Recent Releases on 2009 Bordeaux Futures at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

We traveled to Bordeaux for the annual "en primeur" tastings, and after sampling some 500+ barrel samples we feel confident in saying that there are many great wines. While there are some wines which didn't rise up to quality we expect, there are lots of tremendous wines in every appellation and price level. Our selections are based on what we tasted, choosing only the best in every region and price range to offer our customers.

Here are five new offerings including four tremendous values falling under $35 per bottle and then one extremely limited and highly rated Pomerol from the Moueix stable (owners of Petrus).

2009 Chateau Tauzinat l'Hermitage St Emilion
Size: 750 ml
Ratings: WS 90-93
Review: So perfumed and pretty on the nose, with flowers and sweet berry. Full-bodied, with a silky texture, fine tannins and a balance of attractive fruit.
Price: $15.99
Reg: $19.99
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2009 Chateau La Croix Lartigue Cotes de Castillon Size: 750 ml
Ratings: WS 92-95
Review: Black licorice and dark chocolate aromas. Full-bodied, with lots of juicy fruit and a coffee, cocoa finish. Serious tannin structure as well. A small-production wine from the team of Stéphane Derenoncourt, who are all leasing the property. First made in 2008. -J.S.
Price: $23.99
Reg: $29.99
ON SALE!


2009 Chateau Poujeaux Moulis en Medoc
Size: 750 ml
Ratings: WS 93-96
Review: Full and very velvety, with round and juicy tannins. Creamy. New ownership here is really making a difference in wine quality; this is the best ever after maybe the 1929.
Price: $28.99
Reg: $37.99
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2009 Chateau Haut Bergey Rouge
Size: 750 ml
Ratings: RP 92-94
Review: One of the best over-achieving, value-priced wines in Pessac-Leognan, Haut-Bergey's vineyard enjoys a superb location near Malartic-Lagraviere and Domaine de Chevalier. Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Cabernet Franc and a dollop of Petit Verdot, the opaque purple-hued 2009 reveals a big, exuberant nose of charcoal, black currants, sweet cherries, and graphite. Dense and full-bodied, with beautiful purity, texture, and length, it should drink well for 20+ years. (Tasted two times.) P.S. I also tasted the brilliant 2000 Haut-Bergey in March, 2010, and it was still a youngster in terms of its development. Drink 2010-2030.
Price: $31.99
Reg: $40.00
ON SALE!

2009 Chateau Providence Pomerol
Size: 750 ml
Ratings: WS 95-98
Review: Offers fabulous aromas of crushed blackberry and blueberry, with lightly roasted coffee bean and black olive. Full-bodied, delivering polished, chewy tannins and a long, juicy finish. Rich and powerful. Blockbuster. Roasted fruit on this. Best ever from here? -J.S.
Price: $114.99
Reg: $145.00
ON SALE!

To see all of our current offers, and wines we anticipate buying, with extensive review copy on every wine, go to our 2009 Bordeaux Futures page and browse the selections. Happy Shopping!

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Buy Wine 2007 Quinta do Vallado Douro Reserva at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

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Category: Portugal
Size: 750 ml
Brand: Quinta do Vallado
Region: Douro
Style: Red Wine
Price: $47.98
Reg: $61.99
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Recently we've heard more and more of our guests asking for more high-end Portuguese wines.

We were happy to hear this, because though our Portuguese wine section offers some great values, there are some really phenomenal wines being made at the high end as well!

Quinto do Vallado is certainly one of these, heralded by many as the "new legacy of Douro." Produced by a family that's been making wine in the Douro Valley for six generations, their Reserva Red is made largely from 60+ year-old vines, and just received a 96 point score from the Wine Spectator.

Not often do we see a 96 point wine with a $47.98 price tag ... thank you Portugal!

Wine Spectator 96 points
Rich, powerful and finely crafted, with layers of concentrated red plum, currant, blueberry and kirsch flavors. Silky tannins knit it seamlessly together. The elegant and refined finish is filled with mineral, smoke and spice. Drink now through 2016. 2,056 cases made.–KM

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Buy Wine 2007 Mercer Chardonnay at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

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Category: Washington
Size: 750 ml
Brand: Mercer Estates
Region: Columbia Valley
Varietal: Chardonnay
Style: White Wine
Price: $9.99
Reg: $17.99
ON SALE!

Shipping is $1/btl on 6, Free on 12

Seen elsewhere for anywhere from $12-22 per bottle!

This was just too good an opportunity to pass up. This amazing deal on the Mercer Chardonnay was originally intended for a large airline company. In the end, they decided to only take half of the deal, and that's when we were approached. We tasted the wine and didn't hesitate at all; the 2007 Mercer Chardonnay from Columbia Valley was absolutely delicious. Some subtle green apple mixed in with some citrus and fresh acidity on the finish. In short, a very crisp style that drinks deliciously.

