Melka, continue to fashion one of Napa’s finest negociant blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, offering it at a reasonable price for a high end Napa Cabernet."
DUCKHORN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006
The Wine Spectator 89-91 points: "Supple, harmonious, graceful and polished. Shows a pretty flash of toasty oak, with ripe currant and floral berry and pomegranate fruit that maintains its generous fruity profile on the long finish. The tannins are fine- grained. This is a big, structured wine that will benefit from some age, or at least some air."
BURLY NAPA VALLEY 2005
CADE NAPA by PLUMPJACK 2007
STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS FAY VINEYARD 2006
CADE PLUMPJACK 2007
HOURGLASS BLUELINE NAPA VALLEY 2006
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 91 points: "More tannic and closed was the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Blue Line. This wine has outstanding ripeness, as most wines do in this vintage, but the tannins are elevated, the wine muscular, firm, and needing some time in bottle. This wine needs 2-3 years of bottle age and should last for 15 or more years. Made by Bob Foley, who also makes Pride, Robert Foley and School House wines, among others, this inaugural release of the winery's Blueline Estate label will be difficult to keep your hands off.” TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . EMAIL ORDERS ARE NOT PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY and may be sold out by then . . . but if you insist, email your order to David (david@pearsonswine.com) include your name & phone number. We will call you the next day to confirm availability and we will hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN . . . COME INTO THE STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
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HUGE PINOT NOIR SALE!
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It is the dog days of summer and we have a great sale just for our special newsletter customers. DC’S BEST SELECTION OF PINOT NOIRS ALL ON SALE!
Come on in and go through our massive selection of Pinot Noirs from California to Oregon to France to Argentina wherever you see Pinot Noir it is on sale. Mix and match a case of 12 bottles or more and get 30% off all white tag Pinot Noirs and 5% off already on sale red tag Pinot Noir wines. You can mix and match with other varietals to form a case and still get the discount on your Pinot Noirs. Many will be open for tasting. Some wines are highly allocated and in limited supply and some may be sold out. Come prepared to substitute.
No further discounts on the listed wines as additional discount have been applied.
SCOTT FAMILY ESTATE ARROYO SECO DIJON CLONE 2008
The clones from our Arroyo Seco vineyards tend towards a rich fruitiness - Clone 667 - blackberry, boysenberry; Clone 777 black and red cherries, hints of almond, violets and pepper; and Clone115 - floral aromatics and bright acidity. To preserve the lush fruit aromas and flavors, 10% of the lot was fermented via carbonic maceration. These characteristics combined with the unique soil and climate of the region give us a layered and complex wine with intense aromas and fruit flavors including wild strawberry, dried herbs and lush vanilla with smooth tannins and a long finish. Aged for 16 months in French oak. Only 1000 cases produced."
MEOMI BELLE GLOS 2008
PARAISO SANT LUCIA HIGHLANDS 2008
OROGENY RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2007
LYNMAR ESTATE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2006
ADELSHEIM WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2007
PATRICIA GREEN CELLARS RESERVE WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2008
There are wonderful sweet, flowery aromatics, the wine is purely red-fruited with Griotte cherries and Oregon strawberries making up the mid-palate and there is just enough acidity and tannin to give the wine balance, depth and length.”
R. STUART DAFFODIL HILL WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2006
SINEANN WYEAST VINEYARD 2008
KEN WRIGHT CELLARS SAVOYA VINEYARD 2008
JOSEPHINE DUBOIS GRAND RESERVE BOURGOGNE 2007
LOUIS LATOUR DOMAINE DE VALMOISSINE 2007
LOUIS LATOUR MARSSANAY 2007
LOUIS LATOUR MARANGES ROUGE 2005
Deep ruby in color, Maranges 2005 expresses straightforward and intense aromas. On the nose, there are notes of cherries, musk and underbrush. This wine has great balance with flavors of black fruit and licorice on the finish. Drinking now through 2012.”
LOUIS LATOUR MERCUREY ROUGE 2008
Ruby-red in colour, the Mercurey has aromas of coffee on the nose which evolve with time into notes of liquorice and fern. On tasting, the wine is round and powerful.”
DOMAINE FAIVELEY MERCUREY CLOS DES MYGLANDS PREMIER CRU 2006
VINCENT GIRARDIN SANTENAY LES GRAVIERES PREMIER CRU VIEILLES VIGNES 2007
VINCENT GIRARDIN SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE LES VERGELESSES 2006
VINCENT GIRARDIN POMMARD LES VIGNOTS 2005 Reg. $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $42.74
DOMAINE VINCENT & PHILLIPE LECHENEAUT NUITS ST GEORGES 2004
VINCENT GIRARDIN GERVREY CHAMBERTIN VIEILLES VIGNES 2005
VINCENT GIRARDIN GERVREY CHAMBERTIN VIEILLES VIGNES 2006
VINCENT GIRARDIN CORTON RENARDES GRAND CRU 2005
TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . EMAIL ORDERS ARE NOT PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY and may be sold out by then . . . but if you insist, email your order to David (david@pearsonswine.com) include your name & phone number. We will call you the next day to confirm availability and we will hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN . . . COME INTO THE STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
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SUMMER "BEST SELLERS" WINE SALE
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We are having a Sale on our Best Selling wines this summer. Buy 6 Bottles . . . Buy a Few Cases . . . But Get them while you can. We are limited in quantities . . . most are open for tasting . . . while they last.
PROTOCOLO BLANCO 2008
WINE MEN OF GOTHAM CHARDONNAY 2008
WINE MEN OF GOTHAM CHARDONNAY SEMILLON 2008
CAVE DE LUGNY MACON-LUGNY LES CHARMES 2007
CAVE DE LUGNY MACON-VILLAGES 2007
CHATEAU MONTAUD COTES DE PROVENCE ROSE 2009
Winery Notes: “Rose Wine with varietals of Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache, and Tibouren. The color is a lovely peachy-orange and it shows scents of ripe melons, citrus and ripe strawberries. The flavors are light and fruity with brisk acidity.”
Wine Spectator 90 points: “Concentrated, with an intense juiciness to the dried berry, cherry, red currant and glazed white fruit flavors. The long, vibrant finish features cream and white chocolate notes.
CLINE VIOGNIER
CLEAN SLATE RIESLING 2009
KENWOOD SAUVIGNON BLANC SONOMA 2009
ANGELINI PINOT GRIGIO VENETO IGT 2009
DOMAINE DE LA COURTADE L'ALYCASTRE WHITE 2009
Winery Notes: "Yellow-green in colour, the Grand Ardèche has a subtle nose of vanilla. On the palate there are soft notes of spice and vanilla. This is a round and powerful wine."
ROTARI ROSE TALENTO TRENTO D.O.C.
ROTARI BRUT TALENTO TRENTO D.O.C.
KIM CRAWFORD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009
Wine Spectator 89 points: "Elegant and vibrant, this mouthwatering wine offers lime and tequila flavors that are reminiscent of a margarita, but remains light, refined and distinctive. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 225,000 cases imported."
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 89 points: "The excellent 2007 Alluvium Blanc, white Bordeaux-like blend, is a superb value. Steely, honeyed citrus (grapefruit and lemon) notes as well as admirable fruit, medium body, and good minerality are present in this fresh, crisp white."
CRIOS DE SUSANA BALBO TORRONTES 2009
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 90 points: "The 2009 Torrontes remains one of Argentina’s benchmarks for this variety. Sourced from 31-year-old vines in Cafayate (where the finest Torrontes grows), it displays a fragrant bouquet of spring flowers, honey, and tropical aromas. Medium-bodied and dry on the palate, it has ample fruit backed by vibrant acidity leading to a lengthy finish. Drink it over the next 2 years."
SINEANN PINOT GRIS 2009
CHALK HILL SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "Chalk Hill’s 2007 Sauvignon Blanc is a rich, ripe wine. It shows flavors of pineapples, green apples, Asian pears and nectarines, with barrel fermentation notes of vanilla, butterscotch and honey. Delicious and complex."
RED WINES
Wine Spectator 87 points: "Round and juicy, showing rich, ripe cherry and raspberry fruit, with sweet vanilla accents, light tannins and just enough acidity to keep it all lively. Drink now through 2014."
PROTOCOLO TINTO 2007 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 88 points: "(100% tempranillo) Opaque purple. Deep, smoky aromas of cherry and dark berries, with notes of cracked pepper and black tea adding power; smells like an old school California petite sirah. Very rich and chewy, dominated by deep dark fruit flavors. Most wines at anything close to this price are refreshing and grapey at best but this displays a seriousness that is a real shock. Finishes with good grip, silky tannins and a persistent note of dark berries. An outstanding value."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 86 points: "The 2007 Tinto is 100% Tempranillo. Dark ruby-colored, it delivers spicy black cherry aromas leading to an easy-going, nicely balanced tapas wine for drinking over the next two years."
WINE MEN OF GOTHAM SHIRAZ 2008
WINE MEN OF GOTHAM SHIRAZ GRENACHE 2008
SANTA RITA 120 CARMENERE RAPEL VALLEY CHILE 2008
PARADOS DE DON MANUEL VILLAFANE MALBEC
PARADOS DE DON MANUEL VILLAFANE WINERMAKER’S SELECT RED
International Wine Review 90 points: "The Winemaker's Select is a highly attractive innovative blend of 40% Sangiovese, 40% Tempranillo and 20% Malbec. Star bright and medium ruby in color, it displays a pleasing red berry fruit nose with surprising intensity of ripe concentrated flavor and elegance on the palate."
CLINE ZINFANDEL
CASTLE ROCK CA CUVEE PINOT NOIR
CASTLE ROCK SONOMA PINOT NOIR 2008
EMILIO MORO FINCA RESALSO 2008
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 90 points: "An enticing perfume of mineral, violets, black cherry, and blackberry. On the palate it reveals an elegant personality, savory, spicy flavors, good depth, and a fruit-filled finish."
LAYER CAKE SHIRAZ 2009 Dark, dense and creamy, complex aromas of black plum, Bing cherry, blackberry and pepper merge with licorice, tobacco, mocha and dark chocolate. This is one inky Shiraz; an explosion of dark, super ripe, wild blackberry, with a touch of cigar box finishing with a mélange of exotic spices. A pure fruit bomb…complete from attack through a long, lingering finish. Chefs will save this cake for themselves…”
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 90 points: "This was not an easy vintage in Australia, but you would never know it from this wine. As one expects from any South Australian Shiraz, it has oodles of fruit, a big, thick, juicy mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and lots of crème de cassis, blackberry, peppery, and tar-like notes in a deep, full-bodied, lush style that should drink nicely for 3-4 years as well. Keep in mind that what Jayson Woodbridge is doing is taking his winemaking team from Hundred Acre Vineyard, flying them around the world, and actually making these wines on site from top quality fruit. It is an innovative project, to say the least, but the proof is in the bottle.”
CAT AMONGST THE PIGEONS SHIRAZ 2007
LUIGI BOSCA RESERVA PINOT NOIR ARGENTINA 2007
LUIGI BOSCA RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON ARGENTINA 2007
LUIGI BOSCA RESERVA MALBEC ARGENTINA 2007
BERGERIE DE L'HORTUS ROUGE PIC SAINT LOUP 2007
TRITON 2008
Beautiful violet aromas and very well balanced. Even though it is big wine there is a certain elegance with nice ripe plums, great spice, some chocolate notes, but also nice smoky and meaty notes on the palate. There were only 4200 cases produced.
Winery Notes: "Our Cabernet Sauvignon begins with ever-changing aromas. Ripe plum and lush vanilla back aromatics thick with exotic spice and black currant fruit. The opulent palate is reminiscent of classic Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon. This bright and robust wine with superb balance and structure is full of lush plum and cherry flavors that extend into an elegant finish. Aged 20 months in French oak."
TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666
: For SAME DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . .
EMAIL ORDERS ARE NOT PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY
and may be sold out by then . . . but if you insist, email your order to
David (david@pearsonswine.com)
include your
name & phone number
. We will call you the next day to confirm availability and we will hold your order with payment in full. |
Filed under | Major Sale | Pearson's Newsletter 2010
PEARSON'S HUGE FOURTH OF JULY WEEK WINE SALE
|
30% OFF ALL "REGULAR PRICED" WHITE TAGGED BOTTLES SALE STARTS TODAY AT 10 AM THRU SUNDAY JULY 4 AT CLOSING
RULES OF THE SALE Many will be open for tasting . . . some will sell out before you get here . . . all are delicious . . . . buy early . . . buy often . . . come with an open palate. |
WHETHER YOU ARE HEADING TO THE BEACH OR STAYING IN TOWN AND CATCHING THE FIREWORKS. WE HAVE THE SALE FOR YOU THIS WEEK.
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PEARSON'S FAMOUS MEMORIAL WEEK WINE SALE
|
SHOP EARLY . . . SHOP OFTEN . . . ENTIRE WINE INVENTORY ON SALE
30% OFF ALL "REGULAR PRICED" WHITE TAGGED BOTTLES SALE STARTS TODAY AT 10 AM THRU SATURDAY MAY 29 AT CLOSING CLOSED SUNDAY (as always) and MONDAY (Memorial Day)
RULES OF THE SALE THOUSANDS OF BOTTLES ALREADY ON SALE AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES . . . BUY A CASE OR TWO GET THE ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT . . . Many open for tasting . . . READY, SET . . . SHOP |
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PEARSON'S WEEKLY SPECIALS THROUGH APRIL 3rd
PEARSON'S WEEKLY SPECIALS
HERE ARE OUR SPECIALS THIS WEEK.
PRICES GOOD THROUGH SATURDAY APRIL 3
(I AM STILL WORKING ON THE NEW LAYOUT.
HOPEFULLY IT WILL BE READY BY NEXT WEEK.)
CORDIALS
NAVAN VANILLA LIQUER 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $27.99
COINTREAU ORANGE LIQUER 750ML . . .
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $33.99
BOURBON
JIM BEAM DISTILLER'S 7 YR OLD 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $17.99
JIM BEAM 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $24.99
MAKER'S MARK 1L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $29.99
HUDSON BOURBON 750ML . . .
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $39.99
IRISH WHISKY
JAMESON 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $21.99
VODKA
ABSOLUT 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $32.99
BELVEDERE 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $47.99
CHOPIN 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $29.99
GREY GOOSE 1L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $36.99
STOLICHNAYA 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $28.99
SOBIESKI VODKA 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $17.99
SMIRNOFF & FLAVORS 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $11.99
SMIRNOFF 80 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $18.99 . . . .
($5 REBATE ON 2 BOTTLES)
GIN
HENDRICK'S GIN 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $33.99
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $32.99
TANQUERAY 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $28.99
RUM
CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $13.99
CAPT MORGAN'S PARROT BAY 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $10.99
BACARDI LIGHT/ GOLD 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $12.99
PYRAT XO RESERVE 750ML . . . PEARSON'S
SALE PRICE . . . $21.99
COGNAC
DELAMAIN XO PALE & DRY GRAND CHAMPAGNE
750ML . . .
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$74.99
SCOTCH
CHIVAS REGAL 12 YEAR OLD 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $27.99
CHIVAS REGAL 12 YEAR OLD 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $50.99
DEWAR'S WHITE LABEL 1.75ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $30.99
GLENMORANGIE 10 YR 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $31.99
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $27.99
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $54.99
GLENLIVET 12 YEAR OLD 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $35.99
MACALLAN 12 YEAR OLD 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $39.99
MACALLAN 12 YEAR OLD 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $89.99
MACALLAN 15 YEAR OLD 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $69.99
SCAPA 16 YEAR OLD 750ML . . . $64.99
TEQUILLA
PATRON SILVER 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $47.99
PATRON SILVER 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $84.99
PATRON REPOSADO 1.75L . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $99.99
CHATEAU LA BARONNE MONTAGNE
D'ALARIC BLANC 2007
60% GRENACHE BLANC 40% VERMENTINO
Winery Notes: "Extremely interesting
and appealing white blend of Grenache Blanc and
Vermentino with aromas of citrus and anise. No
malolactic or
wood aging, but an extremely round mouth-feel due to
weekly "battonage" or lees stiring. The aroma is of
slight, light orange rind scented with some minerality.
The taste is all about focused citrus structure and
tartness; it's bright and crisp with a forward character."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $6.99
LEGADO TEMPRANILLO MENDOZA
ARGENTINA 2008- NEW WINE
NEW WINE BEST PRICING ANYWHERE
Winery Notes:"The Tempranillo has a
pleasant nose of cherry and plum with spice notes. It
offers a soft attack with a medium weight palate,
modest black cherry and plum fruit flavors and a
pleasant finish."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $7.99
PEARSON'S CASE PRICE . . . $6.99
EACH
YOU WON'T FIND A BETTER PRICE
ANYWHERE!
DECOY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007 -
NEW
WINE
BE THE FIRST TO HAVE THIS WINE IN DC
NEW WINE FROM THE DUCKHORN/ DECOY
LINE
Winery Notes: "75% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 25% Merlot This appealing Napa Valley
bottling highlights the complexity of the Cabernet
Sauvignon varietal. Since 1978, Duckhorn Vineyards
has been producing Cabernet Sauvignon that
embodies the flavorful complexity of Napa Valley
winegrowing and offers classic Cabernet elements of
currant, cherry, plum and olive."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $23.99
MONTE ANTICO TOSCANO 2006
#61 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of
2009
Wine Spectator 90 points: "The wine is
75 percent Sangiovese, 15 percent Merlot and 10
percent Cabernet Sauvignon. It is made from 25- year-
old vines minimum, mostly from Pisa, Maremma and
Chianti Classico areas. Of course, the quality of the
2006 vintage in Tuscany shined through on this wine.
This is a superb Sangiovese year. The aromatic
quality of Sangiovese is mind-blowing for most wines
from Tuscany. The 2006 Monte Antico has beautiful
plums, berries and fresh acidity. Fantastico!"
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .$8.99
SONOMA CUVEE VALLEY RUSSIAN RIVER
SYRAH
2006
Winery Notes: "Violets and plum with
hints of dried
dark fruit predominate on the nose. This wine is laced
with underlying smokiness, while blueberry and
herbal notes dominate the mid palate. The wine has
firm tannins framed by hints of vanilla and toasty oak."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $8.99
BERINGER CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY
2008
Winery Notes: "Gamble Ranch makes
up a third of the 2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay,
accounting for the wine's luscious tropical flavors. Our
Stanly Ranch vineyard in Carneros is also a large
component of the blend, which added bright citrus
notes and a lovely minerality. Flavors of roasted
pineapple, ripe apples and lemon meringue are
accented by aromas of vanilla and sweet citrus. The
wine's bright citrus notes and nice acid balance are
an ideal counterpoint to its rich, honeyed fruit flavors."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .$9.99
SHAYA VERDEJO OLD VINES 2008
Stephen
Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 89
points: "Light, bright
yellow. Intensely perfumed bouquet of Kaffir lime,
lemon pith, mint and ginger, along with a subtle
peppery undertone. Bracing and sharply focused,
offering pure citrus and green apple flavors
complemented by succulent herbs and spices.
