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June 2010
NEWS FLASH: Quilceda Creek HAS been released and WE HAVE IT IN STOCK NOW.
New 2007 Quilceda Creek Cabernet $169.99
Quiceda Creek has been arguably Washington's most dependably outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon over the past 20 years -- with today's fleshier and increasingly refined wines giving Napa Valley cult Cabs a run for their money.
We do have 2005 and 2006 of Quilceda Creek (a very few bottles left); Andrew Will; and Leonetti Cellars. Stop by and browse those locked cages!
Justin Isosceles, New '07 ONLY $59.99 for a limited time, or while it lasts.
New vintages of Leonetti Cellars (all wines, including Reserve $169.99/btl.) and Betz wines in, but HURRY, quantities are very limited on these "ultra premium" very tightly allocated "Superstar" Washington Reds. It's a 4-5 year wait to get on Leonetti's mailing list! WINE NOT stop in today and pick up a few bottles
D2 from Delille/Chaleur Estate
$39.99/btl. (plus all discounts). The bouquet of the deeply violet-colored 2007 D2 jumps out of the glass with plums, rainier cherries, vanilla, spiced currents, caramel, tobacco, and a touch of toasted coconut flakes. This wine is rich on the palate with D2's trademark lush mouth feel and tones of dark fruits, mocha, and an assortment of baking spices. Another winner from a perennial favorite.
Varietal Blend:
51% Merlot; 40% Cabernet Sauvignon; 7.5% Cabernet Franc; 2% Petit Verdot'
Vineyard Breakdown:
21% Stillwater Creek Merlot; 10% Klipson Vineyard Merlot; 9% Boushey Vineyard Merlot; 6% Ciel du Cheval Merlot; 5% Kiona Vineyard Merlot; 16% Ciel du Cheval Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Grand Ciel Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon; 10% Klipson Vineyard Cabenet Sauvignon; 2% Harrison Hill Cabernet Sauvignon; 7% Ciel du Cheval Cabernet Franc; 2% Ciel du Cheval Petit Verdot
Syrah La Cote Rousse
The only one of Betz's three Syrahs to come from two separate vineyards, sited about a mile from each other on Red Mountain. Three French clones and the classic “Phelps” clone combine in a multi-layered expression of fruit, dried herbs and earth. The French clones are grown at Ciel du Cheval , while the Phelps comes from Scott Williams’ “ranch at the end of the road”.
This ’07 vintage is expressive with black raspberry, plums, black olive and a rocky minerality. Lush and sweet on the palate it’s more integrated early on than some past vintages, offering immediate appeal. But the RedMountain heritage certainly provides ample structure for cellaring.
Pt Wine Seller Price: $65.99/btl (* $54.77/ btl.with "Full" Wineaux Greagrious Discounts)
Syrah La Serenne
Once again, the Boushey Vineyard hit the mark. The small-berried Syrah provided enormous strength and color in 2007. And it's more brooding, dense and jam packed than the past couple years. The nose is full of black and blue berries, smoke, spice, roasted meat. It enters plush, silky and thick, expanding with blackberry and a bit of this vineyard's "sauvage" character.
Betz has been farming the same block of Syrah in Dick Boushey's Vineyard for 8 years now, and have gotten to know this turf well. But 2007 is a slight anomaly: it's firmer and more brooding than most years, dense and concentrated. Yet through it all it maintains its typical seamless texture and lift.
Pt Wine Seller Price: $65.99/btl (* $54.77/ btl.with "Full" Wineaux Greagrious Discounts)
Besoleil
As Washignton state's Grenache vines age the fruit they bear gains more varietal purity. And with every vintage Betz is raising the concentration of Grenache in Besoleil in their attempt to create a classic southern Rhone blend. Grenache is fully 80% of this year's wine, the balance composed of 15% Mourvedre and 5% Syrah.
A new source of Grenache, from the Olsen Estates in the YakimaValley brought greater vibrancy to the blend. It adds a depth of color and an even more intense strawberry, raspberry aroma. Notes of cherry, licorice, black pepper and spice jump from the glass, while a cherries 'n cream mouthfeel really satisfies. And yes, there are notes of that elusive "garrigue", the earthy, dried herb-lavender note typical of these southern Rhone blends.
