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As the World Turns
April 22, 2009

 

 
 
 
 
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TERROIR DAY! 
 
GREAT WINES OF THE WORLD!
 
 
Dear Wine Friend,
 
Happy Earth Day!  A perfect time to remind us all, first how little we are.... second, regardless of our differences, how we are all neighbors in this experience called life....And finally, to indulge in the unfamiliar!  Explore!  Taste the great wines produced from our earth's diverse growing regions and terroir.  
 
 
LAST CALL ON SOME GREAT WINES FROM OUR FAVORITE PLACES! 
 
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06 Lucia Syrah Susan's Hill, Pisoni Estate Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey
 
Only 240 cases produced of this cool growing region Syrah made by Jeff Pisoni. Vivid fruit and structure!  95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -  $39.95 NET > But $35.96 on six or more bottles.
 
 
May the force be with you!!  Gargantuan black fruits!  The full Monty!  We have been following since barrel tasting in Jan 06.  A steal of a deal!  97 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.  95 points Wine Spectator.  $79.95 NET (Should be $110)
 
05 De Toren Fusion V, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
 
Arguably the iconic proprietary Bordeaux blend of South Africa. All five Bordeaux varietals with a base of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon. Very limited!  Perfectly balanced! Shocking value!  92 points Wine Spectator.  $45.95 > $40.44  
 
06 Colome Malbec, Valle Calchaqui, Salta, Argentina
 
From the highest elevated vineyards in the world, and some of the oldest vines, this black and blue Malbec leaves a stunning palate impression!  92 points, Wine Spectator's #38/Top 100 Wines of the Year 2008.
 $29.95 > $26.36
 
 
"Felsina is a reference-point estate for everything that represents the finest of Chianti Classico" -Wine Advocate  90 points, Wine Spectator's #51/Top 100 Wines of the Year 2008. $22.95 > $20.20
 
 
OH!  Drinks like a great Chateauneuf-du Pape!  From vines over 40 years old, a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre. Full & silky texture!  A real joy to drink.  90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.  $21.95 > $19.32 
 
04 LAN Reserva, Rioja, Spain
 
A truly great value and fine example of the Tempranillo grape.  "...black plum, violet, licorice, and smoke."  Third consecutive year a LAN wine has been selected to the Wine Spectator's Top 100.  Wine Spectator 90 points, #52/Top 100 Wines of the Year 2008.  $17.95 > $15.40
 
 
An absolute bargain from this reference point single vineyard.  Black crimson color and blackcurrant fruit.  Typical Dow peppery overtones.  Perfect gift for Father's Day.  Just 500 cases produced. Jancis Robinson 18/20 - $49.95 > $43.96
 
 
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