Finishes dry and precise, with the lime and ginger
notes repeating."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $11.99
ARNOUX VACQUEYRAS "CHAPELLE ST.
ARNOUX" 2007
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91-93
points: " The 2007 Vacqueyras Chapelle St.-
Arnoux is nearly identical to the Jean-Marie Arnoux. I
could not find much difference between the two in their
composition, upbringing, texture, flavor, or intensity. It
is a super, unfiltered effort."
Parker's Review of Jean- Marie Arnoux Vacqueyras
2007 91-93 points ($25-$42): "The 2007 Vacqueyras
Jean-Marie Arnoux is superb. Its blend is somewhat
different, with the Grenache dominating (70%), but
25% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre, all from 50-year or
older vines included. This stunning wine exhibits a
dense purple color along with abundant quantities of
blackberry fruit, pepper, bouquet garni, spice box, and
meaty notes. Full- bodied and opulent, it is a superior
Vacqueyras from a great vintage. All these 2007s
merit serious attention."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $12.99
KIM CRAWFORD SAUVIGNON BLANC NEW
ZEALAND 2009
Wine Spectator 89 points: "Elegant and
vibrant, this mouthwatering wine offers lime and
tequila flavors that are reminiscent of a margarita, but
remains light, refined and distinctive."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $12.99
FOLIE A DEUX ZINFANDEL AMADOR
COUNTY 2006
Winery Notes: "This Zinfandel offers
complex aromas of plum and cherry with just a hint of
spicy clove followed by bold flavors of blackberry,
raspberry, and plum.
Smooth through to the lingering, juicy finish, this wine
showcases the classic Zinfandel spice and fruit
characteristics for which
Amador County is renowned."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $13.99
CLOS LA COUTALE CAHORS MALBEC 2008
NEW WINE AND VINTAGE OF 2009 WINE
SPECTATOR TOP 100
WINE
Winery Notes: "Big, rich and darkly
colored, great blend of mainly Malbec and Merlot from
the Cahors district of southwest France. An array of
dark fruit flavors, plenty of muscle and dense
structures but with good elegance. Concentrated
flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and
plum, followed by notes of sage, dark chocolate and
tobacco leaf on the long, powerful finish."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $13.99
MAS GRANIER LES GRES COTEAUX DU
LANGUEDOC 2006
Winery Notes: "Silky, sappy, milky nose.
Ample and
pulpy mouth, with ripe and clean red fruits
(strawberries), cocoa and tobacco notes. Very subtle.
Fabulous wine."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $15.99
FRANSICAN OAKVILLE ESTATE NAPA
VALLEY
CHARDONNAY 2008
SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $40 W/ MIX AND
MATCH FRANSICAN CASE
PURCHASE
Winery Notes: "The 2008 vintage
Chardonnay showcases our
expressive Napa Valley fruit and small lot
craftsmanship. Pale lemon yellow with pretty stone
fruit and ripe pear, with lemon peel notes. Layered
aromas with enticing minerality, hints of cream and
vanilla, and crisp apple undertones. Fresh and lively,
yet good richness and body. Layered flavors of lemon
and Golden Delicious apple, pineapple and toasted
oak. The round mid-palate extends to a lingering crisp
finish with bright citrus flavors, minerals and sweet
oak."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $13.99
FRANSICAN OAKVILLE ESTATE NAPA
VALLEY
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006
SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $40 W/ MIX AND
MATCH FRANSICAN CASE
PURCHASE
Winery Notes: "Franciscan Cabernet
Sauvignon is a quintessential
Napa Valley Cab. Ruby red in color. Rich bouquet of
deep blackcurrant, dark cherry and blackberry. Hints of
sweet vanilla with enticing mocha and tobacco notes
add complexity to the dark, dense layers of fruit.
Concentrated and well-built, the mouthfeel is
substantial with generous body. Flavors of currants,
cherry, cocoa, and soft toasty notes build on the
palate, leading to a rich lingering finish of plum and
cassis."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $19.99
CAYMUS CONUNDRUM NAPA VALLEY
2008
The first vintage to be produced at the new
production-only Conundrum winery in the Santa Lucia
Highlands of Monterey County
Winery Notes: "Gorgeous aromas of
apricot, honeysuckle, and vanilla and lime zest
enhance a deeply-flavored palate of tropical fruit,
peach, pear and honeydew melon flavors. The
complexity of this wine is brought into balance with a
rich, round, soft texture; fresh, supportive acidity; and a
stunning, satisfying finish."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $18.99
MEIOMI BELLE GLOS PINOT NOIR SONOMA
COAST 2008 - NEW SUPER LOW PRICING
Winery Notes: "Black tea, black cherry
and licorice on the nose with flavors of tea, ripe cherry,
cola and and black licorice on the medium-long finish.
Each wine is crafted to distill the purest essence of
the vineyard into elegant expressions of California
Pinot Noir."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .$21.99
CHATEAU DE MONTFAUCON "VIN DE
MONSIEUR LE BARON DE MONTFAUCON" VIN DE
PAYS DU GARD 2007
Everyone from Robert Parker to Wine
Spectator are raving about this wine. Because of it's
limited production, there is very little to go around. At
this price, it's an excellent buy for Rhone collectors or
all of you looking to get in on some of the red hot 2007
Rhones!
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92 points: "The 2007 Vin de Pays Le Baron de Montfaucon is a 500-case cuvee made from an unusual combination of 15 different grapes that are all co-fermented together. Aged in 100% old barrels, this outstanding wine's dense ruby/purple color is followed by exotic notes of honeysuckle, marmalade, red currants, black currants, blackberries, licorice, loamy soil, and tobacco leaf. Singular in style and seriously endowed, it can be drunk now or cellared for 5-7 years."
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Aromatic and
very stylish, with alluring blackberry, spice and
incense notes leading the way for silky-textured plum,
red currant and fig fruit. The long finish reveals toast
and graphite hints while keeping its fresh, elegant
profile. Drink now through 2013. 490 cases made."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $34.99
SHAFER ONE POINT FIVE CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 2006
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
91+ points: "Bright, medium ruby-red. Expressive,
rather wild nose melds cassis, black cherry, tobacco,
iron, mocha, leather and brown spices. A bit less
plump than the 2005 version, but suave and vinous,
with good cut and life to the varietally typical flavors of
currant, leather, mocha and tobacco leaf. This slightly
restrained, soil-driven wine still needs time to unwind
and will merit a higher score if time brings more
pliancy. Finishes with firm, building tannins and
sneaky length."
Wine Enthusiast 90 points: "Sourced
primarily from two Stags Leap Districts - the famed
Hillside estate and the Borderline vineyard - this
generation-and-a-half idea is a great selection for
Shafer lovers who might not be able to indulge in the
Hillside Select (or can't get their hands on a bottle).
Sweet blackberry, plum and current fruit aromas and
flavors are complemented by nuances of savory
herbs, cocoa and cigar box (complete with cigars!)."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99
BEST PRICE ANYWHERE FOR THIS
SPECTACULAR WINE!
RIONDO ROSE PROSECCO
Winery Notes: "This tasty light pink hued
sparkler
displays fine bubbles packed with aromas and flavors
of sweet cherries and fresh picked strawberries. It is
light to medium bodied, lively, fresh and explosively
fruity."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $11.99
PIPER-HEIDSIECK BRUT CHAMPAGNE
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "Toasty
aromas leap from
the glass in this deliciously mature wine. It is soft but
still very dry, with acidity tamed by both fine, mature
fruit and a creamy texture that sits well in the mouth.
This is a very fine, tasty wine."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $34.99
LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER
CHAMPAGNE
TOP 100 WINE SPECTATOR 2009
Champagne Louis Roederer, creator of the
famous Cristal prestige cuvée, has been synonymous
with the world's great champagnes since 1776
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Light and
lively, featuring apple, toast, ginger and light vanilla
flavors. Balanced and on the dry side, with a creamy
texture and a lingering butter pastry aftertaste."
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "Although
this tastes younger than some recent bottlings of this
great nonvintagem it is still a fine wine. Its apple
flavors meld effortlessly with citrus, grapefruit zest and
just a touch of toast to show the depth of flavor that will
emerge after a few more months in bottle."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $34.99
VEUVE CLICQUOT NV BRUT YELLOW LABEL
CHAMPAGNE
Winery Notes :" "The non- vintage Veuve
Clicquot is a
bracing Champagne, boasting almond, honey and
ginger flavors; appealing texturally, it firms up on the
finish; sure to be a crowd pleaser."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $35.99
CHIMAY RED BELGIUM ALE 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $9.99
CHIMAY WHITE BELGIUM ALE 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $10.99
CHIMAY BLUE BELGIUM ALE 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $11.99
DELIRIUM TREMONS BELGIUM ALE 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $9.99
DELIRIUM NOCTURNUM BELGIUM ALE 750ML . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $9.99
TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME
DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436
Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . EMAIL
ORDERS ARE NOT PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEXT
DAY and may be sold out by then . . . but
if you insist, email your order to
David
(david@pearsonswine.com)
include your name & phone number. We
will call you the next day to confirm
availability and we will
hold your order with payment in full.NO FURTHER
DISCOUNTS GIVEN OFF SALE PRICE
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN
FOR TASTING.
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PEARSON'S HUGE TWO DAY PINOT NOIR SALE!
WE JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF PINOT NOIR WINES. SINCE WE HAVE THE BEST SELECTION OF PINOT NOIR WINES IN ALL OF DC. WE HAVE DECIDED TO PUT OUR ENTIRE PINOT NOIR STOCK ON SALE. JUST FOR OUR GREAT PEARSON'S CUSTOMERS! AND I MEAN ALL PINOT NOIR'S INCLUDING FRENCH BURGANDY WINES.
THIS SALE IS FOR TWO DAYS ONLY SO COME ON IN AND GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN. WINES WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY!
25% OFF ALL WHITE TAGS AND 5% OFF ALL RED TAGS STARTING FROM BOTTLE 1. . .
SALE STARTS TODAY, MARCH 5 AT 10 AM . . . THRU SATURDAY, MARCH 6 AT CLOSING . . . MANY WINES OPEN FOR TASTING
RULES OF THE SALE
- 100% OF OUR ''IN STOCK'' 750 ML Pinot Noir Wines.
- ''IN STOCK'' ITEMS ONLY. . . NO SPECIAL ORDERS.
- TWO DAYS ONLY. FRIDAY, March 5 THRU SATURDAY, MARCH 6. FOR EMAIL CUSTOMERS ONLY.
- BRING FRIENDS . . . If they give us their EMAIL ADDRESS, they can have the discount, too.
- NO SPECIAL ORDERS. If we don't have it IN STOCK, it's not included.
- ALSO NOT INCLUDED: Special orders, future orders, previously ordered, and previously paid for wines.
- DISCOUNTS are given OFF PRICES TAGGED on bottles. DISCOUNTS CANNOT BE TAKEN OFF A PREVIOUS OR CURRENT EMAIL SALE PRICE . . .
Wines are in limited supply . . . some may sell out . . . come with an open mind (and palate) . . . many will be open for tasting . . . come prepared to substitute.
TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME
DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436
Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . EMAIL
ORDERS ARE NOT PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEXT
DAY and may be sold out by then . . . but
if you insist, email your order to
David
(david@pearsonswine.com)
include your name & phone number. We
will call you the next day to confirm
availability and we will
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN
FOR TASTING.
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CELEBRATE PRESIDENT'S DAY WITH PEARSON'S HUGE WINE SALE
IT HAS BEEN A TOUGH COUPLE OF WEEKS
FOR ALL OF US! I HOPE EVERYONE IS WELL AND
WERE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE SNOWSTORMS
SAFELY.
IT'S THE START OF A NEW WEEK AND A
HOLIDAY SO COME ON IN AND CELEBRATE
PRESIDENT'S DAY WITH US HERE AT PEARSON'S.
AS
WE HAVE . . .
PEARSON'S HUGE 3 DAY WINE SALE
IT'S PRESIDENT'S DAY AND WE ARE GOING TO BE DOING OUR PART IN HELPING TO REVIVE THE ECONOMY BY PUTTING OUR ENTIRE WINE INVENTORY ON SALE!
30% OFF ALL WHITE TAGS . . . 5% OFF ALL RED TAGS . . . SOLID OR MIXED CASES 12 OR MORE . . .
SALE STARTS TODAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 10 AM . . . THRU WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 AT CLOSING . . . MANY WINES OPEN FOR TASTING
Michael, Harold, Larry, Erick, Bellamy, Valerie, John, Rev, Kobi, . . . and Helen and I . . . can hardly wait to see you.
RULES OF THE SALE
Wines are in limited supply . . . some may sell out . . . come with an open mind (and palate) . . . many will be open for tasting . . . come prepared to substitute.
TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME
DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436
Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . EMAIL
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DAY and may be sold out by then . . . but
if you insist, email your order to
David
(david@pearsonswine.com)
include your name & phone number. We
will call you the next day to confirm
availability and we will
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN
FOR TASTING.
Filed under | Major Sale | Pearson's Newsletter 2010
LAST CHANCE SALE
TODAY WILL BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET THESE GREAT PRICES ON WINE, CHAMPAGNE, AND SPIRITS. UNFORTUNATELY DISTRIBUTORS PRICES HAVE GONE UP JANUARY 1.
SO COME ON BY AND PICK UP AS MUCH AS YOU WANT AS THIS MAY BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET SOME OF THESE GREAT PRICES.
WINES
CHASING LIONS NAPA 2006
Winery Notes: "This Napa blend of
Merlot, Cabernet, Cab Franc, Syrah and Petit Verdot is
undeniably smooth and exceedingly pleasant. The
Chasing Lions exhibits a fragrant bouquet of black
currant, cedar, spice box and espresso accompanied
by flavors of licorice, mocha, black cherry and toasty
oak. Dense and medium-bodied with beautiful
elegance, texture and equilibrium this cuvee
showcases the wonderful and complex terroir of the
Napa Valley."
Reg . . . $15.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $11.99
MONTE ANTICO 2006 TOSCANO
#61 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009
The Wine Spectator 90 points: "The
wine is 75 percent Sangiovese, 15 percent Merlot and
10 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. It is made from 25-
year-old vines minimum, mostly from Pisa, Maremma
and Chianti Classico areas. Of course, the quality of
the 2006 vintage in Tuscany shined through on this
wine. This is a superb Sangiovese year. The aromatic
quality of Sangiovese is mind-blowing for most wines
from Tuscany. The 2006 Monte Antico has beautiful
plums, berries and fresh acidity. Fantastico!"
Reg $12.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .$8.99
ROOT: 1 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008
Winery Notes:"A blend of 82% Cabernet
Sauvignon and 18% Syrah.
Rich ruby color with aromas of ripe berries and soft
plum are followed by tastes of black cherry, soft vanilla
and dark chocolate. The silky tannins, strong balance
and good structure support a long complex finish."
Reg $16.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$9.99
ROOT: 1 CARMENERE 2007
Winery Notes:
Root: 1 Carmenere is a deep red color with gentle
tannins and rich flavors of plum, blackberry and spice.
Food Pairings: Root: 1 Carmenere pairs well with
pasta, vegetable soup, spicy entrees and grilled
meats."
Reg $16.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$9.99
VINA ALICIA PASO DE PIEDRA CABERNET
SAUVIGNON RESERVE 2006
Wine Advocate 90 points: "The wine,
which is a beautiful dark ruby red in the glass, opens
with aromas of dark, fleshy fruit and savory herbs, and
is followed on the palate by flavors of rich black
currant, blackberries and eucalyptus all framed by
fine, well integrated tannins. This wine would be a
perfect match with a ribeye steak, lamb chops or
braised veal shanks."
REG . . . $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$14.99
DRY CREEK THE MARINER
Winery Notes: "This is the second
vintage of our premier Meritage blend, The Mariner.
Utilizing all five of the noble Bordeaux varieties, this
wine displays compelling aromas of wild black cherry,
blue-berry, and dried flowers. On the palate, the fruit
shines through with succulent cherry, dark chocolate,
and cassis that integrate seamlessly with silky
smooth tannins. The finish is memorable for its
lingering fruit flavors that balance perfectly with creamy
vanilla oak nuances. Meritage is an art form and
nothing proves this more than this artful blend of
classic varietals."
Wine Enthusiast 87 points:"The '05 Dry
Creek Vineyard Mariner, a Bordeaux
blend, is still very hard in tannins and acid; there are
deep flavors of currants, cassis and mocha."
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $19.99
CLOS LA COUTALE CAHORS 2007
#76 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009
Wine Spectator 90 points: "Big, rich and
darkly
colored-these are the descriptors for the best red
wines from the Cahors district of southwest France.
The leading grape is Malbec (that's right, there was
Malbec before Argentina) and now a small group of
quality-oriented producers is pursuing a higher profile
for Malbec in its homeland. Tannat and Merlot can
also used in these blends. Besides an array of dark
fruit flavors, the following wines from Cahors offer
plenty of muscle and dense structures. They beg to be
drunk with a juicy rib-eye or a roasted leg of lamb.
There's a good sense of elegance to the well-defined,
concentrated flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and
plum, followed by notes of sage, dark chocolate and
tobacco leaf on the long, powerful finish. Drink now.
5,000 cases imported"
Reg $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$13.99
SILVER OAK ALEXANDER VALLEY
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005
Great wine is meant to be savored with family
and friends. This belief is at the heart of Silver Oak
Cellars, where they have crafted extraordinary
Cabernet Sauvignon for over 35 years.
Winery Notes: "The 2005 Alexander
Valley Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully expresses the
full aromatic ripeness of this exemplary vintage. It is
full bodied and yet refined, and consistent in its color,
aroma, palate and finish. It has a dark garnet color
and a nose of black cherry, clove, cinnamon, lavender
and licorice. It is seamless on the palate with a solid
core of berry fruit, velvety tannins and excellent length.
With proper cellaring it should give drinking pleasure
through 2032."
