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SPECIAL IMPORT CASE SAMPLER
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From the Loire Valley, the Rhone valley and the Languedoc, some of our most popular direct imports, all coming from committed, high-quality producers that emphasize breed, balance and overall appeal into their wines.
We buy direct at the winery and help you save, an average of 25% over the competition.
Try them with this special sampler and you'll be convinced how genuine and versatile they are...
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Grange Philippe Vermentino ’07
Pays d'Oc..... The peculiar Rolle, as it’s known in Southern France, displays a very delicate and refined perfume, lightly herbal, flowery and exotic; this is dry, very lively and perfect for shellfish. $9.99
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Domaine Gaudron Vouvray Sec '08
Touraine, Loire.....Ripe white fruit and stone components on the flowery nose; the palate is well structured and intense, and reminds you of fresh white fruit, chalk; focused, bold, long dry finish with lively acids and a touch of exotic fruit; perfect with oriental cuisine and grilled fish. $12.99
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Valery Renaudat Quincy '08
Centre, Loire..... Sauvignon blanc grown on sand and gravels, full of refreshing flavors; lightly exotic and round; very seductive and lingering. For salmon or whitefish. Compares to Sancerre! $14.99
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Moulin de Chauvigne Savennieres '06
Anjou, Loire..... Young vines Chenin blanc on sandy top-soils over schist; lovely, flowery nose, chamomile, hay; very expressive, silky palate lingers to a mineraly dry finish; excellent entry-level and a wonderful value. W&S-88 $16.99
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Xavier Frissant Fiet gris "Roses du clos" '08
Touraine, Loire..... From the Sauvignon gris grape aka Fiet gris. Interesting aromatic palette, some citrus, grapefruit and muted pineapple flavors, plus a vegetal note; intense, even grabbing with full fletched flavors ready to explode; long and zippy on the finish; a wine to start savoring or hold for 2 years. $14.99
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Domaine du Moulin CDR-Villages white '08
Southern Rhone, France..... A blend of Viognier and Clairette with a powerful nose of flowers, fresh apricots and exotic fruit; the palate is textured and fresh with a medium-full body; delicious over fattier fish or even foie gras. $15.99
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Dom. de la Chapelle Chinon "Trois quartiers" '07 Loire-Touraine..... Old vine Cabernet franc on clay/silica subsoils, aged 12 months in barrels; captivating nose of dark berries, touch of mint and sap, marmelade as well as an earthy quality; perfect balance, medium-full tannins; very appealing right now! $16.99
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Domaine du Moulin Vinsobres red '07
Southern Rhone..... 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, all 30+ year-old vines; very aromatic nose of spicy red fruit and plums, and some underbrush as well; good structure; the appealing palate offers polished notes of warm spice and fruitcake and a solid core of sappy, spicy, peppery fruit; more similar in style to a CDP without the alcoholic edge; a fantastic offering! $14.99
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Maison Audebert Bourgueil "Grand clos" '05
Touraine, Loire..... High terraces and slopes on gravel and chalky soils; dark saturated robe; spicy currant fruit, touch of jam; the tannins are well extracted, and offer a sappy finish of great dimension. W&S 88pts. $15.99
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Domaine du Petit Clocher Anjou rouge '08
Anjou, Loire..... A Cabernet franc displaying brambly red fruit flavors and earthy notes, gently extracted and showing some mild tannins on the finish. For meats and poultry. $11.99
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Mas Gourdou Pic St Loup “le pas du loup” '07
Languedoc, France..... A Southern blend that packs a punch; juicy and bright palate exudes notes of underbrush and peppery fruit; balanced and forceful; a great match with anything grilled with herbs. $11.99
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Xavier Frissant Touraine-Amboise "Renaissance" '06
Touraine, Loire.....Half Cabernet and half Cot (Malbec), aged in foudre for about 3 months; a generous offering, curranty, round and elegant in a Bordeaux style; medium-full with good grip and delineation; still supported by a full set of ripe tannins; delicious over pork and lamb. $13.99
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The 12 bottle sampler: List $203.88 Ours $171.88 ...
NOW only $154 !
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