Pt Wine Seller Price: $49.99/btl(* $41.49 with "full" Wineaux Greagarious discounts)
Doyenne Red by Delille "Aix"
The 2007 Aix is a wine-lover’s wine, with charm to spare. On the nose, black fruits, a wide array of spices, and a hint of lavender come to the fore, with deep smoky and earthy accents from the syrah. The palate is delicate and mouth-watering, with tones of black raspberries, plum, pomegranate, and earth featured. The structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon shines through in the mid-palate and finish. This wine will be delicious upon release and be able to lie down nicely for 5-8 years.
Pt Wine Seller Price: $36.99/btl. ($29.52 btl.with "Full" Wineaux Greagrious Discounts)
Varietal Blend:
- 61% Syrah
- 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 4% Mourvèdre
Doyenne Syrah
Seductively classic Syrah nose of pomegranate, grilled meats, flowers, and lavender. This wine is outstandingly rich and voluptuous on the palate, with a big black berry core, and earthy notes of lavender, tarragon, and spices. The finish is balanced and powerful, a great addition to the cellar.
Pt Wine Seller Price: $49.99 /btl.. ($41.49/btlbtl.with "Full" Wineaux Greagrious Discounts)
Varietal Blend:
- 61% Syrah
- 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 4% Mourvèdre
We just received our yearly allocation of the famous...and better valued Vieux Telegraph Chateuaneuf du Pape.This wine is ripe and full of herby, almost basil-like aromas, and a richness in the mouth that is unparalled. With each sip you will get something different from peach to white stones to herbs and back. There is a tango going on in your mouth and this wine is taking the lead! 95 pts. Robert Parker, $69.99 "net"/btl.
We also just received our yearly allocation of Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape, 2007. 96 pts. Robert Parker. $99.99 "net"/ btl, reg. $118.99/btl. (we have a few older vintages of this great producer's Chateauneufs, as well as some of their "Coudelet de Beaucastel" (second label wine) at only $29.99/btl. (92 pts. Wine Spectator).
2006 and 2007 in stock NOW (97 points, Wine Spectator)
Patricia Green: Willamette Valley "Reserve" Pinot Noir 2008
Andrew Will: Washington "Superstar' Red producer form Vashon Island. Sorella (most of his wines are Bordeaux Blends), this 2006 received 95 points/ Wine Spectator.
Ciel Du Cheval: 2006 93 points, R. Parker,
and few of their other offerings such as Cuvee Lucia: Cabernet Sauvignon. Annie Camarda Syrah too.
Quilceda Creek's Red Table Wine, EXTREMELY LIMITED
Cotes du Rhone still have 2 levels of Cotes du Rhone "07 and a lovely '07 Chateauneuf du Pape by this top quality producer. All terrific values!!
Lots of other 2007 Rhones and South of France gems.
Just arrived too. ..2007 Chateauneuf du Pape 2007's by Chateau de Beaucastel and others as well...get in soon and check out our selections, as these wines will go out to collectors and connoisseurs soon!--- (still have some 2006's of both these top Chateauneuf producers as well...VERY LIMITED.
Past but still worthy
Sinnean pinot Noir is in!! And O'Reilly's "Abbot's Table red too. We still have some O'Reilly's Pinot Noir available...but that will be gone soon, until next vintage.
Still have a bit of Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon. The 05 vintage has garnered another "Perfect 100 point score" from Robert Parker Jr.'s "The Wine Advocate" making it the only wine in the world to earn 3 perfect 100 point scores from this famous wine reviewer. The wine is very allocated, as one might suspect, and we dole it out to make its way in to all the best palates and homes we can. The wine will be sold out soon!!! We still have a bit of '05 Quilceda Creek Cabernet, and the NEW 2006 is already getting in short supply (Has been sold out at the winery for months) and is currently trading out on internet auction sites in the $200 to $350 /btl. range!!! ( although our price is currently less than this) If you are in to collectable "cult".
Also Leonetti Merlot yes a bit expensive...but DO THE MATH!!! If you are a Wineaux Gregarious member, these wines are actually at around the same price as you could have bought from the wineries...if you were actually on their lists..( which isn't easy to get on...and then they usually require you to buy by the case!!!)
Delille Cellars just released their new "Doyenne" Syrah $49.99/btl. and Chaleur Estate Blanc (Sauvignon/Semillon "White Bordeaux_like" blend) $34.99/btl
Barrister Winery (WA) - INT STOCK: "Rough Justice' $19.99/btl. and their "Sagemore Vineyard " Cabernet $33.99/btl
New vintages of Mollydooker
Carnival Of Love $119.99,
and Enchanted Path $99.99, Blue Eyed Boy (Shiraz) $59.99.
an amazingly rich Shiraz, at a concentration and price level somewhere between
their "Carnival Of Love" and "The Boxer" (which is gone
now.)