Reg $69.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $49.99
CRAUFORD CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TATTOO 2005
Winery Notes: "The 2005 Crauford
Napa Cabernet from the Maroon Vineyard on Howell
Mountain produced by famed wine-maker Chris
Corley. Featuring great depth and complexity, the nose
offers tantalizing aromas of fresh black currants, rich
oak and mocha. The wine has a pleasant mouth feel
with well integrated tannins. Black-berry, licorice, and
cassis flavors echo on the long finish. It will pair
perfectly with lamb, game meats flavorful steaks or
dark chocolate. The wine drinks beautifully now but
can be cellared and enjoyed through 2016."
REG . . . $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$21.99
EDUCATED GUESS CABERNET
SAUVIGNON NAPA 2007
Winery Notes: "Wow, what can we say
about our Cabernet Sauvignon? It's rich, ripe and
focused with juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, cocoa
and hints of mint all tied together with a creamy french
vanilla middle and a finish that in a word is . . .
lingering. Educated Guess fills all the requirements
that a serious cabernet lover is looking for, while
remaining fun, approachable, and food friendly!"
Wine Spectator 88 points: "This is
intense and firm, with a wild edge to the berry, herb,
sage and cedar notes, but it works. Full-bodied, at
times elegant, balanced and complex. Drink now
through 2015. 25,000 cases made."
REG . . . $25.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$17.99
VINCENT GIRARDIN EMOTION DE
TERROIRS PINOT NOIR 2007
Steve's Notes:"The "Emotion" is
Girardin's
basic Bourgogne with a surprisingly deep color and
flavor that importer Danny Haas calls "reduction." A
toasty, oak nose and round on the palate with good
intensity. A bit jammy with some smokey, herbal,
minerality. A fine racy finish."
Reg 29.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $21.99
VINCENT GIRARDIN SANTENAY LES
GRAVIERES
PREMIER CRU VIEILLES VIGNES 2007
Steve's Notes:"Deep color with burnt
toast on the nose. Some
candied strawberry fruit and velvety tannins. Danny
sees a bit of racy milk chocolate and meatiness on
the mid palate with a bit of peanut and smoke on the
finish."
Reg 46.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $34.99
VINCENT GIRARDIN SAVIGNY-LES-BEAUNES
LES VERGELESSES
PREMIER CRU 2007
Steve's Notes:"The Savigny is a bit lighter
in color than the
Santenay. Creamy milk chocolate on the nose. This a
very perfumed with and the oak and vanilla is more
evident than some other Girardin Premier Crus. Less
intense and compact, but delicious, juicy strawberry
and red licorice The tannins are easy going with fine
acidity on the finish."
Reg 46.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $34.99
VINCENT GIRARDIN GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
VIEILLES VIGNES 2007
Steve's Notes:"A lighter, more feminine
Gevrey when compared
to the domaine's other wines. Burnt cream, lots of
creamy coffee . . . Danny identifies the palate as raisin
bran, tea leaves and burnt cream. This wine is
feminine and elegant . . . lovely."
Reg 58.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $43.99
VINCENT GIRARDIN VOLNAY LES
SANTENOTS
PREMIER CRU 2007
Steve's Notes:"The Volnay is almost
black. An oaky nose with
coffee and tobacco. The palate is rich and dense, the
oak is evident and balances well with the cherry,
strawberry fruit. Dark chocolate and smoke on the
finish."
Reg 66.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $49.99
VINCENT GIRARDIN CORTON RENARDES
GRAND CRU 2007
Steve's Notes:"This Grand Cru wine is
deeply colored. Quite
powerful . . . the richest of the three Corton wines
according to Danny Haas . . . tobacco, coffee, leafy,
floral . . . the fruit is more black cherry than strawberry
and cherry. A powerful, long finish."
Reg 99.00 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $69.99
CHAMPAGNE
VEUVE CLICQUOT NV BRUT YELLOW LABEL
CHAMPAGNE
Wine Spectator 88 points: "The non-
vintage Veuve Clicquot is a bracing Champagne,
boasting almond, honey and ginger flavors; appealing
texturally, it firms up on the finish; sure to be a crowd
pleaser."
Reg $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$35.99
VEUVE CLICQUOT NV BRUT YELLOW LABEL
CHAMPAGNE 1.5L WITH ICE JACKET
Wine Spectator 88 points: "The non-
vintage Veuve Clicquot is a bracing Champagne,
boasting almond, honey and ginger flavors; appealing
texturally, it firms up on the finish; sure to be a crowd
pleaser."
Reg $99.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$89.99
VEUVE CLICQUOT NV ROSE
CHAMPAGNE
A BEAUTIFUL DRY ROSE
The non-vintage rosé is the end result of a
desire
to create a rosé champagne with a delightfully
luscious, fruit-based charm. Jacques Péters, the
cellarmaster, and his team wanted a champagne that
would be accessible and naturally engaging while
conserving Veuve Clicquot's essential values in terms
of style.
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "This seems
drier than its stablemate, the famous Yellow Label,
and is the better for it. There is an urgent freshness
here, driven by red currants and tight plum skin
flavors. It is lively but full in the mouth, and shows just
the right bottle age."
Reg $74.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$64.99
VUEVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN 1985 VINTAGE
ROSE
Wine Spectator 94 points:
"A fine example of a mature rose Champagne. From a
stellar vintage, this has mellowed to a burnished
copper hue, featuring warm autumn aromas and
flavors of preserved berries, leaves, wood smoke and
roasted walnut, all backed by a firm structure and a dry
profile. A treat for rose lovers."
Reg $119.00 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$105.00
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN DEMI-SEC
Winery Notes:
"Demi-Sec is blended largely from Pinot Noir with
Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier as well as reserve
wines. The liqueur d'expédition (carefully prepared
and dosed with 45 g per litre by our oenologists) gives
it a sweeter yet still very fresh harmony. Demi-Sec is at
its best when served with desserts. You could even
serve it in a carafe, not to decant it but to admire the
colour and the delicate bubbles of this elegant wine."
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "This strikes
a nice balance between fruit and sweetness, retaining
plenty of fresh fruity acid structure. It's like a sparkling
Vouvray but with texture and depth; nothing sugary
here. The flavors extend smoothly into a clean and
layered finish. "
Reg $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $44.99
VEUVE CLICQUOT LA GRANDE DAME 1998
CHAMPAGNE WITH RIVA GIFT BOX
Veuve Clicquot partners with Riva to introduce
the
ultimate jet-set accessories with the La Grande Dame
by Riva Cruiser Collection. Excellent materials,
elaborate details and smooth finishing echo the iconic
Riva boats of the 1960s and evoke the opulent style of
La Dolce Vita.
This Limited Edition Gift Box is made of black lacquer and mahogany, with chrome and leather details and encases one Special Edition La Grande Dame 1998 bottle.
This wine has unbelievable aging potential. The
1998 vintage of La Grande Dame, the quintessence of
the Veuve Clicquot style, reaches a peak of
refinement, without losing its legendary strength
produced by a blend including nearly two-thirds of
Pinot Noir.
Wine & Spirits 95 points: "The contrast of
depth and brightness, or intensity and
weightlessness creates a sense of harmonic
resonance in this wine. All the aromatics are potent,
from the scent of rising bread dough to the red skin of
an apple, all the corresponding flavors rich yet
refreshing. The firmness of the acidity seems to add
briskness to the mousse, leaving a clean, chiseled
impression of the chalk soils in which this grew. Once
in a while, there is a young beauty who will age into a
more profound older beauty; La Grande Dame is part
of that rare breed."
Wine Enthusiast 92 points:"A superbly
ripe Champagne that has all the open generosity of
the 1998 vintage. Peach and apricot aromas are
followed by flavors of hazelnuts, honey and spices. Of
course, it is still very young, and, like all vintages of La
Grande Dame, it will age for many years."
Reg $159.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$145.99
MOET & CHANDON NV BRUT IMPERIAL
CHAMPAGNE
Wine Enthusiast 86 points: "A soft, floral
nose open this mid-weight wine. the apple-pear
aromas and flavors are ripe and slightly sweet, but a
slightly dry, chalky note keeps it from becoming
cloying, and its just a shade sweeter than the Brut
Imperial. The chalk and apple notes play out on the
moderately long finish."
Reg $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$32.99
MOET & CHANDON NV ROSE IMPERIAL
CHAMPAGNE
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Moet &
Chandon Champagne Brut Rose Imperial is dry and
slightly tart, this rose leaves a mouthwatering
impression in the wake of strawberry and sour cherry
notes. Light-weight, with a moderate finish."
Reg $52.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$44.99
MOET & CHANDON NECTAR
CHAMPAGNE
Winery Notes: "Nectar Impèrial is the
outcome of a special assemblage of the three grape
varieties built around the structure of the Pinot Noir. It
was designed to preserve the fresh taste of
champagne while offering a subtle sweetness."
Reg $44.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$39.99
MOET & CHANDON NECTAR ROSE
CHAMPAGNE
Wine Spectator 87 points: "A lightly sweet
rose, displaying cherry Life Saver, ginger and honey
notes. Open and airy in texture, yet smooth, lingering
nicely on the finish."
Reg $64.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$54.99
PANNIER BRUT ROSE' CHAMPAGNE
Champagne Pannier . . . founded in 1899 but
little
known in the U.S. . . . made from the traditional
Champagne blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and
Pinot Meunier . . . their Brut Rose' is made by adding a
small amount of Pinot Noir to the finished Cuvee, an
approved Champagne method which gives it a
beautiful golden salmon color, added weight and
turns the finished product quite lush.
Wine Spectator 89 points: "Rich and
supple, with a
beam of berry, mineral and spice notes running
through it. Very creamy, with moderate length. Drink
now. 600 cases imported."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$24.99
POMMERY BRUT CHAMPAGNE
Win Spectator 89 points: "Broad and
inviting, exhibiting peach,
honey and spice flavors. This is creamy and, though
balanced on the soft side, stays focused, with
moderate length."
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $36.99
POMMERY BRUT CHAMPAGNE 1.5L
Win Spectator 89 points: "Broad and
inviting, exhibiting peach,
honey and spice flavors. This is creamy and, though
balanced on the soft side, stays focused, with
moderate length."
Reg . . . $89.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $79.99
MICHEL ARNOULD & FILS GRAND CRU
BRUT TRADITION CHAMPAGNE
Winery Notes: "100% Pinot Noir. This
vintage is the pure expression of the combination of
Pinot Noir and the Grand Cru soil of Verzenay. This
balanced champagne combines freshness, delicacy
and an appropriate vinfication process. Strong nose,
round and fruity. Aromas of soft fruits (apricots or
peaches for example) which are starting to mature
into crystalised fruits. A gentle attack, beautiful
sensation of softness and sweetness. Hints of white
fruits. Milk caramel and long lasting taste on the
palate. Ripe and zesty fruit aroma begins focused on
fruit, apples and lemons and a hint of honey, with
Pinot "milk chocolate" becoming more evident with
time in the glass."
Reg $46.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$39.99
MICHEL ARNOULD & FILS GRAND CRU
BRUT ROSE CHAMPAGNE
Winery Notes: "Pure Pinot Noir Grand
Cru, acquired by assembling different vintages and
red Coteaux Champenoises coming from old vines.
Hints of raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant. Very refined
on the palate where we find again these aromas of
raspberries, strawberries and grenadine. Great fruit
intensity, length and character."
Reg $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$43.99
COUTIER BRUT TRADITION GRAND CRU NV
CHAMPAGNE
International Wine Cellar 91 points:
"Bright yellow with a strong bead. Sexy, strongly
perfumed bouquet displays melon, white peach and
strawberry, along with a sexy floral overtone. Sweet
pear, strawberry and raspberry flavors are refreshingly
juicy, with slow-building spices adding interest.
Tightened up with air, but finishes with excellent clarity
and a silky texture."
Reg $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$41.99
NICHOLAS FEUILLATTE BLUE LABEL
BRUT CHAMPAGNE
Winery Notes:
"It is composed of 20% of the Chardonnay grape
variety, for elegance and delicacy, 40% of Pinot Noir,
for roundness and structure and 40% of Pinot Meunier
for fruitiness.
Pale gold in color, abundance of delicate bubbles.
Floral aromas of fruit with subtle predominance of
white fruits: pear, apple, almonds and hazelnuts.
Fresh opening, smooth, pleasant and balanced."
Wine Spectator 89 points:"Creamy, with
caramel tones in the flavor spectrum, along with
apricot, grapefruit and a touch of mineral. The mousse
is assertive, helped along by a chalky feel on the
finish."
Reg $36.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$28.99
GOSSET BRUT EXCELLENCE
CHAMPAGNE
Winery Notes:
"Aromas of pear and honeysuckle perfume the
bouquet. This is a beautifully balanced champagne
with a long, expressive finish.
Gosset only uses juice from the first and best
pressing of grapes, and unlike most other producers,
initial fermentation is still carried out in small oak
barrels."
Wine Spectator 91 points: "A rich,
aromatic and medium-bodied bubbly, full of pencil
shavings, honey and candied fruit flavors allied to a
moderately firm structure. Fine length."
Reg $41.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $35.99
CANARD-DUCHENE CHARLES VII BRUT
GRANDE CUVEE BLANC DE BLANCS
Winery Notes: "Brut, with its pale
golden colour and green hues, expresses a great
balance between maturity and freshness with a
surprising contrast: a lovely fine nose, fruity and
flowery, brings the Chardonnay element to the fore. It
is long on the palate, with complex flavours."
Reg $45.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $39.99
CANARD-DUCHENE CHARLES VII GRANDE
CUVEE BLANC DE NOIRS
Winery Notes: "Composed exclusively
of black grapes (70% Pinots Noirs and 30% Pinots
Meuniers), is a wine for connoisseurs, which can be
drunk throughout a meal. Its complex aromas,
richness and finesse suggesting mushrooms and
forest undergrowth, together with stewed fruit, are
typical of pinots: Pinot noir finds its best expression
with time."
Reg $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $34.99
HEIDSIECK MONOPOLE BLUE TOP BRUT
CHAMPAGNE
Wine Spectator 90 points: "Delicate in
style, with fine bubbles and apple, wheat beer and
mineral flavors. Precise and intense, this is balanced,
with a lingering aftertaste of chalk. Drink now through
2012"
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $29.99
PIPER-HEIDSIECK BRUT CHAMPAGNE
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "Toasty
aromas leap from the glass in this deliciously mature
wine. It is soft but still very dry, with acidity tamed by
both fine, mature fruit and a creamy texture that sits
well in the mouth. This is a very fine, tasty wine."
Reg $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $33.99
PIPER-HEIDSIECK ROSE CHAMPAGNE
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "Very
concentrated and vibrant, this Champagne delivers
cherry, cranberry and spice notes on a broad swath of
cashmerelike texture. The structure emerges on the
finish, but it remains focused and balanced
throughout. Drink now. 2,000 cases imported."
Reg $51.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $41.99
TAITTINGER LA FRANCAISE BRUT
CHAMPAGNE
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "A rich
Champagne, beautifully elegant, touched by yellow
fruits, apples and just the right amount of weight.
There are final hints of toast, spice and creamy
coconut milk, giving a Champagne that is as much
about wine as about bubbles."
Reg $43.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $32.99
KRUG "GRAND CUVEE" BRUT
CHAMPAGNE
Wine Spectator 95 points: "A powerful,
well-toned
Champagne, featuring coconut, toast, grapefruit and
coffee aromas and flavors. There are plenty of bass
notes, punctuated by crisp acidity, and it all comes
together on the fine texture with an aftertaste of
roasted hazelnut and coffee. Drink now through 2014."
Reg $159.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$119.99
DOM PERIGNON 2000 VINTAGE WITH GIFT
BAG
Wine Enthusiast 95 points:"This is a
classic
Dom Perignon vintage. It's big and fruity initially, a
mouthful of ripeness. Then the texture and structure of
this dense wine come through. It's as much wine as
Champagne, rich, the apple and fresh pear flavors
bying with yeasty and a tense crispness. Worth aging,
it will be even better in 3-4 years."
Reg $149.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $129.99
LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER
CHAMPAGNE
TOP 100 WINE SPECTATOR 2009
Champagne Louis Roederer, creator of the
famous Cristal prestige cuvée, has been synonymous
with the world's great champagnes since 1776.
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Light and
lively, featuring apple, toast, ginger and light vanilla
flavors. Balanced and on the dry side, with a creamy
texture and a lingering butter pastry aftertaste."
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "Although this
tastes younger than some recent bottlings of this
great nonvintagem it is still a fine wine. Its apple
flavors meld effortlessly with citrus, grapefruit zest and
just a touch of toast to show the depth of flavor that will
emerge after a few more months in bottle."
Reg $44.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $34.99
LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL CHAMPAGNE
2000 . . . limited
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "This is a
lightweight Cristal, floating and fresh, without the
punch this great wine can have from Pinot Noir. It is
also way too young. To taste, there is good balance,
but the persistent grapefruit flavor shows the wine's
youth."
Wine Spectator 92 points: "This goes for
personality and finesse. An assertive, honeyed style,
with plenty of citrus flavors. Mature coffee and roasted
nut accents are peeking through, with a robust
structure and a dried citrus aftertaste. Drink now
through 2025."
Reg $249.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $225.00
LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL CHAMPAGNE
1999 1.5L . .
. extremely limited
Wine Advocate 98 points:
"One of the finest Champagnes I have ever
brought to my lips, the 1999 Cristal bursts
from the glass with fresh hazelnut and apple
scents. Elegant, deep, and silky-textured,
this medium to full-bodied beauty is
immensely concentrated, pure, packed with
apple flavors, and astoundingly long in the
finish."
Reg $559.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $499.99
SPARKLING WINES
KLUGE ESTATE SP BLANC DE BLANCS
2005
Winery Notes: "This methode
Champenoise sparkling
wine is made from Kluge Estate's best Chardonnay
grapes. The vibrant Chardonnay aromas are focused
and complex, exhibiting notes of ripe apple and pear
with hints of hazelnut and roasted almond. The wine
is medium- bodied with a creamy, finely-beaded
mouthfeel and a clean, zesty finish."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$21.99
KLUGE ESTATE SP ROSE 2005
Winery Notes: "SP Rose, a vibrant
salmon hue,
exhibits complexity from aging on the lees for 21-24
months. To complement the wine's freshness, a very
low dosage was added at disgorging. The result is a
fruity and floral nose, a sensuous body, and delightful
flavors - notes of cherry, rose petal, and raspberry,
with a touch of toast."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$21.99
ROEDERER ESTATE
BRUT
Roederer
Estate Brut, the first California sparkling
wine produced by Champagne Louis Roederer,
builds upon a 200-year tradition of fine
winemaking that has made Roederer Champagne
among the most sought-after in the world.
