- Special Monday Tasting: Cousino Macul on June 17th
- Two New Blowout Wines
- Special Wednesday Tasting: Mary Edwards
- Aussie and Kiwi Open House June 20th-22nd
- Upcoming CLASSES
- Dominus Presale
- Seghesio Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Cortina
- Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
- Vineyard Brand Burgundy Pre-Sale
- Bouchard Burgundy Sale
- 2011 Louis Jadot Burgundy Pre-Sale
- 2008 Brunello di Montalcino & 2007 Riserva
- New Roses for our Garden
- Bordeaux Futures: 2010, 2011 AND 2012
- Wines of the Moment: Saturday Afternoon
- New Baker's Dozen Wines: 15% off solid or mixed cases!!!
- JUNE GIFT SALE!!! Wine Accessories: Glasses, Racks, Openers and MORE!!!
- Wine of the Month Club
Special Monday Tasting “The Wines of Cousiῆo Macul”
Monday, June 17th 5 -6:30, No Charge
Cousino Macul Chardonnay, & Cabernet Sauvignon $9.99 ($11.99)
Cousino Macul Chardonnay, & Cabernet Sauvignon (Antiguas Riserva) $16.99 ($18.99)
Cousino Macul “Finis Terrae” 2009 (presale) $23.99 ($27.99)
Cousino Macul "Lota" 2008 $69.99 (presale reg. $79.99) 6 pack
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CUNE is one of the oldest wineries in Rioja, still family owned and operated by it’s now FIFTH Generation! CUNE was one the FIRST bodegas to bottle and export their wines into the US Market. We are super happy to have gotten our hands on their fantastic entry level Riojas!
2009 Cune Rioja Crianza
89 points Wine Advocate (WA)
The 2009 Crianza in a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha and Mazuelo aged for 12 months in used barrels plus six months in bottle. It has a ripe bouquet of fresh strawberry and red cherries that is competently enmeshed with the oak. The palate is fresh and lively with taut tannins. There are notes of dark cherry, licorice and a touch of mocha with a finely-tuned, delineated finish. There is a pleasing brightness to this Crianza that is approachable now and should age with style. Drink now-2019.
2011 Cune Blanco Rioja
(100% viura): Bright straw. Highly aromatic bouquet evokes ripe pear, peach, melon and white flowers. Round and chewy, with deep honeydew and pit fruit flavors that expand with air. Shows good energy on the finish, picking up a bright citrus quality that adds delineation and cut.
Both are $9.99 (13.99) 10% Discount on a case, mix or match
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“The Wines of Merry Edwards Winery”
with Ken Coopersmith, Merry Edward Husband
Wednesday, June 12th 5 – 6:30, No Charge
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Australian (Aussie)/New Zealand (Kiwi) Open House
Thursday, June 20th thru Saturday, June 22nd
Wine Tastings on Thursday & Friday, 5 to 6:30
And on Saturday, 3 to 4:30
No Charge
And most Gifts will be 25% Off
(Does not include Gift Baskets, Cheese, or Items Already Discounted)
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Upcoming Classes:
“Happy Birthday Robert Mondavi”
(if he were still alive)
Taught by Scott Turner, Cellar Rat
Tuesday, June 18th 7 to 8:30
$40 per person
Wine are still being determined but we will taste….
2010 Mondavi Winery Fume’ Blanc $12.99 (Reg. $17.99)
2012 Isabel Mondavi Deep Rose, $19.99 (Reg. 21.99)
2008 Luce, Sangiovese/Merlot Blend (a joint project with Frescobaldi) 95 JS $88.99 (Reg. $99.99)
2010 Emblem Cabernet $26.99 (Reg. 45.99)
2009 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 94 WA $109.99 (Reg. $139.99)
2010 Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon ($46.99, Reg. $54.99)
2009 Opus One,92 WS, 93 IWC, $209.99 (Reg. $229.99)
And more….
REGISTRATION & PREPAYMENT ARE REQUIRED
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“California Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs”
Featuring the wines of Miura Vineyards
from the fabulous 2009 Vintage!
Tuesday, June 25th 7 – 8:30 $40 per person
More details to follow!
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“The Best of The Best….Austria!”
Tuesday, July 9th 7 – 8:30
More details to follow!
REGISTRATION & PREPAYMENT ARE REQUIRED
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2010 Dominus Presale
Rated 96+ points by Wine Advocate
“The sweetest and most succulent black cherries, plums, violets, graphite, cinnamon and cloves come to life in the 2010 Dominus, a wine that stands out for its superb precision and balance. There is a purity and sheer sweetness in the fruit that is completely striking. As with the Napanook, today the 2010 lacks some of the depth of the 2009. It will be fun to see how the wine develops in bottle. The 2010 Dominus is a model of class and elegance. I find it utterly compelling. The blend is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035” WA December 2012
$188.99 ($202.99)
10% Discount on a six pack
ETA is late June/early July
A credit card must be provided to secure your order.
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2010 Seghesio Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Cortina
Only 12 bottles available
Rated 94 points by Wine Spectator
“Dark and intense, yet well-polished, with floral blackberry and pepper aromas and concentrated black cherry, bitter chocolate and black olive flavors that finish with muscular but ripe tannins. Needs time. Best from 2015 through 2022. 2,200 cases made.”