Keep in mind the Mollydooker wines are in extremely limited quantity.
MARILYN MERLOT New Vintage Norma Jean 'Young Merlot" in too..2009. New 2008 Marilyn Merlot just arrived too. We have a little bit of 2006 in too Absolutely delicious Napa Valley Merlot is hardly ever really drunk...what a shame!!! Most people buy it just to collect it. The new 2006 is the same price as the last few years.$29.99/btl. We do have a bottle of their 1986 in our glass case at a mere $1999.00/btl. (listed at $2750.00 on their web site) and yes people collect the series and go absolutely nuts with filling in a vintage or 2...and the older ones are extremely scarce, and ridiculously expensive!!! We recently sold several early '90s vintages in the $600 to $800/btl range...when I can obtain them from private collectors..but they don't last here too long!!! It's a crazy business sometimes.
From Justin Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, always DEE-licious, plush and lush, limited supplies, as always with Justin $26.99/btl. We have a limited amount of thier "Justification" (predominantly Cabernet Franc/Bordeaux -like Blend) $49.99/btl. This Paso Robles winery makes some really tasty reds. PLUS "Isosceles" is in in very limited quantity.
Five Star Cellars has released a few new vintages too!!! Sangiovese, Syrah and we still have a bit of their superb Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot!
Small amounts of Leonetti Cellars: Cabernet and Merlot in now...allocated out to a bottle or 2 pp (if you are not a very regular customer...you may be required to shop a bit more in order to be able to purchase any of these) Some of the absolute best and certainly one of the "Holy Grails" of Washington Reds
From Sorenson we do have 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon at $19.99/btl. as well as 2008 Sangiovese $22.99; and Malbec $19.99/btl.
LOCALE WINES AVAILABLE FROM THE WINE SELLER
Christina James Winery is proud to introduce its 2008 slate of wines. In stock now: Cabernet Sauvignon, and Willamette Valley Pinot Noir $19.99/btl. Sangiovese $14.99/btl. Nicely made first vintage from this new Port Townsend winery! (The winery is not open to the public, so The Wine Seller™ is one of the only places around to obtain these wines retail..they are on some local wine lists at restaurants too) Read about the Christina James Winery.
Eaglemount Wine and Cider Company (Port Townsend's 4th winery now!!!) besides selling their lovely hard ciders (in big unique shaped bottles) has just released their first wines! A tasty Germanic Riesling at $14.99/btl and a lovely off-dry Rose' @ $15.99. A Red Bordeaux Blend is now available!!! And we will try to keep some of all these on hand, and can "Special Order" them for you and get them in rather quickly too..like all of the local wines. A rich, Bordeaux-Styled Red called "Raptor" ins stock at $26.99/btl. We also have their "PortTownsend Red " at $19.99/btl.
From Walla Walla Vinters Sangiovese; Washington Cuvee; and Merlot.
From recent posts
Silver Oak, Alexander Valley and a tiny bit of Napa Valley too. We recently received our yearly allocation of these highly sought after wines, so stop by soon if you want some. (same price as the last few years!!!)
Mollydooker wines from Australia. There are a few bottles of some other Mollydooker wines in stock too. It is tourist season and what little I got gets snapped up pretty quickly by savvy wine buyers. these wines always get great press, have quite a "cult following" and as some of you know, are made by Sarah and Sparky Marquis (formerly of Marquis-Phillips)
Also from MollyDooker
Enchanted Path (95points R. Parker Jr) $99.99/btl.
Sorensen just lowered the price on his Syrah $22.99 for the Syrah.(reg. $25.99/btl.) Also Newly released '04 Merlot $25.99/btl. Absolutely wonderful!!! with big rich dark fruit, toasty oak notes and underpinnings of dark chocolate!!! Richard Sorensen really hit the Merlot mark with this gem!!!
Very limited supply
All these wines are, of course ...extremely limited..so come in now if you want any of these.
Justin Isosceles! $69.99/ btl. while it lasts..( we only get 2 6-paks) A real "Collector's Wine" with a strong "Cult Following" so if you know about this wine, or have heard about it, but rarely or never see it...it's very sought after and Highly Allocated. Come and get it now!! Justin time!!!