Winery Notes: The Roederer
Estate Brut is crisp and elegant with complex
pear, spice and hazelnut flavors. It is fresh
and lightly fruity with great finesse and
depth of flavor.
Wine Enthusiast 92
points: "This is an absolutely first-rate
bubbly, dry, smooth and rich. Has complex
flavors of peaches, limes and strawberries,
accented by doughy yeast and smoky flavors.
Really defines the balanced elegance and
pedigree you want in a great sparkler."
Reg $21.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $17.99
J VINEYARDS & WINERY CUVEE 20
BRUT
Winery Notes:
"55% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir, 2% Pinot Meunier
Celebrating twenty years of winemaking excellence, J
Cuvée 20 proudly displays an exceptional, stylish
assemblage from cool-climate vineyard sites in the
Russian River Valley.
This J non-vintage Brut gracefully opens up with
crisp
lemon peel, honeysuckle and delicate yeast aromas.
Upon entry, these notes follow through to a mix of Fuji
apple and grapefruit interlaced with toast, caramel
and almond flavors on the mid-palate. The acidity
adds just enough liveliness and the citrus zest leads
to a lingering, warm pear and lush finish."
Wine Enthusiast 90 points: "With mid-
summer comes the annual release of J's
nonvintage Cuve 20. This year's bottling is richer than
last year's, and offers broad citrus, raspberry, vanilla
and yeasty brioche flavors. The wine feels clean,
vibrant and smooth."
Reg $34.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$29.99
GRUET BRUT NV
Winery Notes: "With a delicate mousse,
Gruet's classic Brut blend of
75 percent Chardonnay and 25 percent Pinot Noir
showcases varietal Chardonnay aromas of green
apple, citrus and tropical fruit. While en tirage for 24
months, this sparkler developed intriguing toasty
notes, roundness on the palate from the Pinot Noir
component and good length, creating a pleasurable,
extended finish that remains crisp and refreshing
while simultaneously rich and complex."
Reg $15.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$12.99
GRUET BLANC DE NOIRS NV
Winery Notes: "The rich and toasty
character of this Blanc de
Noirs is balanced and superb. Aged for two-year
minimum, the palate is developed and shows rich
complex flavors. The amazing berries aromas and the
creamy texture play a leading role and create a great
finesse. A fine salmon color,
aggressive mousse and a lovely fruity wine with plenty
of immediate charm and toasty aromas. There is also
an explosive juicy flavor of raspberry."
Reg $15.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$12.99
MUMM NAPA CUVEE M NAPA VALLEY
Winery Notes: "Cuvee M exhibits a
graceful stream of very fine
bubbles gently rising to a persistent mousse cordon
with a light peach rose color. The aromas are elegant,
rich and complex, showing fresh white and yellow
stone fruits with subtle hints of wild strawberry. A light
touch of fresh brioche, with hints of vanilla and honey
add to the wine's complex bouquet. On the palate, full
flavors of peach and pear combine with a creamy
caramel character, which lingers into a long satisfying
finish. Mumm Napa's Cuvee M is the perfect sparkling
wine for champagne cocktails."
REG . . . $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$15.99
GLORIA FERRER BRUT SONOMA
COUNTY
#78 WINE SPECTATOR Top 100 of 2009
Winery Notes: "Produced exclusively with
hand-picked grapes, this
Cuvée was put on the American market for the first
time in 1985. It is prepared according to the traditional
method. Its bouquet with pear aroma distinguishes it
from other sparkling wines and the fruity aroma lends
it an initial effervescence which culminates in a
lingering, creamy effect. 85% Pinot Noir, 15%
Chardonnay."
Wine Spectator 90 points: "Lively and fun
to drink, with creamy Asian pear and
citrus aromas that lead to crisp, easygoing apple,
yeasty cinnamon and mineral flavors. Drink now
through 2012."
REG . . . $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$16.99
COPPOLA SOFIA BLANC DE BLANCS
Winery Notes: "Delicately fruity and
delightfully refreshing,
Sofia Blanc de Blancs is a rare blend of Pinot Blanc,
Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscat. The crisp flavors of
apples and pears are made brighter by a hint of citrus
and honeysuckle."
REG . . . $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$14.99
COPPOLA SOFIA BLANC DE BLANCS (4 Pack-
187mL)
Winery Notes: "Delicately fruity and
delightfully refreshing,
Sofia Blanc de Blancs is a rare blend of Pinot Blanc,
Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscat. The crisp flavors of
apples and pears are made brighter by a hint of citrus
and honeysuckle."
REG . . . $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$14.99
ROTARI BRUT TALENTO TRENTO D.O.C.
Clean, crisp and dry with a full, creamy finish . . .
we've
been recommending Rotari for ten years at least . . .
by far our best selling sparkler . . . NOTHING ELSE
COMES CLOSE . . . made from Chardonnay and
Pinot
Noir and fermented in the bottle for 24 months on its
own yeasty lees . . . just like the big boys in
Champagne. The grapes are grown in the foothills
between the Alps and the Dolomites in the far
Northeast of Italy . . . Italy's best growing region for
crisp white wines and dry Champagne method
sparklers. You can't get much closer to the real thing
than this "Metodo Classico" in the bright yellow label.
REG . . . $14.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$12.99
LUCIEN ALBRECHT CREMANT D'ALSACE
BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS
Lucien Albrecht, Jean's father, pioneered
Crémant production in 1971 and helped gain an
Appellation Contrôlêe for the wine and for Alsace. The
wines vinified by the classic Champagne Method from
100% free run juice, are the best sparkling wines in
France outside of Champagne itself. Recently Maison
Lucien Albrecht was awarded four gold medals at a
comprehensive National I.N.A.O. tasting of all
sparkling wines in France, giving the firm more gold
medals than any other Crémant producer in France.
Wine Enthusiast 90 points: "Albrecht
obviously has a skill in sparkling wines,
because this, like its partner rose, is skillfully made,
full of fruit and richness."
REG . . . $24.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$17.99
LUCIEN ALBRECHT CREMANT D'ALSACE
BRUT ROSE
Winery Notes:
"The grapes are hand picked. The whole cluster
grapes are directly pressed in a pneumatic press with
a long and soft pressing, hence the coral/ light pink
salmon color. Cremant Rosé is made by the
Champagne Methode. The second fermentation takes
place in the bottle. Afterwards it stays on its lees for 9
months follow by the remuage and disgorging.
Made with 100% Pinot noir this sparkler has bright
pink colour. Red Berry on the Palate.Perfumed nose
with notes of red fruits. Attractive, round fruit on the
palate."
REG . . . $24.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$17.99
WILLM "CUVEE LEON IX" CREMANT D'ALSACE,
FRANCE
Winery Notes: "The Cremants d'Alsace: a
delightful range of sparkling
wines made from the champagne method (methode
traditionnelle). Yellow pale disk with nice brilliance
and persisting mousse. An expressive nose full of
fresh fruits, apple peaches and apricots. Nice maturity
and ripe fruit on the palate."
Wine Enthusiast 88 points:
"With crisp apple and green pear flavors this is an
attractive aperitif-style wine that could age for a few
months in bottle. There is a touch of caramel
toastiness that adds complexity to this invigorating
wine."
Reg $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$14.99
PROSECCO
ADRIANO ADAMI GARBEL BRUT PROSECCO
Winery Notes: "Dei Casel" is the
local nickname for the Adriano Adami family.
The Prosecco that bears this name is made from
grapes harvested in the Valdobbiadene and Vidor
areas. In these hills the climate and land bestow
particularly delicate fragrances and flavours to the
spumante. The fruit finds its maximum expression in it
and the frank and decidedly sweet flavor reflects the
culture and tradition of the Marca Trevigiana.
Moderately fine, persistent, and frothy mousse. Lovely,
elegant scents of green apples, white wildflowers,
minerals, and glazed almonds. The palate is dry but
still generous with flavors of yellow cherries and
tropical fruits, and a very long finish. Excellent."
Reg $17.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$12.99
NINO FRANCO RUSTICO PROSECCO
Winery Notes:
"Nino Franco's non-vintage sparkling Rustico
Prosecco is unquestionably the world's finest value in
a high quality, Champagne look-alike. The non-
vintage, light-bodied Prosecco di Valdobiaddene
Rustico offers gorgeously elegant, fresh, lively fruit,
notes of bread dough and citrus, and persistent
effervescence."
The Wine Advocate 89 points:
"Chalky, mineral notes emerge from Franco's NV
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Rustico. This focused,
taut Prosecco reveals notable character in its vibrant,
energetic fruit with wonderful purity and balance. The
Rustico is a very serious wine for the money."
Reg $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$15.99
SPUMANTI GEMIN PROSECCO DI
VALOBBIADENE
Winery Notes: "Crisp and high in acidity
with bright apples delicious. The nose on this
very nice sparkler is of crisp green apples."
Reg $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$13.99
BISOL PROSECCO DI VALDOBBIADENE
CREDE 2007
Wine Enthusiast 90 points
"Crede is among our favorite Proseccos year after
year
and the reason we love it so much is because of its
sharp mineral focus and generous aromas of peach,
honey and citrus. The wine offers balance and
harmony with a floral flair and a bright, crisp close.
The blend sees 15% Pinot Bianco and Verdiso."
The Wine Advocate 89 points:
"Consistently one of the finest light-bodied, refreshing,
crisp, pure Italian sparkling whites, Bisol's non-
vintage Prosseco Crede reveals lovely citrus notes
offered in an alluring, lively style."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$21.99
ZARDETTO BRUT PROSECCO
Winery Notes:
"A blend of 95% Prosecco and 5% Chardonnay.
Crystal clear with a hearty white foam and fine
perlage. Fresh fragrant aromas and a delicately soft
and harmonious taste are the hallmarks of this
quintessential aperitif wine."
Wine Enthusiast 89 points:
"Here's another terrific no-fuss Italian sparkler with a
tight, tonic mouthfeel. There's nice linearity and
coherency to the aromas that recall stone fruit and
lemon drop."
The Wine Advocate 89 points:
"One of the finest of the bevy of light-bodied, crisp,
tasty Proseccos in the marketplace, this blend of 95%
Prosecco and 5% Chardonnay is frothy, fresh, and
savory."
Reg . . . $16.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $11.99
HILLINGER SECCO SPARKLING ROSE
Winery Notes: "Gently sparkling with
fine
fruit: that's the Hillinger Secco - the new light pink
creation of 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Fresh rosé
colour, extraordinarily elegant mousse. The bouquet
slightly resembles red berries; fresh, fruity and
delicate on the palate, well integrated acidity and a
harmonious and lingering finish."
Reg . . .
$19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $13.99
RIONDO PROSECCO
Wine Advocate 90 points: " "This
effusively fruity, light-bodied offering offers terrific floral
notes, persistent effervescence, and a clean, delicate
finish. There is not much body or weight in this crystal
clean, pure, sparkling white. It is an ideal aperitif to
enjoy over the next year. It is an amazing Prosecco"
Reg $14.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $11.99
RIONDO ROSE PROSECCO
Winery Notes: "This tasty light pink
hued sparkler displays fine bubbles packed with
aromas and flavors of sweet cherries and fresh
picked strawberries. It is light to medium bodied,
lively, fresh and explosively fruity."
Reg $15.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $12.99
CAVA
CRISTALINO CAVA BRUT
Winery Notes: "Straw color, smooth and
fresh aromas; fine and fruity
palate with a dry aftertaste. Clean, dry and crisp with
citrus and apple flavors."
Wine Enthusiast 88 points: "Cristalino is
always a solid go-to Cava. This brut is
round, slightly yeasty and shows citrus aromas that
veer toward lemon-lime. The palate is healthy and
clean, with a narrow set of citrus and apple flavors.
Fairly full and long on the finish, which makes the
whole package more than worth-while given the cost."
Reg $9.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$7.99
1+1= 3 CAVA BRUT
"The N.V. Cava Brut is estate-grown and made
from 45% Xarel-lo, 30% Parellada, and 25% Macabeo.
Pale straw-colored, it offers up aromas of apple and
pear along with a persistent stream of small bubbles.
Crisp, dry, and racy on the palate, this vibrant effort
has a clean, moderately lengthy finish."
REG . . . $17.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$12.99
MARQUES DE GELIDA BRUT CAVA
EXCLUSIVE
2005
Wine Advocate 86 points: "Terrific value in
sparkling
wine from Spain, this blend of Macabeu, Xarel-Lo,
Parellada, and Chardonnay is a crisp, elegant, estate-
bottled effort offering notes of honeysuckle, a dry taste,
and excellent freshness as well as liveliness. Drink it
over the next year. It is a superb value."
Reg $20.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$13.99
SPIRITS
TESSERON 4 BOTTLE MINIATURE SAMPLER
GIFT SET
One 50 ml bottle of each . . .
Lot No 29 . . . 100 points, Robert Parker's
Hedonist Guide.
Lot No 53 . . . 98 points, Robert Parker's Hedonist
Guide.
Lot No 76 . . . 4 Stars Highly Recommended,
Spirit Journal, F.Paul Pacult.
Lot No 90 . . . 3 Stars Recommended, Spirit
Journal, F.Paul Pacult.
Reg 49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE
$39.99
TESSERON TRADITION LOT NO 53 XO
GRANDE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC GIFT SET
An XO blend of 50 years and older, from 1953 and
earlier
Robert Parker's Hedonist's Guide, 98
points: "We finished with the new release of
Tesseron's Cognac. The Tesseron family made its
fortune in the Cognac business, and it is one of the
few families to possess ancient stocks of great
vintages that have not been diluted with water or
manipulated in any manner. They released small
quantities of Lot 29 (1929), which remains the most
ethereal Cognac I have ever tasted. I'm no expert, but
their newest release, the 1953, seems close in quality
to the 1929. Slightly darker than the 1929, the 1953 is
pure silk, which at this alcohol level is very dangerous
indeed. The complex aromatics can fill a room."
Wine Enthusiast 100 points: "The
nosing passes find an oaky/nut paste aroma with
fruity notes of berries, dried fruit, plums, pears and
soft cheese. The palate entry is composed, succulent
and honeyed by midpalate the flavors deepen to
include caramel, rancio and orange rind. Finishes
beautifully with depth, finesse and maturity."
Each bottle of Lot 53 comes with two Riedel
Cognac
Glasses at no charge . . . a $40 value.
Reg . . . $159.00 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $149.99 limited
production
BLACK DUCK CRANBERRY LIQUEUR
This is the ultimate Liqueur that it includes a drink
and cooking recipe booklet. So you can use a quarter
of it for the ham and the rest of the bottle making
Seabreeze's and Martini's for your family and friends.
Enjoy
Reg . . . $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $15.99
WASMUND'S OWN "AGE IT YOURSELF"
BARREL
OF
WHISKY - Only 2 Kits Left
· Wasmund's Malt Whisky Aging Kit
Kit includes 2 bottles of Wasmund's Rye Spirit
unaged
whisky and one 2 Liter Aging Barrel
quantities are limited.
Reg . . . $94.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $89.99
SMIRNOFF VODKA 1L
BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE 90
points: "The medium-full bodied Smirnoff Vodka
is reminiscent of lemon, white pepper, charcoal; full,
bold texture; smoky sensation is followed by a burst of
rich flavor."
Reg $15.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$13.99 (Rebate up to $50)
DE MARSY V.S. FINE COGNAC
Aged 7 years. our own cognac import. smooth,
too, but it does have that bit of a bite that VS Cognac
drinkers enjoy.
Reg $25.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .$15.99
DE MARSY V.S.O.P FINE COGNAC
Aged 10 years. A bit darker and weightier than
the VS.
Reg $27.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .$17.99
TAMDHU SPEYSIDE 10 YEAR OLD SINGLE
MALT SCOTCH
One of Scotland's oldest, yet least-known
distilleries. Named for the Tamdhu Spring which
supplies its water. Tamdhu is the main ingredient in
the excellent blended scotch called The Famous
Grouse. It is a light, spicy, caramel-toffee nosed
whisky . . . AGED 10 YEARS . . . very smooth indeed.
Scotch expert, Michael Jackson, describes
Tamdhu as "bright gold" in color. "Clean, sweet. Very
slightly toffeeish. An easily drinkable, malt-accented
introduction to singles." Add a splash of spring water
to bring out the butterscotch undertones. Tamdhu
used to sell for $35 . . . at 20 bucks it's a steal.
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE $19.99
FIREFLY SWEET TEA VODKA 750 ml
Take a sip and, it tastes just like a really good cup
of iced tea!!
Some people mix it with lemonade to create a
John Daly, an alcoholic version of an Arnold Palmer.
Others
serve it over ice, lime juice, mint leaves and soda
water as a "mo-tea-to."
Reg . . . $21.99 Pearson's Sale Price . . .
$19.99
JIM BEAM 7 YEAR OLD DISTILLERS
SERIES
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A new release from Jim Beam celebrating the seven
master distillers in the company's history, whose tales
are told on the sides of the bottle - from Jacob Beam
of the Old Tub distillery through to present incumbent
Fred Noe. Fittingly, Jim Beam Distiller's Series has
been aged seven years.
Reg . . . $24.99 PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$19.99
GLENLIVET 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH SPEYSIDE
Distillery Notes: "The Glenlivet 12 year
old elegantly combines the gentle aromas of summer
meadows and tropical fruits. Fresh floral flavors with
notes of vanilla develop into a soft finish that adds an
enticing richness to this acclaimed single malt
whisky."
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $34.99
GLENLIVET 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH SPEYSIDE 1.75L
Distillery Notes: "The Glenlivet 12 year
old elegantly combines the gentle aromas of summer
meadows and tropical fruits. Fresh floral flavors with
notes of vanilla develop into a soft finish that adds an
enticing richness to this acclaimed single malt
whisky."
Reg . . . $74.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $67.99
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL
100TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED CENTENARY
EDITION 750ml
Johnnie Walker has been soothing our souls for
100 years now and it's time to celebrate with the
limited edition Johnnie Walker Black. It was in 1909
when Johnnie and his grandsons named the first
signature black label and the company has blended
the scotch in the exact same style since then. It was
grandson Alexander II who decided to do a square-
shaped bottle in order to reduce breakage when
shipping. The Black Label Centenary Edition features
a timeline of the company on the back of the bottle.
