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| "Lost and Found" |
| Lost and Found in a Wine and Liquor Store? Great wines often are overlooked or "lost" in our distributors' warehouses. When these amazing hidden gems are "found", our vendors offer them to us at bargain basement prices. Our talented Sommelier team scour these lists and cherry pick the best values. We are passing these amazing finds onto you for incredibly discounted prices! |
| For example: Ernie Els, Stellenbosch, Bordeaux 2004 91pts WS As one of South Africa's leading ambassadors and one of the most recognisable faces in the world of sport, it is befitting that Ernie chose South Africa and Stellenbosch to produce his wine. This idea was born from a long-standing friendship between Ernie Els and Jean Engelbrecht. Producing a wine made up of five Bordeaux varieties to reflect the unique diversity of the Stellenbosch terroir. This wine, made by cellarmaster Louis Strydom, is Ernie Els and Jean Engelbrecht’s vision to produce an exceptional wine, reflecting their respective commitment to quality. Well-built, with black currant, bacon, grilled herb, tobacco & fig flavors supported by a good firm structure underneath. Excellent length, with fruit & spice delivering another wave on the finish. Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec & Cab Franc. RELEASE PRICE $93.00 OUR PRICE: $72.99 Matariki, Hawke's Bay, Quintology 2002 Quintology is Matariki's flagship red blend of five classic grape varieties - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Syrah. Estate grown from Matariki's exceptional vineyards in the acclaimed Gimblett Gravels region of Hawke's Bay. Composition Merlot 42%, Cabernet Sauvignon 23.5%. Malbec 21%, Cabernet Franc 8.5%, Syrah 5.0% The Matariki 2002 Quintology was matured in fine grain French oak, from a selection of Coopers,for 21 months. Approximately 40% was new oak whilst the remaining 60% was aged in seasoned 1, 2 and 3 year old barrels. Sensory Deep ruby red with dark purple hues. Intense dark berry fruits with hints of spice and chocolate combined with some smoky cedar characters. Ripe, rich fruits make this wine round and mouth-filling. Complex flavors have been produced from the different oak treatments and the typical characteristics from each of the varieties. The finish is lingering and elegant with lovely fine silky tannins. Best Internet Price at wine.com for $39.99 OUR PRICE: $24.99 Massena Durif The Howling Dog 2005, 93pts RP As longtime readers know, one of California’s longest-lived, best value wines is Petite Sirah, which is also known as Durif. Massena’s 2005 Durif Howling Dog, cropped at a ridiculously low .7 tons of fruit per acre, and aged 18 months in old French oak, can easily compete with some of the great Petite Sirahs from Ridge or Turley Vineyards. Its inky/blue/purple hue is accompanied by scents of blueberry liqueur, crushed rocks, and acacia flowers. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, with surprisingly supple, but extravagant levels of tannin, it is not yet ready for prime time drinking. Purchasers should forget it for 4-5 years, then watch it unfold over the next two decades. Drink 2010-2030. Release Price $42.00 OUR PRICE: $36.99 Domaine Famille Ligneres Las Vals Rouge 2003 The name "Las Vals" means little valley in the local dialect. From the Roman fort perched high on "Roland's Rock", one not only has a spectacular view of this breathtaking valley which is steeped in the history of the region, but also an understanding of the unique character of this terroir. Varietals: 85% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah Tasting Notes: A lovely nose of spicy cigar box, earth, and sweet black cherries. Luscious flavors of mouth-filling black plums and cherries with a long, lingering finish. Best Internet Price at wine.com for $24.99 OUR PRICE: $14.99 Cape D’Estaing Admirals Reserve Shiraz 2004 93pts RP The 2004 Admirals Reserve is more structured and muscular. Purple-colored, it has an alluring perfume of toasty oak, smoky bacon, violets, blueberry, and plum. This is followed by a medium-bodied wine exhibiting some elegance. It offers spicy blue and black fruit flavors, excellent depth, good balance, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. It will need a few more years to reach its peak. Drink through 2015 Best Internet Price at Cabrini Wines.com for $112.59 OUR PRICE: $75.99 Gibson’s Old Vine Grenache 2004 93pts RP “Terrific fruit is a hallmark of the 2004 Grenache Old Vine Collection (a French and American oak-aged cuvee produced from 85-year-old vines). Kirsch liqueur, licorice, spice box, pepper, and roasted herb notes emerge from this big, full, exuberant, extroverted Australian version of a top-notch Chateauneuf du Pape. Enjoy it over the next 10-15 years. 2006-2021 RELEASE PRICE $100.00 – Robert Parker “A very pure bouquet, the palate no less so; unmistakable grenache sweetness, but doesn't descend into jammy confectionery mode; oak and tannins are afterplay to the main action. Vines planted 1908. Cork 14.5° alc. RATING 94 DRINK 2017” –James Halliday Best Internet Price at Cabrini Wines.com for $76.99 OUR PRICE: $65.99 |