Gary's Wine and Marketplace now accepting pre-arrivals on the 2008 Bordeaux Futures. 20% discount with purchase of a case.

2008 Bordeaux Futures

Gary's Wine and Marketplace is now accepting orders on the 2008 Bordeaux futures.

Already getting rave reviews, 2008 looks to be a vintage that will be talked about for years to come. Noted wine critic Robert Parker writes: "...the 2008 vintage was dramatically better than I had expected. It had all the qualities that make an excellent and in some cases, a great vintage so special: exceptionally dark opaque colors, gorgeously ripe fruit, stunning purity almost across the board, great freshness (because it was a cool year), slightly higher acids than normal, and remarkable density as well as concentration."

We have over 35 different appellations to choose. Head on over to http://www.2008bordeauxwine.com/ to place your order. With the purchase of a case, you get 20% OFF!!


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36% off WS 91pt 2004 Columbia Crest Merlot Reserve- Free Shipping on Six Pack

2004 Columbia Crest Merlot Reserve

Looking for a wine under $20 with some age on it that's just starting to drink really well? We've located some of the 91 point 2004 Columbia Crest Merlot Reserve. The tannins have softened up and the fruit is much more expressive now than it was when it was first released. And we've got a great price of 15.99 per bottle! That's 36% off its original selling price of 24.99!!! Plus get free shipping when you purchase a Six Pack!

The fruit for the Merlot Reserve was handpicked from the top 10% of the vintage's best vineyards.

Wine Spectator 91 points

Firm in texture, with a refined structure that lets the tannins and ripe currant and blackberry flavors ride expressively into a long, generous finish. Has intensity without great weight. Best from 2009 through 2014. 4,000 cases made. -HS

Price $15.99
Reg. Price $24.99)
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New World vs Old World: Two Great Wines From Chile and Spain

2006 Vina Perez Cruz Carmenere Reserva Limited Edition - Even better is the 2006 Carmenere Reserva Limited Edition, a deep crimson-colored wine with a superb aromatic array of scorched earth, pencil lead, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. On the palate spice, plum and chocolate notes emerge followed by a lengthy, fruit-filled, pure finish. It is an exceptional value in Carmenere.


2005 Castano Solanera Vinas Viejas - Saturated purple. Smoky raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a nice mocha quality adding complexity. Fleshy, round dark fruit liqueur flavors caress rather than pummel the palate. Gentle tannins arrive late to add structure but this is all about silky, juicy fruit.

WA 97pt Ornellaia Is Here With Free Shipping on Six Bottles - 2006 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia

2006 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia

If ever there was a week for Bordeaux-lovers to consider an affair with a different appellation, this is it. The prices for 2008 First Growth Bordeaux were released last week; they're being sold for about $200 a bottle on Futures. The wines are in barrel and won't be released until 2011 and the vintage is.. average. At the same time, the 2006 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia has been released. The price is $139.99 per bottle, the wine is in the store tomorrow, and the vintage is exceptional, scored 97 points by the Wine Advocate. Who knows what the Wine Spectator will give it when their ratings come out? Needless to say, we passed on the 2008 First Growths and instead invested in the 2006 Ornellaia. An easy choice, even for our Francophile French Wine Buyer, and an easy choice for you. Change is good. Embrace it.

A Bordeaux Blend From Italy with First Growth Quality!

Wine Advocate 97 points :
The 2006 Ornellaia flows from the glass in a profound expression of ripe, dark fruit. With time in the glass layers of minerals, cassis, tar, sweet herbs and French oak emerge, adding further complexity. This harmonious Ornellaia combines the richness of the vintage with superb freshness and awesome balance. Today the wine's sheer density almost manages to hide the tannins, but they are there, and the wine will ultimately benefit from a few years in the cellar. The 2006 Ornellaia is one of the highlights of this sensational Tuscan vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026.


Price: $139.99
Reg: $179.99
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WA 90pt Explosive Red From Cutting Edge Producer Under $20 - 2006 Vina Perez Cruz Carmenere Reserva Limited Edition

2006 Vina Perez Cruz Carmenere Reserva Limited Edition

$15.99
$19.99
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Our South American buyer has been on the prowl for the new cutting edge wines coming out of South America. It paid dividends recently when she discovered the wines from Vina Perez Cruz in Chile. The wines were outrageous to say the least. We brought them in basically the next day after tasting them. The Carmenere Reserva Limited Edition was the standout QPR of the three wines we brought in.

We're one of the only retailers to discover this wine but the critics have as well. Take a look at just some of the accolades for the Vina Perez Cruz Carmenere. In the Quarterly Review of Wines, Rosemary George MW singled out Perez Cruz as one of the best cutting-edge producers delivering top quality wines in Chile. A Silver Medal winner at the 5th Annual Wines of Chile Awards. And most recently, a 90 point score from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate with a glowing tasting note which is below.


Wine Advocate 90 points:
Even better is the 2006 Carmenere Reserva Limited Edition, a deep crimson-colored wine with a superb aromatic array of scorched earth, pencil lead, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. On the palate spice, plum and chocolate notes emerge followed by a lengthy, fruit-filled, pure finish. It is an exceptional value in Carmenere.

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NZ Pinot Noir Under $20 That Beat Out 90 Others In A Competition - 2008 Martinborough Te Tera Pinot Noir

2008 Martinborough Te Tera Pinot Noir Marlborough
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Price: $19.99
Reg: $25.99
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We discovered one of the hottest Pinot Noirs from New Zealand. The 2007 vintage of the Martinborough Te Tera Pinot Noir beat out 90 other Pinot Noirs at various price ranges to become the Champion Pinot Noir at one of the biggest competitions in New Zealand. The judges for the competition were all Masters of Wine.

The 2008 was just released and we took in our first shot of the wine with 100 cases arriving only a couple of weeks ago. The 2008 vintage in New Zealand has been called exceptional for Pinot Noir and probably a better vintage than the 2007. The winery sells this wine for $28.80. Gary's price is $19.99!

From 27 year old vines. The nose is bursting with dark plum and spicy notes. Big and round with plum, berry, and some cherry. A wine with great depth and concentration with a long finish. And the wine gets better and better once it's been opened. Tasted it three times over a couple hours.

http://www.garyswine.com/fine_wine/new_zealand/09131.html

30% Off On WS 92pt QPR Chateauneuf du Pape - 2005 Domaine Du Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape

2005 Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape

$29.99 $42.99 ON SALE! Qty

30% off a highly rated 05 Chateauneuf du Pape
Wine Spectator 92 points
Others are selling this for $34-50 a bottle
GARY'S PRICE - $29.99

We're all waiting in anticipation for the 2007 Chateauneuf du Papes to arrive. Heck, we're waiting for all 2007 Southern Rhones to arrive whether it's a Cote du Rhone, Vacqueyras, or Gigondas. But, we also are starting to see some interesting offers on 2005 and 2006 Chateauneuf du Papes. We've passed on many but here's one that we could not resist. A great producer of Chateauneuf du Pape and to be able to sell it at just $29.99! We had to grab some of this and pass the savings on down to our customers. This is just a great $30 bottle of wine that will easily age for 5-10 years if you wanted to wait that long. Enjoy!

Here's what Robert Parker said of Domaine de Beaurenard,

"Domaine de Beaurenard is a consistent estate that has been making top-notch wines for as long as I have been writing about wine, which is now 28+ years."

Wine Spectator 92 Points

This has lots of juicy grip, with a strong, briary undertow supporting red and black licorice, hot stone, currant paste, tobacco and chestnut notes. The long, muscular finish is typical of the vintage. Best from 2010 through 2025. 100 cases imported.

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