Reg $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$33.99
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL 1.75L
Johnnie Walker Black Label is a deep and
complex flavor which is also an unquestionable mark
of power and refinement. It is a luxury blend and a
luxury brand, with a completely individual personality.
As many as 40 whiskies, each aged 12 years or more,
make up this satisfyingly complex blend. Decade after
decade, Black Label wins awards and accolades.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$53.99
DON JULIO BLANCO TEQUILA
The Blanco was given a 'Classic' rating in Wine
Enthusiast Magazine's review of the top spirits of
2007. 'Classic' is their highest recommendation and
was awarded after noted critic Paul Pacult reviewed
over 250 spirits.
Reg $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$34.99
DON JULIO REPOSADO TEQUILA
Smooth, mellow and with an essence of spices.
Aged in American white-oak for 8 months. Incredibly
soft and elegant hints of dark chocolate, vanilla and
light cinnamon balanced with subtle notes of pear,
apple and lemon for a lightly honeyed and smooth
flavor to be savored. Silky, warm finish with an
essence of dried fruit and nuts, redolent of a caramel
apple.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$39.99
DON JULIO ANEJO TEQUILA
Golden-hued, oaky and full flavored. Aged in
American white-oak for 18 months. Wonderfully
complex with expressions of cooked agave and wild
honey. Notes of cherries and strawberries with vanilla
and oaky butterscotch. Distinctively full-bodied with
astonishing depth of character. Bright and lightly
spiced finish with the essence of wild honey in the
background for a rewarding long finale.
Reg $69.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$45.99
DON JULIO 1942 TEQUILA
Sixty-Five years of tradition in every sip. Carefully
aged for at least two and a half years. This limited-
edition tequila is best appreciated when served in a
snifter. Adding even more to its exclusivity, Tequila
Don Julio 1942 undergoes a second distillation in a
special still known as Pot Still 6, which refines the
flavors even further. A silky, smooth character that
coats the palate with roasted agave and vanilla
flavors, sun-ripened tropical fruits and spiced
undertones to create a wonderfully unique tequila
experience. Beautiful, sweet agave-laced finish with
lingering hints of oak and rich vanilla essence.
Reg $129.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $104.99
THE MACALLAN 12 YEAR OLD
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "Macallan 12
Yr Old has hints of sweet cream and vanilla due to
aging in used sherry casks from Spain."
Reg . . . $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $41.99
THE MACALLAN CASK STRENGTH
Wine Enthusiast 90-95 points: "Smells of
baked bananas, rancio, hard cheese, burnt matches,
oloroso Sherry, fruit cake, dark chocolate; firm and
luscious at midpalate; long, chewy."
Reg . . . $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $52.99
THE MACALLAN 15 YEAR OLD
Wine Enthusiast 96-100
points: "CLASSIC / Highest
Recommendation: "An initial bouquet of the dried
yellow fruit found in muesli; later on, added scents of
unsweetened coconut, honey, and light toffee
beautifully complement the dried fruit aroma. The
palate entry is chewy and honeyed; at midpalate the
dried fruit, clover, and honey flavors meld delightfully
with the oily, creamy texture. Concludes sensuously
and regally."
Reg . . . $79.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $65.99
THE MACALLAN 18 YEAR OLD
The Macallan Sherry Oak is exclusively matured
in selected Sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain. This
satisfyingly complex Single Malt, matured at The
Macallan distillery for a minimum of 12 years is
characterised by its rich color, aroma and flavor with
hints of dried fruits, spice and chocolate orange. A
benchmark: not just for Macallan, but for aged whisky
everywhere. Sets the standard for sherried Speysides
to aspire to. 'Best Malt in the World': The Macallan 18
years old, Whisky Magazine.
Distillery Notes: "Light mahogany in color. Nose
of dried fruits and ginger, with a hint of citrus, vanilla
and cinnamon. Palate offers rich dried fruits with
spice, clove, orange and wood smoke. Finish is full
and lingering, with dried fruits and sweet toffee, ginger
and a hint of wood smoke."
Reg . . . $159.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $129.99
GLENMORANGIE 10 YEAR OLD ORIGINAL
SINGLE MALT
The Malt Advocate 93
points: "Glenmorangie Original is an inviting
single malt whisky, acclaimed and appreciated by
luxury spirit drinkers around the world. The original
expression of Glenmorangie's elegant, floral spirit that
is renowned the world over for exquisite finesse and
alluring complexity, Glenmorangie The Original is the
intriguing marriage of delicate spirit and long, slow
maturation. The taste characteristics from the first-fill
bourbon casks that permeates the majority of the
aged spirit, coupled with the increased proportion of
our 'designer casks' (made from slow-growth, air-
dried American oak from the Ozark Mountains of
Missouri), results in a delicious spirit that enhances
the relaxed and convivial mood of the group by igniting
the senses. The Original is, quite simply, the most
delicate and deliciously complex single malt whisky in
the world. Aroma: Imagine yourself in an Italian
garden surrounded with mandarin, lemon, apple, pear
and peach trees, their fruit ripening in the sun. Add to
this the scent of vanilla ice cream, then enjoy the
herbal aromas of geranium and wild mint growing
nearby Taste: Savour the fruits of the Italian garden as
creamy vanilla slips like liquid silk over the tongue as
peaches and cream, mandarins and lemons
effervesce in the mouth Finish: The charming
sweetness of delicious juices is left on the tongue
pale."
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $33.99
GLENMORANGIE 12 YEAR OLD QUINTA
RUBAN EXTRA MATURED PORT CASK
Distillery Notes: "Glenmorangie Quinta
Ruban is a velvety-textured single malt whisky, for
confident, colourful, dynamic luxury spirit drinkers who
like to take the lead. A mature Glenmorangie that is
transferred from the original ex-bourbon cask and
then extra matured or "finished" in port pipes, shipped
from the 'Quintas' or wine estates of Portugal.
Maturation in the ruby port pipes develops The Quinta
Ruban into a voluptuously smooth spirit with a
complex balance of sweet and dry flavours that
engage the entire palate and envelope it in an
intriguing balance of smooth velvet and crisp, cooling
textures. Non chill-filtered and with an ABV of 46%, its
key flavour notes are rich, chocolately and minty.
Aroma: One sniff and you're immediately transported
to a traditional Christmas dinner party, in a candle-lit
dining room with the aroma of just-peeled mandarin
oranges and Belgian chocolate mint crisps. Walnut
shells have been thrown on the roaring fire where
their scent mixes with the lingering aroma of nutmeg
from the Christmas pudding and the warm, musky
scent of sandalwood that emanates from the wood-
panelled room Taste: A caress of silk velvet on the
tongue gives way to a swathe of rich, dark chocolate-
enrobed walnuts leaving in their wake the lemony-
rose jelly texture of Turkish delight. Then sugar-coated
crystallised orange segments emerge, countered by
crisp mint chocolate, adding a chiffon like texture
Finish: Lingering memories of dark minty chocolate."
Reg . . . $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $49.99
GLENMORANGIE 12 YEAR OLD LASANTA
EXTRA MATURED SHERRY CASK
Distillery Notes: "Glenmorangie
Lasanta is an elegant and full-bodied single malt
whisky that has been extra matured in Spanish
Oloroso Sherry casks after a minimum of 10 years in
ex-bourbon casks. Its luscious, soft mouth filling
texture, and its deep, enticing, sweet aroma appeals
to luxury spirit drinkers who like to experiment, and
whose confident choices, warmth and passion inspire
the mood of the group. Non chill-filtered and with an
ABV of 46%, its key flavour notes are of toffee, raisins
and walnuts. Aroma: Like the most delicious dessert
menu imaginable, Lasanta taunts the senses with
chocolate covered raisins, honeycomb and smooth
caramel toffee. Citrus notes clear the way for the
crispy burnt sugar and melting softness of crème
brulee to be replaced by the rich aroma of rum and
raisin ice cream Taste: The full, sweet flavour typical of
Spanish sherry with sultanas, orange segments,
walnuts and butter toffee. Finish: Satisfyingly long with
spiced orange and chocolate enrobed hazelnuts."
Reg . . . $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $49.99
GLENMORANGIE NECTAR D'OR EXTRA
MATURED RANGE SAUTERNES CASK
Distillery Notes: "A captivating single
malt whisky for the sophisticated luxury spirits drinker
who enjoys delicious extravagance and sensual
pleasures. With a tremendous 'gourmand' appeal,
The Nectar D'Òr is Glenmorangie's delicious,
complex base spirit that, after a minimum of 10 years
in ex-bourbon casks, is then extra matured in specially
hand selected Sauternes wine barriques. This makes
it rich and sumptuous with a heady, luscious,
beguiling spectrum of aromatic patisserie desserts
that helps create a memorable occasion whenever it
is enjoyed. Non chill-filtered and with an ABV of 46%,
its key flavour notes are lemony, sumptuous and
syrupy. Aroma: Tempted by the aromas wafting
through the door of a French patisserie, you step
inside to discover a tangy tarte au citron with its crisp
pastry case and smooth lemony cream topping. Next
to it is with its fluffy sponginess and milky vanilla
aroma is a Genoise cake decorate with crystallised
lime and orange peel. You can smell plump juicy
sultanas, dates, warming ginger, coconut and
nutmeg. In the background, gingerbread is baking in a
wood-burning oven Taste: The smooth, melting
creaminess of lemon tart leaves the mouth full of
citrus tang that gives way to crème caramel and zesty
lime. Finish: Languid and sweet with lemon zest,
vanilla cream and delicate hints of ginger and
nutmeg."
Reg . . . $84.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $74.99
GLENMORANGIE ASTAR SINGLE MALT
DESIGNER CASK
This NEW PRODUCT is one for Malt Whisky
connoisseurs with its rich, silky and creamy malt
texture that embodies the heart and soul of
Glenmorangie's time honored tradition of whisky
creation. Astar is exclusively matured in 'Designer
Casks' shipped from the Ozarks. These casks are
made from carefully selected, slow growing, 150-year-
old fine grain, American white oak trees. The wood
has been air dried for a minimum of 24 months before
it is charred and crafted into casks. Glenmorangie
believes 60% of their whisky's character is derived
from the wood it is aged in, so their quest for the very
best wood is unparalleled.
Distillery Notes:Glenmorangie Astar
carries distinct aromas of rich toffee and crème-
brulee, menthol, cinnamon and toasted almonds
embedded in milk followed by flavors of rich, creamy
delicious desserts according to official tasting notes.
Aroma: Hints of ginger, citrus, smoky vanilla.
Oak is noticeable. Water of course opens up the
aroma to an elevated extent bringing out the sweeter
tones, caramel or possibly buttery toffee.
Flavor: Aroma follows through in the taste with spice
and pepper being balanced out by the sweet, creamy
vanilla. Spicy with big mouth feel. Long, warming
finish. Glenmorangie Astar is powerful and best
served with a small splash of water to open it up and
allow it to shine.
Reg . . . $84.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $74.99
GLENMORANGIE EXTREMELY RARE
HIGHLAND 18 YEAR OLD
Glenmorangie 18 year old is specially aged, rare,
malt scotch whisky of distinction. With a rich bouquet
and full, rounded flavour. Slowly matured for 15 years
in ex-bourbon casks then a portion transferred to
Spanish Oloroso sherry casks for the final three years
of maturation.
Distillery Notes: "An attractive deep gold
color, warm and enticing. The bouquet is very full,
round and perfumed with nutty, caramel and vanilla
overtones. The changes that take place during the
extra eight years of maturation are profound. The taste
is exceptionally smooth, 'silky' and round. Find, fully
flavored and subtle. WIth a long consistent aftertaste,
it is delivered with great intensity and depth."
Reg . . . $99.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $89.99
COGNAC TESSERON Lot No. 29 X.O.
EXCEPTION . . . "100 point ethereal Cognac"
Robert Parker 100 points: "We finished
with a rare
Cognac that may not yet be available in the United
States. The Tesseron family, who made their fortune
in Cognac (but are probably best known by wine
lovers as the proprietor of Pontet Canet and Lafon
Rochet) released tiny quantities of single vintage
Cognacs. Although French law does not permit a
vintage date to be used, this is all from 1929*, and is
very limited in availability. I'm not an expert on Cognac,
but anything this smooth, silky, potent, and aromatic,
is truly great stuff. It is about as ethereal Cognac as
anyone could ever hope to drink."
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE $339.99
TRULY THE BEST PRICE ANYWHERE AND
THE
LOWEST ANYONE HAS PRICED THIS
UNBELIEVABLE COGNAC
NAVAN VANILLA COGNAC
Distillery Notes: "From the house of
Grand Marnier comes this cognac-based sweet
vanilla liqueur, made wirth Madagascan black vanilla."
Reg . . . $42.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $27.99
WILLETT SINGLE BARREL ESTATE
RESERVE BOURBON
Malt Advocate 90 points: "Soft and
elegant on the nose and palate, ane very well
balanced. An incredibly drinkable whiskey. There's no
age statement on the bottle, but is was bottled at just
the right time, based on its great balance of flavors.
Notes of vanilla, coconut, and creme brulee, provide a
base for emerging notes of cedar wood shavings,
cinnamon, soft mint and a hint of feffel. A very graceful
bouirbon."
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $36.99
CIROC VODKA FRANCE 750mL
Distilled exclusively from fine French grapes
(specifically mauzac blanc and ugni blanc) grown in
the famed Gaillac and Cognac regions. This fruit
produces a wine using cold-fermentation. Ciroc is
then distilled five times to produce this exquisitely
smooth, fresh vodka.
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "Owns a
peculiar bouquet reminiscent of turkey dressing.
Palate entry is sweet, ripe and grapey, a complete 180-
degree turn from the odd bouquet; midpalate
highlights the sweet, fruity ripeness to the point where
it starts to resemble grappa. Finish is delightfully
sweet, polished and elegant."
Reg . . . $31.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $27.99
CIROC VODKA FRANCE 1L
Distilled exclusively from fine French grapes
(specifically mauzac blanc and ugni blanc) grown in
the famed Gaillac and Cognac regions. This fruit
produces a wine using cold-fermentation. Ciroc is
then distilled five times to produce this exquisitely
smooth, fresh vodka.
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "Owns a
peculiar bouquet reminiscent of turkey dressing.
Palate entry is sweet, ripe and grapey, a complete 180-
degree turn from the odd bouquet; midpalate
highlights the sweet, fruity ripeness to the point where
it starts to resemble grappa. Finish is delightfully
sweet, polished and elegant."
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $34.99
CIROC VODKA FRANCE 1.75L
Distilled exclusively from fine French grapes
(specifically mauzac blanc and ugni blanc) grown in
the famed Gaillac and Cognac regions. This fruit
produces a wine using cold-fermentation. Ciroc is
then distilled five times to produce this exquisitely
smooth, fresh vodka.
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "Owns a
peculiar bouquet reminiscent of turkey dressing.
Palate entry is sweet, ripe and grapey, a complete 180-
degree turn from the odd bouquet; midpalate
highlights the sweet, fruity ripeness to the point where
it starts to resemble grappa. Finish is delightfully
sweet, polished and elegant."
Reg . . . $51.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $48.99
BELVEDERE VODKA 1.75L
Belvedere Vodka is distilled from
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Filed under | Major Sale | 2009 Pearson's Newsletter
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE SALE
I KNOW IT HAS BEEN A HARD YEAR FOR
EVERYONE. BUT 2010 IS UPON US AND WE
SHOULD START THE YEAR RIGHT! TO MAKE SURE
YOU DO WE WILL BE HAVING A SALE ON
CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINES INCLUDING
PROSECCO & CAVA. WE WILL ALSO BE HOLDING A
CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINE (AMERICAN,
IMPORTED,
PROSECCO, & CAVA) TASTING ALL DAY TODAY AND
TOMORROW.
SO COME ON BY WE WILL HAVE MANY
CHAMPAGNES
AND SPARKLING WINES TO TASTE!
EVERYONE HERE FROM YOUR PEARSON'S FAMILY WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOYALTY AND SUPPORT AND WE WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR THAT IS PROPEROUS AND FULL OF GOOD HEALTH!
CHAMPAGNE
VEUVE CLICQUOT NV BRUT YELLOW LABEL
CHAMPAGNE
Wine Spectator 88 points: "The non-
vintage Veuve Clicquot is a bracing Champagne,
boasting almond, honey and ginger flavors; appealing
texturally, it firms up on the finish; sure to be a crowd
pleaser."
Reg $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$35.99
VEUVE CLICQUOT NV BRUT YELLOW LABEL
CHAMPAGNE 1.5L WITH ICE JACKET
Wine Spectator 88 points: "The non-
vintage Veuve Clicquot is a bracing Champagne,
boasting almond, honey and ginger flavors; appealing
texturally, it firms up on the finish; sure to be a crowd
pleaser."
Reg $99.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$89.99
VEUVE CLICQUOT NV ROSE
CHAMPAGNE
A BEAUTIFUL DRY ROSE
The non-vintage rosé is the end result of a
desire
to create a rosé champagne with a delightfully
luscious, fruit-based charm. Jacques Péters, the
cellarmaster, and his team wanted a champagne that
would be accessible and naturally engaging while
conserving Veuve Clicquot's essential values in terms
of style.
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "This seems
drier than its stablemate, the famous Yellow Label,
and is the better for it. There is an urgent freshness
here, driven by red currants and tight plum skin
flavors. It is lively but full in the mouth, and shows just
the right bottle age."
Reg $74.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$64.99
VUEVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN 1985 VINTAGE
ROSE
Wine Spectator 94 points:
"A fine example of a mature rose Champagne. From a
stellar vintage, this has mellowed to a burnished
copper hue, featuring warm autumn aromas and
flavors of preserved berries, leaves, wood smoke and
roasted walnut, all backed by a firm structure and a dry
profile. A treat for rose lovers."
Reg $119.00 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$105.00
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN DEMI-SEC
Winery Notes:
"Demi-Sec is blended largely from Pinot Noir with
Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier as well as reserve
wines. The liqueur d'expédition (carefully prepared
and dosed with 45 g per litre by our oenologists) gives
it a sweeter yet still very fresh harmony. Demi-Sec is at
its best when served with desserts. You could even
serve it in a carafe, not to decant it but to admire the
colour and the delicate bubbles of this elegant wine."
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "This strikes
a nice balance between fruit and sweetness, retaining
plenty of fresh fruity acid structure. It's like a sparkling
Vouvray but with texture and depth; nothing sugary
here. The flavors extend smoothly into a clean and
layered finish. "
Reg $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $44.99
VEUVE CLICQUOT LA GRANDE DAME 1998
CHAMPAGNE WITH RIVA GIFT BOX
Veuve Clicquot partners with Riva to introduce
the
ultimate jet-set accessories with the La Grande Dame
by Riva Cruiser Collection. Excellent materials,
elaborate details and smooth finishing echo the iconic
Riva boats of the 1960s and evoke the opulent style of
La Dolce Vita.