$36.99 per bottle
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2007 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Rated 96 points by Wine Spectator
Only 20 bottles available
“There's a delicacy to this version, showing a latent structure and a distinctive spiciness surrounding the core flavors of cherry, raspberry, licorice and mineral. Harmonious and persistent, featuring a long finish. A compelling Brunello riserva. Best from 2015 through 2032”. 150 cases imported. –BS
$77.99 ($86.99)
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Vineyard Brands Burgundy Pre-Sale
ETA is two weeks from the time the order is placed.
Please provide a credit card to secure your order. 10% discount on 12 or more bottles.
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Bouchard Burgundies
We sold out of the Bouchard Burgundies so quickly last time, we have reordered more plus a few additions. Click here to see the wines that are available. Place your order today!!
Call 980-9995
These wines are in Birmingham and can be in the Shoppe tomorrow.
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2011 Louis Jadot Burgundy Pre-Sale
Our order has been turned in: click here to open the attachment that shows what we have ordered for the Shoppe. We have no guarantee we will get them but if you would like to order anything please let us know. Orders will be treated as a request until confirmed by the Importer. ETA is mid September, 2013. All cases are six-packs and a 3 bottle minimum per item is required. Ten percent discount on 12 or more bottles. Please provide a credit card to secure your order.
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2008 Brunello di Montalcino & 2007 Riserva
They are starting to arrive. We have attached a list (click here to view list) of available wines, some already here and the others to be here soon. This is the last chance to purchase them as a pre-sale so look over the list and let us know soon if you are interested in anything.
Call 205-980-9995
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New Roses for our Garden
2012 Domaine du Poujol, Languedoc Reg. $15.99 Sale $13.99
2012 Fontsainte Corbieres Rose Gris Reg. $15.99 Sale $13.99
2012 Trinquevedel Tavel Reg. $18.99 Sale $16.99
2012 Chateau de Peyrassol Cotes de Provence Commanderie Reg $21.99 Sale $19.99
2012 Chateau des Annibals Reg. 21.99 Sale $18.99
2012 Acrobat Rose of Pinot Noir Reg. $14.99 Sale $12.99
2012 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Blanc Reg. $19.99 Sale $17.99
2012 Elk Cove Rose Pinot Noir Reg. $15.99 Sale $13.99
2012 Hogwash Rose, Grenache Reg. $17.99 Sale $14.99
Some of these are limited availability so place your order today. 980-9995
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The Wine Advocate & Wine Spectator have just released their reports on the 2010 Bordeaux vintage and they both agree that this is one of the best vintages EVER for Bordeaux.
“Two thousand and nine is the best vintage I have ever tasted in the 34 years I have been covering Bordeaux and 2010 is a very close second if not equal to 2009” Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, March 1, 2013
“Based on my tastings in both Bordeaux and Wine Spectator's New York office (all formal reviews are generated from blind tastings), I rate the 2010 vintage 99 points on the Left Bank and 98 points on the Right Bank”…..
James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, February 2013
Two fantastic back-to-back vintages for Bordeaux. The 2009’s are already here but we still have a very nice selection of 2010 Bordeaux to sell on Futures. We have provided an attachment for you to see what we have and we have also updated the ratings, so call or come by if you have any interest. We have posted a link to a list of what is avabilable at one of our wholesalers. Purchasing requirements for the wholesaler are different from ours, so please note the requirements at the end of the list. Orders from the wholesaler must be confirmed.
2010 Bordeaux Sales Sheet
2010 Bordeaux Sales Sheet
2011 Bordeaux Sales Sheet
Overall, 2012 looks to be as good as 2011, but prices are significantly lower. Cabernet based wines are going to be the most inconsistent while Merlot based wines have done very well.
These prices are considerably lower than previous vintages, so if you ever wanted to start a collection of Bordeaux, this may be the perfect vintage for you. Stop by and let us help you!
The 2012 campaign is coming to an end. We have provided an updated list for you to look at. Please let us know if you are interested in anything or if you have any questions.
Please call if you have any questions (205) 980-9995
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Stop by Saturday afternoons for our
“Wines of the Moment”
Each Saturday afternoon, we will open a couple of bottles of our favorite wines and share them with whoever stops by (must be 21 of course).
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2010 Foris Fly-Over White $12.99 (15.99)
2010 Foris Fly-Over Red $12.99 (15.99)
2011 Zolo Torrontes $12.99 (15.99)
2011 Martin Códax Albarino $12.99 (16.99)
2011 Franciscan Chardonnay $13.99 (21.99)
2009 Las Rocas de San Alejandro Garnacha $10.99 (11.99), 90WA
NV Veuve de Vernay $9.99 (12.99)
2009 Shooting Star Zinfandel $11.99 (15.99)
2011 House Wine Mountain Merlot $10.99 (12.99)
2012 Cigar Box Malbec $11.99 (13.99)
2012 Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc $13.99 (15.99)
2011 Leese Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon $10.99 $12.99
2011 LaMericka Pinot Noir $12.99 (14.99)
BUY SOLID OR MIXED CASES OF THESE WINES AND RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT!!
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June Gift Sale!!!
Wine Accessories: Glasses, Racks, Openers and MORE
20% OFF ALL Month!
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- Don't forget to check out our new Wine Specials Page!