This Limited Edition Gift Box is made of black lacquer and mahogany, with chrome and leather details and encases one Special Edition La Grande Dame 1998 bottle.
This wine has unbelievable aging potential. The
1998 vintage of La Grande Dame, the quintessence of
the Veuve Clicquot style, reaches a peak of
refinement, without losing its legendary strength
produced by a blend including nearly two-thirds of
Pinot Noir.
Wine & Spirits 95 points: "The contrast of
depth and brightness, or intensity and
weightlessness creates a sense of harmonic
resonance in this wine. All the aromatics are potent,
from the scent of rising bread dough to the red skin of
an apple, all the corresponding flavors rich yet
refreshing. The firmness of the acidity seems to add
briskness to the mousse, leaving a clean, chiseled
impression of the chalk soils in which this grew. Once
in a while, there is a young beauty who will age into a
more profound older beauty; La Grande Dame is part
of that rare breed."
Wine Enthusiast 92 points:"A superbly
ripe Champagne that has all the open generosity of
the 1998 vintage. Peach and apricot aromas are
followed by flavors of hazelnuts, honey and spices. Of
course, it is still very young, and, like all vintages of La
Grande Dame, it will age for many years."
Reg $159.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$145.99
MOET & CHANDON NV BRUT IMPERIAL
CHAMPAGNE ($30 REBATE WITH 6 BOTTLES
MOET MIX AND MATCH)
Wine Enthusiast 86 points: "A soft, floral
nose open this mid-weight wine. the apple-pear
aromas and flavors are ripe and slightly sweet, but a
slightly dry, chalky note keeps it from becoming
cloying, and its just a shade sweeter than the Brut
Imperial. The chalk and apple notes play out on the
moderately long finish."
Reg $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$32.99
MOET & CHANDON NV ROSE IMPERIAL
CHAMPAGNE ($30 REBATE WITH 6 BOTTLES
MOET MIX AND MATCH)
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Moet &
Chandon Champagne Brut Rose Imperial is dry and
slightly tart, this rose leaves a mouthwatering
impression in the wake of strawberry and sour cherry
notes. Light-weight, with a moderate finish."
Reg $52.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$44.99
MOET & CHANDON NECTAR
CHAMPAGNE ($30 REBATE WITH 6 BOTTLES
MOET MIX AND MATCH)
Winery Notes: "Nectar Impèrial is the
outcome of a special assemblage of the three grape
varieties built around the structure of the Pinot Noir. It
was designed to preserve the fresh taste of
champagne while offering a subtle sweetness."
Reg $44.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$39.99
MOET & CHANDON NECTAR ROSE
CHAMPAGNE ($30 REBATE WITH 6 BOTTLES
MOET MIX AND MATCH)
Wine Spectator 87 points: "A lightly sweet
rose, displaying cherry Life Saver, ginger and honey
notes. Open and airy in texture, yet smooth, lingering
nicely on the finish."
Reg $64.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$54.99
MOET & CHANDON GRAND VINTAGE BRUT
2000
CHAMPAGNE ($30 REBATE WITH 6 BOTTLES
MOET MIX AND MATCH)
Wine Spectator 92 points: "A deep, rich
Champagne, featuring toast, malt, apple and graphite
aromas and flavors. This is full of mineral on the
palate, with a lingering, savory finish. This wine more
than hints at the character of its big brother- the Dom
Perignon."
Reg $64.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$59.99
PANNIER BRUT ROSE' CHAMPAGNE
Champagne Pannier . . . founded in 1899 but
little
known in the U.S. . . . made from the traditional
Champagne blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and
Pinot Meunier . . . their Brut Rose' is made by adding a
small amount of Pinot Noir to the finished Cuvee, an
approved Champagne method which gives it a
beautiful golden salmon color, added weight and
turns the finished product quite lush.
Wine Spectator 89 points: "Rich and
supple, with a
beam of berry, mineral and spice notes running
through it. Very creamy, with moderate length. Drink
now. 600 cases imported."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$24.99
POMMERY BRUT CHAMPAGNE
Win Spectator 89 points: "Broad and
inviting, exhibiting peach,
honey and spice flavors. This is creamy and, though
balanced on the soft side, stays focused, with
moderate length."
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $36.99
POMMERY BRUT CHAMPAGNE 1.5L
Win Spectator 89 points: "Broad and
inviting, exhibiting peach,
honey and spice flavors. This is creamy and, though
balanced on the soft side, stays focused, with
moderate length."
Reg . . . $89.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $79.99
POMMERY CHAMPAGNE CUVEE LOUISE
1995
THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR THIS
CHAMPAGNE AS IT READY TO BE OPENED AND
DRANK!
Wine Spectator 90 points:
"Youthful and racy, with a bracing structure that sets
the pace for its citrus, apple and ginger notes. Still
tight, with acidity coming to the fore on the finish.
Starts better than it finishes. Drink now through 2015.
Reviewed August 31, 2005."
Wine Enthusiast 90 points:
"If you want purity of fruit, this is the wine for you. With
its relatively low dosage, there is no compromise with
the rich, but elegant fruit, very much following the
Pommery style. At this stage, the wine is very young,
leaving it somewhat unbalanced. But at the end of
another 5 years, this will be a great wine." Reviewed
December 01, 2004.
Reg $169.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$135.00
POMMERY 1989 CHAMPAGNE
9L
Win Spectator 95 points: "Terrific. A
mature vintage Champagne, bursting with biscuit, fig,
walnut and coffee tones on a fresh, lively structure. It
picks up a hint of mushroom on the finish and has
enough weight for the main course."
Reg . . . $650.00 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $600.00
MICHEL ARNOULD & FILS GRAND CRU
BRUT TRADITION CHAMPAGNE
Winery Notes: "100% Pinot Noir. This
vintage is the pure expression of the combination of
Pinot Noir and the Grand Cru soil of Verzenay. This
balanced champagne combines freshness, delicacy
and an appropriate vinfication process. Strong nose,
round and fruity. Aromas of soft fruits (apricots or
peaches for example) which are starting to mature
into crystalised fruits. A gentle attack, beautiful
sensation of softness and sweetness. Hints of white
fruits. Milk caramel and long lasting taste on the
palate. Ripe and zesty fruit aroma begins focused on
fruit, apples and lemons and a hint of honey, with
Pinot "milk chocolate" becoming more evident with
time in the glass."
Reg $46.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$39.99
MICHEL ARNOULD & FILS GRAND CRU
BRUT ROSE CHAMPAGNE
Winery Notes: "Pure Pinot Noir Grand
Cru, acquired by assembling different vintages and
red Coteaux Champenoises coming from old vines.
Hints of raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant. Very refined
on the palate where we find again these aromas of
raspberries, strawberries and grenadine. Great fruit
intensity, length and character."
Reg $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$43.99
COUTIER BRUT TRADITION GRAND CRU NV
CHAMPAGNE
International Wine Cellar 91 points:
"Bright yellow with a strong bead. Sexy, strongly
perfumed bouquet displays melon, white peach and
strawberry, along with a sexy floral overtone. Sweet
pear, strawberry and raspberry flavors are refreshingly
juicy, with slow-building spices adding interest.
Tightened up with air, but finishes with excellent clarity
and a silky texture."
Reg $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$41.99
NICHOLAS FEUILLATTE BLUE LABEL
BRUT CHAMPAGNE
Winery Notes:
"It is composed of 20% of the Chardonnay grape
variety, for elegance and delicacy, 40% of Pinot Noir,
for roundness and structure and 40% of Pinot Meunier
for fruitiness.
Pale gold in color, abundance of delicate bubbles.
Floral aromas of fruit with subtle predominance of
white fruits: pear, apple, almonds and hazelnuts.
Fresh opening, smooth, pleasant and balanced."
Wine Spectator 89 points:"Creamy, with
caramel tones in the flavor spectrum, along with
apricot, grapefruit and a touch of mineral. The mousse
is assertive, helped along by a chalky feel on the
finish."
Reg $36.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$28.99
GOSSET BRUT EXCELLENCE
CHAMPAGNE
Winery Notes:
"Aromas of pear and honeysuckle perfume the
bouquet. This is a beautifully balanced champagne
with a long, expressive finish.
Gosset only uses juice from the first and best
pressing of grapes, and unlike most other producers,
initial fermentation is still carried out in small oak
barrels."
Wine Spectator 91 points: "A rich,
aromatic and medium-bodied bubbly, full of pencil
shavings, honey and candied fruit flavors allied to a
moderately firm structure. Fine length."
Reg $41.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $35.99
CANARD-DUCHENE CHARLES VII BRUT
GRANDE CUVEE BLANC DE BLANCS
Winery Notes: "Brut, with its pale
golden colour and green hues, expresses a great
balance between maturity and freshness with a
surprising contrast: a lovely fine nose, fruity and
flowery, brings the Chardonnay element to the fore. It
is long on the palate, with complex flavours."
Reg $45.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $39.99
CANARD-DUCHENE CHARLES VII GRANDE
CUVEE BLANC DE NOIRS
Winery Notes: "Composed exclusively
of black grapes (70% Pinots Noirs and 30% Pinots
Meuniers), is a wine for connoisseurs, which can be
drunk throughout a meal. Its complex aromas,
richness and finesse suggesting mushrooms and
forest undergrowth, together with stewed fruit, are
typical of pinots: Pinot noir finds its best expression
with time."
Reg $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $34.99
HEIDSIECK MONOPOLE BLUE TOP BRUT
CHAMPAGNE
Wine Spectator 90 points: "Delicate in
style, with fine bubbles and apple, wheat beer and
mineral flavors. Precise and intense, this is balanced,
with a lingering aftertaste of chalk. Drink now through
2012"
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $29.99
PIPER-HEIDSIECK BRUT CHAMPAGNE
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "Toasty
aromas leap from the glass in this deliciously mature
wine. It is soft but still very dry, with acidity tamed by
both fine, mature fruit and a creamy texture that sits
well in the mouth. This is a very fine, tasty wine."
Reg $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $33.99
PIPER-HEIDSIECK ROSE CHAMPAGNE
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "Very
concentrated and vibrant, this Champagne delivers
cherry, cranberry and spice notes on a broad swath of
cashmerelike texture. The structure emerges on the
finish, but it remains focused and balanced
throughout. Drink now. 2,000 cases imported."
Reg $51.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $41.99
TAITTINGER LA FRANCAISE BRUT
CHAMPAGNE
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "A rich
Champagne, beautifully elegant, touched by yellow
fruits, apples and just the right amount of weight.
There are final hints of toast, spice and creamy
coconut milk, giving a Champagne that is as much
about wine as about bubbles."
Reg $43.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $32.99
KRUG "GRAND CUVEE" BRUT
CHAMPAGNE
Wine Spectator 95 points: "A powerful,
well-toned
Champagne, featuring coconut, toast, grapefruit and
coffee aromas and flavors. There are plenty of bass
notes, punctuated by crisp acidity, and it all comes
together on the fine texture with an aftertaste of
roasted hazelnut and coffee. Drink now through 2014."
Reg $159.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$119.99
DOM PERIGNON 2000 VINTAGE WITH GIFT
BAG
Wine Enthusiast 95 points:"This is a
classic
Dom Perignon vintage. It's big and fruity initially, a
mouthful of ripeness. Then the texture and structure of
this dense wine come through. It's as much wine as
Champagne, rich, the apple and fresh pear flavors
bying with yeasty and a tense crispness. Worth aging,
it will be even better in 3-4 years."
Reg $149.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $129.99
LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER
CHAMPAGNE
TOP 100 WINE SPECTATOR 2009
Champagne Louis Roederer, creator of the
famous Cristal prestige cuvée, has been synonymous
with the world's great champagnes since 1776.
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Light and
lively, featuring apple, toast, ginger and light vanilla
flavors. Balanced and on the dry side, with a creamy
texture and a lingering butter pastry aftertaste."
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "Although this
tastes younger than some recent bottlings of this
great nonvintagem it is still a fine wine. Its apple
flavors meld effortlessly with citrus, grapefruit zest and
just a touch of toast to show the depth of flavor that will
emerge after a few more months in bottle."
Reg $44.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $34.99
LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL CHAMPAGNE
2000 . . . limited
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "This is a
lightweight Cristal, floating and fresh, without the
punch this great wine can have from Pinot Noir. It is
also way too young. To taste, there is good balance,
but the persistent grapefruit flavor shows the wine's
youth."
Wine Spectator 92 points: "This goes for
personality and finesse. An assertive, honeyed style,
with plenty of citrus flavors. Mature coffee and roasted
nut accents are peeking through, with a robust
structure and a dried citrus aftertaste. Drink now
through 2025."
Reg $249.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $225.00
LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL CHAMPAGNE
1999 1.5L . .
. extremely limited
Wine Advocate 98 points:
"One of the finest Champagnes I have ever
brought to my lips, the 1999 Cristal bursts
from the glass with fresh hazelnut and apple
scents. Elegant, deep, and silky-textured,
this medium to full-bodied beauty is
immensely concentrated, pure, packed with
apple flavors, and astoundingly long in the
finish."
Reg $559.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $499.99
SPARKLING WINES
KLUGE ESTATE SP BLANC DE BLANCS
2005
Winery Notes: "This methode
Champenoise sparkling
wine is made from Kluge Estate's best Chardonnay
grapes. The vibrant Chardonnay aromas are focused
and complex, exhibiting notes of ripe apple and pear
with hints of hazelnut and roasted almond. The wine
is medium- bodied with a creamy, finely-beaded
mouthfeel and a clean, zesty finish."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$21.99
KLUGE ESTATE SP ROSE 2005
Winery Notes: "SP Rose, a vibrant
salmon hue,
exhibits complexity from aging on the lees for 21-24
months. To complement the wine's freshness, a very
low dosage was added at disgorging. The result is a
fruity and floral nose, a sensuous body, and delightful
flavors - notes of cherry, rose petal, and raspberry,
with a touch of toast."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$21.99
ROEDERER ESTATE
BRUT
Roederer
Estate Brut, the first California sparkling
wine produced by Champagne Louis Roederer,
builds upon a 200-year tradition of fine
winemaking that has made Roederer Champagne
among the most sought-after in the world.
Winery Notes: The Roederer
Estate Brut is crisp and elegant with complex
pear, spice and hazelnut flavors. It is fresh
and lightly fruity with great finesse and
depth of flavor.
Wine Enthusiast 92
points: "This is an absolutely first-rate
bubbly, dry, smooth and rich. Has complex
flavors of peaches, limes and strawberries,
accented by doughy yeast and smoky flavors.
Really defines the balanced elegance and
pedigree you want in a great sparkler."
Reg $21.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $17.99
J VINEYARDS & WINERY CUVEE 20
BRUT
Winery Notes:
"55% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir, 2% Pinot Meunier
Celebrating twenty years of winemaking excellence, J
Cuvée 20 proudly displays an exceptional, stylish
assemblage from cool-climate vineyard sites in the
Russian River Valley.
This J non-vintage Brut gracefully opens up with
crisp
lemon peel, honeysuckle and delicate yeast aromas.
Upon entry, these notes follow through to a mix of Fuji
apple and grapefruit interlaced with toast, caramel
and almond flavors on the mid-palate. The acidity
adds just enough liveliness and the citrus zest leads
to a lingering, warm pear and lush finish."
Wine Enthusiast 90 points: "With mid-
summer comes the annual release of J's
nonvintage Cuve 20. This year's bottling is richer than
last year's, and offers broad citrus, raspberry, vanilla
and yeasty brioche flavors. The wine feels clean,
vibrant and smooth."
Reg $34.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$29.99
GRUET BRUT NV
Winery Notes: "With a delicate mousse,
Gruet's classic Brut blend of
75 percent Chardonnay and 25 percent Pinot Noir
showcases varietal Chardonnay aromas of green
apple, citrus and tropical fruit. While en tirage for 24
months, this sparkler developed intriguing toasty
notes, roundness on the palate from the Pinot Noir
component and good length, creating a pleasurable,
extended finish that remains crisp and refreshing
while simultaneously rich and complex."
Reg $15.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$12.99
GRUET BLANC DE NOIRS NV
Winery Notes: "The rich and toasty
character of this Blanc de
Noirs is balanced and superb. Aged for two-year
minimum, the palate is developed and shows rich
complex flavors. The amazing berries aromas and the
creamy texture play a leading role and create a great
finesse. A fine salmon color,
aggressive mousse and a lovely fruity wine with plenty
of immediate charm and toasty aromas. There is also
an explosive juicy flavor of raspberry."
Reg $15.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$12.99
MUMM NAPA CUVEE M NAPA VALLEY
Winery Notes: "Cuvee M exhibits a
graceful stream of very fine
bubbles gently rising to a persistent mousse cordon
with a light peach rose color. The aromas are elegant,
rich and complex, showing fresh white and yellow
stone fruits with subtle hints of wild strawberry. A light
touch of fresh brioche, with hints of vanilla and honey
add to the wine's complex bouquet. On the palate, full
flavors of peach and pear combine with a creamy
caramel character, which lingers into a long satisfying
finish. Mumm Napa's Cuvee M is the perfect sparkling
wine for champagne cocktails."
REG . . . $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$15.99
GLORIA FERRER BRUT SONOMA
COUNTY
#78 WINE SPECTATOR Top 100 of 2009
Winery Notes: "Produced exclusively with
hand-picked grapes, this
Cuvée was put on the American market for the first
time in 1985. It is prepared according to the traditional
method. Its bouquet with pear aroma distinguishes it
from other sparkling wines and the fruity aroma lends
it an initial effervescence which culminates in a
lingering, creamy effect. 85% Pinot Noir, 15%
Chardonnay."
Wine Spectator 90 points: "Lively and fun
to drink, with creamy Asian pear and
citrus aromas that lead to crisp, easygoing apple,
yeasty cinnamon and mineral flavors. Drink now
through 2012."
REG . . . $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$16.99
COPPOLA SOFIA BLANC DE BLANCS
Winery Notes: "Delicately fruity and
delightfully refreshing,
Sofia Blanc de Blancs is a rare blend of Pinot Blanc,
Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscat. The crisp flavors of
apples and pears are made brighter by a hint of citrus
and honeysuckle."
REG . . . $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$14.99
COPPOLA SOFIA BLANC DE BLANCS (4 Pack-
187mL)
Winery Notes: "Delicately fruity and
delightfully refreshing,
Sofia Blanc de Blancs is a rare blend of Pinot Blanc,
Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscat. The crisp flavors of
apples and pears are made brighter by a hint of citrus
and honeysuckle."
REG . . . $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$14.99
ROTARI BRUT TALENTO TRENTO D.O.C.
Clean, crisp and dry with a full, creamy finish . . .
we've
been recommending Rotari for ten years at least . . .
by far our best selling sparkler . . . NOTHING ELSE
COMES CLOSE . . . made from Chardonnay and
Pinot
Noir and fermented in the bottle for 24 months on its
own yeasty lees . . . just like the big boys in
Champagne. The grapes are grown in the foothills
between the Alps and the Dolomites in the far
Northeast of Italy . . . Italy's best growing region for
crisp white wines and dry Champagne method
sparklers. You can't get much closer to the real thing
than this "Metodo Classico" in the bright yellow label.
REG . . . $14.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$12.99
LUCIEN ALBRECHT CREMANT D'ALSACE
BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS
Lucien Albrecht, Jean's father, pioneered
Crémant production in 1971 and helped gain an
Appellation Contrôlêe for the wine and for Alsace. The
wines vinified by the classic Champagne Method from
100% free run juice, are the best sparkling wines in
France outside of Champagne itself. Recently Maison
Lucien Albrecht was awarded four gold medals at a
comprehensive National I.N.A.O. tasting of all
sparkling wines in France, giving the firm more gold
medals than any other Crémant producer in France.
Wine Enthusiast 90 points: "Albrecht
obviously has a skill in sparkling wines,
because this, like its partner rose, is skillfully made,
full of fruit and richness."
REG . . . $24.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$17.99
LUCIEN ALBRECHT CREMANT D'ALSACE
BRUT ROSE
Winery Notes:
"The grapes are hand picked. The whole cluster
grapes are directly pressed in a pneumatic press with
a long and soft pressing, hence the coral/ light pink
salmon color. Cremant Rosé is made by the
Champagne Methode. The second fermentation takes
place in the bottle. Afterwards it stays on its lees for 9
months follow by the remuage and disgorging.
Made with 100% Pinot noir this sparkler has bright
pink colour. Red Berry on the Palate.Perfumed nose
with notes of red fruits. Attractive, round fruit on the
palate."
REG . . . $24.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$17.99
WILLM "CUVEE LEON IX" CREMANT D'ALSACE,
FRANCE
Winery Notes: "The Cremants d'Alsace: a
delightful range of sparkling
wines made from the champagne method (methode
traditionnelle). Yellow pale disk with nice brilliance
and persisting mousse. An expressive nose full of
fresh fruits, apple peaches and apricots. Nice maturity
and ripe fruit on the palate."
Wine Enthusiast 88 points:
"With crisp apple and green pear flavors this is an
attractive aperitif-style wine that could age for a few
months in bottle. There is a touch of caramel
toastiness that adds complexity to this invigorating
wine."
Reg $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$14.99
PROSECCO
CAPOSALDO PROSECCO BRUT
Wine Enthusiast: "Drying, dusty white
stone characterizes the nose of this luminous
sparkler, which is informal and fun and perfect as an
aperitif. The wine segues into creamy peach, backed
by thick, frosty foam."
Reg $16.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$11.99
ADRIANO ADAMI GARBEL BRUT PROSECCO
Winery Notes: "Dei Casel" is the
local nickname for the Adriano Adami family.
The Prosecco that bears this name is made from
grapes harvested in the Valdobbiadene and Vidor
areas. In these hills the climate and land bestow
particularly delicate fragrances and flavours to the
spumante. The fruit finds its maximum expression in it
and the frank and decidedly sweet flavor reflects the
culture and tradition of the Marca Trevigiana.
Moderately fine, persistent, and frothy mousse. Lovely,
elegant scents of green apples, white wildflowers,
minerals, and glazed almonds. The palate is dry but
still generous with flavors of yellow cherries and
tropical fruits, and a very long finish. Excellent."
Reg $17.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$12.99
NINO FRANCO RUSTICO PROSECCO
Winery Notes:
"Nino Franco's non-vintage sparkling Rustico
Prosecco is unquestionably the world's finest value in
a high quality, Champagne look-alike. The non-
vintage, light-bodied Prosecco di Valdobiaddene
Rustico offers gorgeously elegant, fresh, lively fruit,
notes of bread dough and citrus, and persistent
effervescence."
The Wine Advocate 89 points:
"Chalky, mineral notes emerge from Franco's NV
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Rustico. This focused,
taut Prosecco reveals notable character in its vibrant,
energetic fruit with wonderful purity and balance. The
Rustico is a very serious wine for the money."
Reg $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$15.99
SPUMANTI GEMIN PROSECCO DI
VALOBBIADENE
Winery Notes: "Crisp and high in acidity
with bright apples delicious. The nose on this
very nice sparkler is of crisp green apples."
Reg $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$13.99
BISOL PROSECCO DI VALDOBBIADENE
CREDE 2007
Wine Enthusiast 90 points
"Crede is among our favorite Proseccos year after
year
and the reason we love it so much is because of its
sharp mineral focus and generous aromas of peach,
honey and citrus. The wine offers balance and
harmony with a floral flair and a bright, crisp close.
The blend sees 15% Pinot Bianco and Verdiso."
The Wine Advocate 89 points:
"Consistently one of the finest light-bodied, refreshing,
crisp, pure Italian sparkling whites, Bisol's non-
vintage Prosseco Crede reveals lovely citrus notes
offered in an alluring, lively style."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$21.99
ZARDETTO BRUT PROSECCO
Winery Notes:
"A blend of 95% Prosecco and 5% Chardonnay.
Crystal clear with a hearty white foam and fine
perlage. Fresh fragrant aromas and a delicately soft
and harmonious taste are the hallmarks of this
quintessential aperitif wine."
Wine Enthusiast 89 points:
"Here's another terrific no-fuss Italian sparkler with a
tight, tonic mouthfeel. There's nice linearity and
coherency to the aromas that recall stone fruit and
lemon drop."
The Wine Advocate 89 points:
"One of the finest of the bevy of light-bodied, crisp,
tasty Proseccos in the marketplace, this blend of 95%
Prosecco and 5% Chardonnay is frothy, fresh, and
savory."
Reg . . . $16.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $11.99
HILLINGER SECCO SPARKLING ROSE
Winery Notes: "Gently sparkling with
fine
fruit: that's the Hillinger Secco - the new light pink
creation of 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Fresh rosé
colour, extraordinarily elegant mousse. The bouquet
slightly resembles red berries; fresh, fruity and
delicate on the palate, well integrated acidity and a
harmonious and lingering finish."
Reg . . .
$19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $13.99
RIONDO PROSECCO
Wine Advocate 90 points: " "This
effusively fruity, light-bodied offering offers terrific floral
notes, persistent effervescence, and a clean, delicate
finish. There is not much body or weight in this crystal
clean, pure, sparkling white. It is an ideal aperitif to
enjoy over the next year. It is an amazing Prosecco"
Reg $14.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $11.99
RIONDO ROSE PROSECCO
Winery Notes: "This tasty light pink
hued sparkler displays fine bubbles packed with
aromas and flavors of sweet cherries and fresh
picked strawberries. It is light to medium bodied,
lively, fresh and explosively fruity."
Reg $15.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $12.99
CAVA
CRISTALINO CAVA BRUT
Winery Notes: "Straw color, smooth and
fresh aromas; fine and fruity
palate with a dry aftertaste. Clean, dry and crisp with
citrus and apple flavors."
Wine Enthusiast 88 points: "Cristalino is
always a solid go-to Cava. This brut is
round, slightly yeasty and shows citrus aromas that
veer toward lemon-lime. The palate is healthy and
clean, with a narrow set of citrus and apple flavors.
Fairly full and long on the finish, which makes the
whole package more than worth-while given the cost."
Reg $9.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$7.99
1+1= 3 CAVA BRUT
"The N.V. Cava Brut is estate-grown and made
from 45% Xarel-lo, 30% Parellada, and 25% Macabeo.
Pale straw-colored, it offers up aromas of apple and
pear along with a persistent stream of small bubbles.
Crisp, dry, and racy on the palate, this vibrant effort
has a clean, moderately lengthy finish."
REG . . . $17.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$12.99
MARQUES DE GELIDA BRUT CAVA
EXCLUSIVE
2005
Wine Advocate 86 points: "Terrific value in
sparkling
wine from Spain, this blend of Macabeu, Xarel-Lo,
Parellada, and Chardonnay is a crisp, elegant, estate-
bottled effort offering notes of honeysuckle, a dry taste,
and excellent freshness as well as liveliness. Drink it
over the next year. It is a superb value."
Reg $20.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$13.99
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Filed under | Major Sale | 2009 Pearson's Newsletter
PEARSON'S HOLIDAY SNOW SALE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2009
THE SNOW STORM HAS COME AND GONE. IT IS NOW TIME TO GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS. OUR PARKING LOT IS CLEAR AS OUR SNOW PLOW CONTRACTOR WORKED HARD IN CLEARING THE SNOW ALL WEEKEND.
WE WANT TO THANK EVERYONE THAT BRAVED
THE SNOW STORM AND MADE IT TO THE STORE
ON SATURDAY.
ALSO THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT EMAILED
ME PICTURES OF PEARSON'S DURING THE SNOW
STORM.
THEY ARE GREAT!
PEARSON'S HOLIDAY SALE
We know that the times are still tough for everyone and during this Holiday Season we are all looking for ways to save. What better way to do that than to get Wines, Champagne, and Spirits at after the New Year prices. Most stores will do their big inventory sale after the New Year as you know we are not most stores.
This is the season when everyone has their parties and gatherings with work, family, and friends. And where can you find a great gift item at a great price during this Holiday Season. . . Pearson's of course! And let us know if you are planning for an event or party as we can help you plan and prepare for it.
I will be adding items almost daily throughout the
Holiday Season and will take off items that are sold
out and will update the inventory as much as I can.
We may be able to get more in stock than what is
currently listed.
Thanks and Enjoy!
ROOT: 1 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 - 4
CASES
Winery Notes:"A blend of 82% Cabernet
Sauvignon and 18% Syrah.
Rich ruby color with aromas of ripe berries and soft
plum are followed by tastes of black cherry, soft vanilla
and dark chocolate. The silky tannins, strong balance
and good structure support a long complex finish."
Reg $16.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$9.99
ROOT: 1 CARMENERE 2007- 4 CASES
Winery Notes:
Root: 1 Carmenere is a deep red color with gentle
tannins and rich flavors of plum, blackberry and spice.
Food Pairings: Root: 1 Carmenere pairs well with
pasta, vegetable soup, spicy entrees and grilled
meats."
Reg $16.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$9.99
VINA ALICIA PASO DE PIEDRA CABERNET
SAUVIGNON RESERVE 2006- 10 CASES
Wine Advocate 90 points: "The wine,
which is a beautiful dark ruby red in the glass, opens
with aromas of dark, fleshy fruit and savory herbs, and
is followed on the palate by flavors of rich black
currant, blackberries and eucalyptus all framed by
fine, well integrated tannins. This wine would be a
perfect match with a ribeye steak, lamb chops or
braised veal shanks."
REG . . . $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .
$14.99
ANGELINI PINOT GRIGIO ITALY 2008 - 5
CASES
Winery Notes:
Intense and persistent with a light fragrance of bread
crust. Straw yellow with golden reflections and a soft,
well balanced and dry white wine with flavors of citrus
and a clear, fresh finish. Lots of fruit flavors explode on
the palette."
Reg $18.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$10.99
SAINTSBURY GARNET PINOT NOIR 2008 - 6
CASES
Winery Notes:
"Bright Bing cherry smells mixed with hints of sweet
smoke show up in the lively aromas of this pert, vital
bottling. Racy in feel on the palate and full of energy
from front to back, this is the most likeable version of
Garnet in some years, and its graceful delivery of
balanced, light on its feet, keenly focused Pinot fruit
will make it a favorite for light veal and game bird
dishes."
Reg $25.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$17.99
ECHELON CHARDONNAY 2007 CENTRAL
COAST
Winemaker's Notes: "Bright citrus,
pineapple and ripe pear notes, developed during the
long hangtime vintage, heighten the aromas and
flavors of the 2007 Echelon Vineyards Chardonnay.
Hints of honeysuckle and spice weave through the
enticing fruit expression.
Explore your favorite pairings for this versatile
wine. Grilled chicken breasts, creamy butternut
squash soup with fresh ginger, wild mushroom risotto
and grilled sea bass are a few of the many
possibilities."
Reg $10.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$5.99 . . .
MIX AND MATCH IN ANY CASE . . . $4.99
ECHELON PINOT GRIGIO 2007 ESPERANZA
VINEYARD/ CLARKSBURG
Wine Spectator 83
points: "Straightforward lemon-lime notes are
highlighted with pleasant fresh hay and spicy citrus
peel flavors on a light body, with crisp acidity. Drink
now. 4,424 cases made."
Reg $10.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$5.99 . . .
MIX AND MATCH IN ANY CASE . . . $4.99
ECHELON CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007
CENTRAL COAST
Winemaker's Notes: "Deep in color, with
inky purple edges gripping the glass, our 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon greets the nose with rich berry
fruit permeated by toasted oak and touch of fresh
herbs. The dark cherry and cassis flavors continue
across the palate, carrying good intensity and flavor.
Generous tannins impart structure, holding the rich
layering of flavors through the finish. The bold
character of this wine holds up nicely to spicy
barbecued meats or beef bourguignon."
Reg $11.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$5.99 . . .
MIX AND MATCH IN ANY CASE . . . $4.99
ECHELON PINOT NOIR 2007 VIN DE PAYS
DE I'LLE DE BEAUTE
The grapes are for the 2007 Pinot Noir are
sourced from the eastern coast of Corsica, where the
towering mountains and the cobalt blue sea earn the
island its name of L'île de beauté, "the beautiful
island." Framed by these geographic elements, the
vineyards remain cool, allowing the Pinot Noir to
develop slowly for rich, fruit-driven flavors. With the
help of Burgundian winemakers, Corsicans began
planting Pinot Noir approximately 30 years ago, with
vines now reaching their best potential.
Winemaker's Notes: "A blend of 87%
Pinot Noir and 13% other Rhone varietals.
Pleasant wafts of nutmeg and spice
complement the supple, silky core of black cherry and
plum in our 2007 Pinot Noir. Ripe fruit develops
across the finish, with silky tannins gently holding the
nuanced oak through the lingering finish. With juicy
fruit and well-balanced acidity, this Pinot Noir offers
effortless enjoyment with a variety of dishes such as
pasta tossed with wild mushrooms, roasted chicken
or stuffed pork tenderloin."
Reg $11.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$5.99 . . .
MIX AND MATCH IN ANY CASE . . . $4.99
PASO A PASO VERDEJO 2008 - 7
CASES
The Wine Advocate 86 points: "The 2008
Paso a Paso
Verdejo is the first Verdejo made in La mancha.
Medium straw colored it reveals notes of mineral and
fresh lemon. Medium bodied, crisp, and tasty, this
nicely balanced effort has refreshing finish. It is a very
good value considering that most Verdejos from
Rueda begin at an average of $14."
Reg $11.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$7.99
PASO A PASO TEMPRANILLO 2008 - 5
CASES
A Jorge Ordonez Selection Wine
Wine Advocate 89 points: "The 2008
Paso a Paso Tinto is 100% Tempranillo tht spent six
months in French oak. A glass coating opaque purple,
the nose offers up aromas of chalky minerality, violets,
incense, and black cherry. Medium bodied, it has a
smooth texture, ripe, spicy, savory flavors, and enough
structure to evolve for 1-2 years. It is an exceptional
value for drinking over the next three years."
Reg $11.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .$7.99
WRONGO DONGO 2008 - 10 CASES
The Wine Advocate 88 points: "The label
has changed
but the wine is up to standard. The 2008 Wrongo
Dongo is 100% Monastrell sourced from a Gil family
estate vineyard. Purple colored and exceptionally
fragrant, the nose gives up notes of underbrush,
mineral, spice box, and blueberry. Round, smooth,
and easy going on the palate, this wine would make a
first class match with paella. Drink it over the next
three years."
Reg $9.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$6.99
CONCANNON SYRAH SELECTED
VINEYARDS
2006 - 3 CASES
Winery Notes: "The 2006 Concannon
Syrah, Selected
Vineyards Central Coast has deep, expansive aromas
of blackberry, raspberry, and cherry dominating the
nose. Soft chocolate and caramel notes from the oak
give this wine a delicious flavor on the palate, while
some toasty notes are also detected. Tannins are
carefully structured, so the finish is round and lively. A
delicious pairing with barbecued pork, lamb, or wild
game."
Reg $11.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$8.99
PATRICK LESEC VACQUEYRAS VIEILLES
VIGNES
2005- 8 CASES
The Wine Advocate Robert Parker 90
points: "The
classic 2005 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes is a blend of
75% Grenache and 25% Syrah. It exhibits a dense
ruby/purple color along with a big, peppery, cassis,
licorice, and roasted herb-scented bouquet. This
elegant, noble, deep wine should age nicely for 7-8
years."
Reg $35.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$18.99
J.L. CHAVE MON COEUR COTES DU RHONE
2007 -
6 CASES
Robert Parker 90 Points: "The 2007
Cotes du Rhone
Mon Coeur is sensational, offering superb purity,
texture, and richness. It should drink well for 5-7
years." The Wine Spectator 90 points: "This has
character, showing a dark, burly edge to the
bittersweet cocoa and mulled blackberry fruit, with a
coffee-tinged finish. Hints of garrigue and mineral
flitter through as well. Should open nicely with brief
cellaring. Drink now through 2010."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$17.99
J.L. CHAVE SELECTION CROZES-
HERMITAGE
SILENE 2007 - 1 CASE
Chave's Hermitage is considered to be the best
in the
Region. The 2006 vintage received 92 points from the
Wine Spectator. There is no telling how high the 2007
vintage will be graded. Winery Notes:"The
2007 "Silene" Crozes-Hermitage is 100% organically
farmed, and come from hillside vineyards, providing
the wine with superior sun exposure to ripen the
grapes and drainage. The "Silene" is 100% Syrah, the
only red varietal allowed in the Crozes-Hermitage
appellation. Dark fruits with blackberry and currant
notes. Leaves a long finish with a wonderful texture."
Reg $34.39 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$20.99
NEYERS ZINFANDEL PATO VINEYARD 2007-
3 CASES
WE WERE ABLE TO SECURE 3 MORE
CASES BUT THESE ARE THE LAST CASES WE WILL
HAVE. SO GET THEM QUICK AS WE WILL SELL OUT
BEFORE LUNCH TODAY!
THIS IS A TREAT FOR ALL TURLEY ZIN
LOVERS
WE GOT MANY RESPONSES FROM OUR
LOYAL CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WERE
DISAPPOINTED THAT THE 2006 WINE HAD SOLD
OUT SO QUICKLY. SO WE WENT OUT TRYING TO
FIND MORE UNFORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO
MORE AVAILABLE. WHAT WE DID FIND WAS THE
NEW VINTAGE. SO WE SECURED THE NEYERS
ZINFANDEL PATO VINEYARD 2007 AND WHAT WE
ARE GOING TO DO IS LEAVE IT AT THE SAME PRICE
OF $17.99 AS THE OLD VINTAGE.
UNBELIEVABLE!
"One would think Bruce Neyers has little time.
After all,
he is the full-time (or over-time) national sales
representative for Kermit Lynch importing company.
Yet Neyers also has an impressive portfolio of wines,
some of which come from his own estate vineyards
tucked away in the Conn Valley. His winemaker is
none other than Turley Cellars' highly respected Ehren
Jordan (the world's premier Zinfandel specialist). I
thought this was the strongest line-up of wines
Neyers has yet produced, although last year the
tastings were nearly as good, so he seems to be on a
roll." - Robert Parker
Winery Notes: "The fruit from these 110
year-old vines
was harvested on September 26 and September 27 in
2006, a full month later than this vineyard's average
harvest date over the past ten years! This extra 30
days of "hang-time" allowed the grapes to ripen fully
and give us a balanced wine with both complexity and
intensity. The additional maturity also seems to have
heightened the "crushed strawberry" aroma that is
such an attractive component to fans of this wine. The
color is dark and there are hints of cocoa and clove.
The soft, rich flavor is just way too charming. There's a
small percentage of "field blended" Mourvèdre and
Petite Sirah here, each contributing additional
elements."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL
PRICE . . .$17.99
DRY CREEK SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008- 5
CASES
Sauvignon Blanc is the heart and soul of the
family winery. For nearly 40 years they have been
wholeheartedly committed to this delicious varietal.
Winery Notes: "The 2008 Dry Creek
Valley Sauvignon Blanc is refreshing, crisp, and
expressive of the unique terroir of each of the
individual vineyards that comprise this wine. We
blended in 6% Sauvignon Musqué (a unique clone of
Sauvignon Blanc) to give the wine additional depth
and complexity without using oak or other winemaking
techniques. Effusive aromas of guava, white peach,
and melon abound. On the palate, intensely flavored
stone fruit characters repeat the tropical fruit theme of
this delicious wine."
Wine Enthusiast 90 points Editors'
Choice: "Just beautiful. Captures the essence of
a fine
Sauvignon Blanc, with bone dry, tart citrus, gooseberry
and
vanilla flavors that are pure and clean. Unoaked and
lovely, this is a terrific restaurant by-the-glass wine."
Reg . . . $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $9.99
DRY CREEK HERITAGE ZINFANDEL- 6
CASES
Winery Notes: "The 2007 Heritage
Zinfandel is perhaps one of the more balanced and
elegant vintages we have had in recent memory. This
delicious wine combines fruit from the warm Dry
Creek Valley and cool Russian River Valley
appellations. Aromas of blueberry and raspberry are
framed by notes of white pepper and chocolate. On
the palate, an abundance of fresh berry fruit mingle
with dollops of creamy oak. The tannins are
red
and smooth, giving this wine a long and satisfying
finish."
Wine Enthusiast 87 points:"Powerful in
Zinny character, this blend of Dry
Creek and Russian River grapes bursts with brawny
flavors of wild
berries, chocolate-covered mint, tobacco and pepper,
wrapped into sturdy tannins. Shows real class and
character."
Reg . . . $21.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $11.99
DRY CREEK THE MARINER- 5 CASES
Winery Notes: "This is the second
vintage of our premier Meritage blend, The Mariner.
Utilizing all five of the noble Bordeaux varieties, this
wine displays compelling aromas of wild black cherry,
blue-berry, and dried flowers. On the palate, the fruit
shines through with succulent cherry, dark chocolate,
and cassis that integrate seamlessly with silky
smooth tannins. The finish is memorable for its
lingering fruit flavors that balance perfectly with creamy
vanilla oak nuances. Meritage is an art form and
nothing proves this more than this artful blend of
classic varietals."
Wine Enthusiast 87 points:"The '05 Dry
Creek Vineyard Mariner, a Bordeaux
blend, is still very hard in tannins and acid; there are
deep flavors of currants, cassis and mocha."
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $19.99
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TORII MOR 2007 WILLAMETTE VALLEY -2
CASES
Winery Notes: "This wine has aromas of
dark
cherries, graham cracker and earth notes. The flavors
show a mix of red and dark cherries, earthiness, and
Graham cracker-barrel toast. The crisp acidity opens
the taste buds to an explosion of rich flavors: cherries,
dried red berries, floral spices and earth notes. The
mouthfeel is at first tight, but sweetens up instantly.
The finish is long with notes of fruit, oak spices and
oak toast. The texture is rich and mouth filling, the after
taste shows a little dryness from the tannins and will
become creamier with a little more cellaring."
Reg $32.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$23.99
ANDERSON'S CONN VALLEY ESTATE
RESERVE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 -
2 CASES
THIS WINE HAS BEEN RATED 94+ THE
LAST 5 YEARS!
The Wine Advocate 94 points: "In the
more irregular
vintage of 2006, the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve has
also turned out strong, with sweet creme de cassis
fruit intermixed with incense, charcoal, and hints of
asphalt and creosote, along with some subtle smoky
barrel smells. The wine has a big, substantial
mouthfeel, firm but sweet tannins, and a generous,
savory finish with outstanding purity and extract. This
wine is more backward, as one might expect in this
vintage, but it promises to evolve for 25+ years as
well."
Reg $81.49 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$54.99
PARADUXX 2006 - 2 CASES
The Connoisseurs' Guide 94
points: "64% Zinfandel;
27% Cabernet Sauvignon; 7% Merlot; 2% Cabernet
Franc. This deep, impressively extracted version of
this perennial CGCW favorite marries well-defined
blackberry fruit with a layer of ripe currants, a good
dose of sweet oak and touches of milk-chocolate. Its
sense of layered richness and it accents of sweet
earth speak to classic Napa Valley character, and,
thanks to its provenance, its unique mix of grapes and
the attention that the Duckhorn folks pay to it, it
continues to be a more sophisticated wine than
Zinfandel typically yields."
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$39.99
GOLDENEYE PINOT NOIR 2006- 2
CASES
One of the most requested wines from
consumers
and collectors around the world.
The Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "Very
rich, very fine,
this Pinot is a blend of Goldeneye's best vineyards. It
shows a molten density, like liquid silver, lush in red
cherries, licorice, cinnamon, coco, dried herb and
orange zest flavors, and should develop in the bottle
through 2012."
Reg $57.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$39.99
MIGRATION PINOT NOIR 2006 - 2 CASES
The Wine Enthusiast 90 points: "A lovely,
polished
wine, the second label of Goldeneye. It doesn't have
the impact of the main wines, but it does share in their
structural brilliance. Dry and silky, it has alluring
flavors of cherries, cola, mocha and spices.
Distinctive, affordable and tasty."
Reg $48.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$29.99
DECOY MERITAGE 2007 - 6 CASES
Winery Notes: "This vintage of our Decoy
Napa Valley
Red Wine offers enticing aromatics, sweet red fruit,
supple tannins and firm, integrated oak. Beginning
with aromas of raspberry, cherry pie, spice and cedar,
the blend showcases an array of elements, from
flavorful layers of cranberry, red currant and cassis to
more nuanced hints of orange peel, amaretto and
coffee. The medley of fruit continues throughout a
long, enjoyable finish. 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43%
Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot."
Reg $35.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$25.99
DUCKHORN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 -
2 CASES
The Wine Spectator 89-91
points: "Supple,
harmonious, graceful and polished. Shows a pretty
flash of toasty oak, with ripe currant and floral berry
and pomegranate fruit that maintains its generous
fruity profile on the long finish. The tannins are fine-
grained. This is a big, structured wine that will benefit
from some age, or at least some air."
Reg $74.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$54.99
DUCKHORN MERLOT 2006 -
2 CASES
Best News 96 points:"Black-garnet hue.
Lovely
mixed aromas of blueberry, raspberry and kirsch. A
rush of black cherry fruit on entry laced with flinty
mineral accents and fine-grain, youthful tannins.
Creamy fruit marks the finish. Taut in structure and
cellar-worthy. A prime example of power and finesse:
classic Napa fruit, true to its varietal character, crafted
into a memorable, prototype Merlot."
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$44.99
DUCKHORN SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007 - 4
CASES
The Wine Enthusiast 90
points: "Duckhorn has been
remarkably consistent with this bottling, although the
price has crept up the last few years. The '07 is right
up there, a sweetly oaked, leesy wine whose citrus
and lemongrass flavors are fattened up with the pears
and figs of Sémillon. The finish is quite dry and rich."
Reg $34.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$24.99
TABLAS CREEK ESPRIT DE BEAUCASTEL
2007 375mL - 3 CASES
#50 TOP 100 WINES OF 2009 WINE
SPECTATOR
GREAT STOCKING STUFFER GIFT ITEM
The Wine Advocate Robert Parker 95-97
points: "The 2007 Esprit de Beaucastel is
delicious and unusually approachable right now, with
a complex nose of red plum, ripe cherry, fresh figs and
candied orange peel, a velvety, layered palate with
spicy plum and cherry fruit, pepper and nutmeg
spices, and excellent breadth. The finish shows more
mineral, plum, and spice, and a little gentle oak from
the foudre aging. It is delicious now, if very young, and
should evolve elegantly in bottle for 10-15 years or
longer.."
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $21.99
BORTOLUZZI PINOT GRIGIO 2007 - 5 CASES
This is a selection from 5 different vineyards,
each of
which endows it with specific characteristics: breadth
and structure from 3 of the locations, bouquet and
sweetness from another, mineral notes from the
stonier soil of a vigna 200 meters further down
towards the Isonzo river. The bouquet is delicately
tinged with almond and apricot aromas, the palate
acquires a subtle fumé taste with age. Exudes lush
fruit, buttery texture and pure, oak-free, finely focused
varietal character.
Reg $22.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$14.99
ST. SUPERY ELU MERITAGE 2004 - 1
CASE
Elu is blended from classic Bordeaux grape
varietals,
crafted from St. Supery's estate-grown fruit by
winemaker Michael Beaulac. These blends combine
the best wines from their estate of each vintage.
Wine Review Online 92 points: "Elegant
and stylish
with pure, rich, vibrant focused sweet cherry and
blackberry fruit that is supple and polished. The
aromas capture the ripe berry fruit with just a touch of
toasty oak, finishing with fine grain tannins that linger.
A Bordeaux blend, St Supery's Elu is a polished wine
with great length. The engaging tobacco aromas
suggest complexity, which is exactly what follows.
Layers of earthy smoky flavors complement the ripe
black-fruit character. Supple, silky tannins make it
easy to pop the cork now."
Reg $69.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$46.99
ST. SUPERY NAPA VALLEY MOSCATO
2007 - 1 CASE
Winery Notes:"93 Points from Wine News
Magazine.There is a wonderful aroma of white peach,
apricot pear and slight floral finish. The wine is light
and delicate yet full of intense flavors of sweet ripe
pear and apricots. Perfumed aromas of orchard ripe
peaches and stewed apricots. Flavors follow with
peaches and apricot, accompanied by notes of
cantaloupe and lychees, with ripe density and
balanced acidity."
Reg $23.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$17.99
KLUGE ESTATE CRU APERITIF - 1
CASE
Winery Notes: "This 100% Chardonnay,
fortified
aperitif is an original! Naturally sweet Chardonnay
grapes are fortified with Virginia-distilled brandy, and
then aged for six months in Jack Daniel's® barrels to
develop complex and unique spicy aromas that are
truly all-American.
There are deep, fresh aromas and flavors of pear,
white peach, and citrus, with notes of licorice, vanilla,
and roasted almonds.
This refreshing and full-bodied aperitif is a wonderful
match for rich appetizers such as foie gras, or paired
with desserts such as chocolate fondue, ice cream, or
sweet fruit pie. Best when served very cold or on the
rocks."
Reg $26.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$19.99
ALLEGRINI PALAZZO DELLA TORRE
2006 - 3 CASES
Wine Advocate 90 points: "The 2006
Palazzo della
Torre comes across as somewhat restrained for this
wine. This is a very polished, elegant Palazzo della
Torre with pretty layers of mocha, spices and new
leather that add complexity to the fresh, vibrant fruit.
Palazzo della Torre is 70% Corvina Veronese, 25%
Rondinella and 5% Sangiovese. The addition of 30%
dried fruit (Amarone style) adds an extra dimension of
complexity. The retro 1970's label is also quite
attractive."
Reg $35.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$18.99
CLOS LA COUTALE CAHORS 2007 - 3
CASES
#76 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009
Wine Spectator 90 points: "Big, rich and
darkly
colored-these are the descriptors for the best red
wines from the Cahors district of southwest France.
The leading grape is Malbec (that's right, there was
Malbec before Argentina) and now a small group of
quality-oriented producers is pursuing a higher profile
for Malbec in its homeland. Tannat and Merlot can
also used in these blends. Besides an array of dark
fruit flavors, the following wines from Cahors offer
plenty of muscle and dense structures. They beg to be
drunk with a juicy rib-eye or a roasted leg of lamb.
There's a good sense of elegance to the well-defined,
concentrated flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and
plum, followed by notes of sage, dark chocolate and
tobacco leaf on the long, powerful finish. Drink now.
5,000 cases imported"
Reg $19.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . .
$13.99
NEYERS CHARDONNAY THIERIOT
VINEYARD
SONOMA COAST 2006 - 2 CASE
Neyers Vineyards sits in the heart of the Napa Valley.
The barrels are made in France and air dried for three
years, a year longer than normal. All of the grapes are
picked by hand, into half-ton bins, then laboriously
hand sorted at the winery.
These hillside Chardonnay vines are now 25 years
old. The crop is invariably small, and the wine is an
ideal example of mountain-grown Chardonnay from
the Sonoma Coast. 512 cases produced."
The Wine Advocate 93 points: "Hints of
lime oil, white
currant, peach, and honeysuckle, all buttressed by
terrific acidity, comprise the full-bodied 2006
Chardonnay Thieriot Vineyard. A cool-climate wine
with some stunning acidity and nicely integrated
wood, this is a beauty that should drink nicely for
another 3-4 years"
Reg $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $24.99
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TERLANON TERLANER CLASSICO DOC 2008- 2 CASES
Terlaner is a proprietary blend of Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, Chardonnay and trace amounts of Riesling Italico grapes that have been grown on the porphyry gravel slopes of the Classico district for over 100 years.
Winery Notes: "Light yellow with olives reflections, the aromatics first entice with hints of cardamom, white pepper and soft pink grapefruit. Persistent apricot and ripe tropical citrus fruits gracefully swirl around a focused stream of intense minerality. Fresh fennel and bright acidity define the finish of this impeccably balanced wine."
Wine Spectator 90 points: "A pleasant young white, with sliced pear and apple character and clean mineral notes. Medium-bodied, balanced and fruity, with a tangy finish. Stylish. Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. Drink now. 12,000 cases made."
Reg $21.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $15.99
TERLANO PINOT GRIGIO DOC 2007- 4 CASES
Vineyards for this concentrated Pinot Grigio rest at 1000 feet above sea level in the sandy, easy warming porphrous gravel, and calcareous soil high above the town of Terlan.
Winery Notes: "This wine is light straw in color with pleasant aromas of ripe melon and freshly picked Macintosh apples. Crisp and light on the palate with lovely pineapple. Bartlett pear and apple flavors that harmoniously intermingle with orange zest and almond notes. The finish lingers with spicy tropical fruit."
Wine Spectator 87 points:"Floral and fresh on the nose, with just a hint of sliced white peach. Medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and a clean finish. Bright and fruity. Drink now. 3,300 cases made."
Reg $25.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $18.99
TERLANO PINOT BIANCO DOC 2007- 4 CASES
Winery Notes: "With wonderful aromas of apple cider, chalk, and lemon zest this clean and focused wine expands on the palate to reveal warm apple crisp, clove and quince nuances. Possessing a long, concentrated citrus finish."
Wine Spectator 89 points:"A minerally, fresh white, with lemon and green apple character, a medium-to-full body and a crisp, clean finish. Wonderful subtlety and freshness. Drink now. 5,000 cases made."
Reg $21.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $15.99
TERLANO GEWURZTRAMINER DOC 2006- 2 CASES
Winery Notes: "The color of this wine is a light straw yellow with an intense aromatic bouquet of lychee and spice, underlined with a soft pleasant floral scent. It has a well-balanced taste that is strong on the palate. The finish is pleasurably persistant."
Reg $31.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $23.99
TERLANO VORBERG PINOT BIANCO RISERVA DOC 2005- 2 CASES
Only 3000 cases are produced of this exquisite wine made from grapes grown on the steep vertiginous slopes on the Vorberg cru.
Winery Notes: "The aromatics, wild flower, pear and honey, are reminiscent of Alsace. Layers of ripe pear, hazelnut, almond, smoke and vanilla grace the palate and lead to a silky, creamy finish."
Reg $32.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $23.99
TERLANO WINKL SAUVIGNON 2008- 2 CASES
Terlano Winkl Sauvignon has been produced from the fruit of the sandy and mineral-laden Winkl vineyard. Translucent pale yellow with greenish tints, it is full bodied, with delightfulscents of summer flowers, sage and dried pineapple. Earthy and surprisingly powerful with grapefruit, coriander and hints of truffled honey on the palate, Winkl is focused and stylish. 9000 cases are made of this crisply balanced Sauvignon.
Winery Notes: "Light yellow in color, with tints of green, this beautiful Sauvignon has an intense fruity bouquet with nuances of elderblossom. It is gentle on the palate, with well-balanced acidity and a smooth aftertast."
Wine Spectator 89 points:"Aromas of flowers and mineral, with a hint of fresh green celery, follow through to a medium body, with well-balanced fruit and acidity