Most of the juice, 88%, was fermented in French oak barrels and left on the yeast lees for 8 months. Occasional stirring of the lees released yeast-bound flavor and body enriching compounds back into the wine. A portion of the wine, 12%, was fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain the fresh bright fruit of Chardonnay and then blended back with the barrel portions.

Winemaker's Notes:
Very pleasant, relatively light, showing a pretty mix of citrus and tropical fruit, fresh cream, light toast and a hint of cinnamon. The alcohol rests at 14.1% but feels a bit lighter, and the wine has a pleasing ripeness without becoming fat or heavy.

Reviews
Jay Miller Wine Advocate 87 Points
The 2007 Chardonnay delivers aromas of green apple, pear, and white peach. Dry, ripe, and fruity, it will provide pleasure for another 2-3 years.

Wine Spectator 88 Points
Bright and silky, with an appealing range of apple, pineapple and citrus aromas and flavors that linger on the light-textured finish. Drink now. 6,429 cases made.–HS

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Buy Wine 2007 La Ferme Du Mont Chateauneuf du Pape Cotes Capelan at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

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Category: France
Size: 750 ml
Brand: La Ferme du Mont
Region: Southern Rhone
Varietal: Rhone Blend
Style: Red Wine
Price: $57.99
Reg: $74.99
ON SALE!

RP 96pt Blockbuster Wine Drinking Great Now and For Decades to Come!
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English critic and Master of Wine Jancis Robinson, rated it 19 out of 20 which was her highest rating for a 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape and it was the very same rating she gave the Chateau de Beaucastel Homage a Jacques Perrin which sells for almost $600 a bottle!

This is truly a blockbuster wine and it's a unique opportunity for you to get your hands on a few bottles.

The 2007 La Ferme Du Mont Chateauneuf du Pape Cotes Capelan is one of the best kept secrets from the 2007 vintage in Chateauneuf du Pape! The importer is Peter Weygandt, widely known for having one of the best Rhone portfolios which includes Charvin, Raymond Usseglio, and Clos St Jean just to name a few.

Top wine critic Robert Parker gave it 96 points and a stellar review (see below) ... don't pass this opportunity up!

Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate 90 points

The dense ruby/purple-colored, full-bodied 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cotes Capelan is an outrageously rich, complex wine exhibiting beautiful creme de cassis, kirsch, licorice, forest floor, and spring flower-like aromas. It is fresh, voluptuous, and opulent in the mouth, but the fresh acids and vibrancy give it exceptional precision as well as a refreshing style despite its weight, richness, and length. This is a superb, young Chateauneuf du Pape from an up-and-coming star of the appellation. Give it 1-3 years of bottle age and drink it over the following two decades.

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Buy Wine 2007 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

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Category: California
Size: 750 ml
Brand: Larkmead Vineyards
Region: Napa Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
Price: $59.99
Reg: $74.99
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Larkmead has been an integral part of Napa Valley's history since the late 19th Century. Larkmead was one of the four great Napa Valley wineries before prohibition.

After a period from the 50's to the 80's where no wine was made, Larkmead began making wine again in the 90's. Larkmead is now embarking on its third century of crafting 100% Estate grown, 100% Napa Valley wines. The vineyard is also are the source of fruit for numerous other Napa Valley stars.

Their vision today is in the tradition of the founders of Larkmead- to create consistently excellent wines from their Estate - wines that are a true expression of place.

Winemaker's Notes:

Deep ruby red-purple color. Unmistakable Larkmead aromatic profile of dusky cola, wild herbs, minerals and ripe dark fruit, with a complex, perfumed violet side note. The palate is immediately dark, rich and multi-layered with Larkmead menthol-mineral flavors, graphite, cedar and dusty cocoa powder notes. Concentrated dark fruit dominates as the palate expands but the wine remains lively, juicy and focused throughout. The tannins are long, youthful and satisfying and bring richness and length to the palate, which finishes with a whiff of pepper and aromatic thyme.

Reviews

Robert Parker 94+ Points

Composed of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (nearly 4,000 cases produced) is a great buy for a world-class Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. It exhibits a dense purple color, notes of charcoal, creme de cassis, graphite, and forest floor, and a ripe, opulently fruity, rich, full-bodied style. Its endearing silkiness, multi-dimensions, and mature, sweet tannins suggest it has two decades of life ahead of it.

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Buy Wine 2007 Ilaria Wines Cabernet Sauvignon at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

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Category: California
Size: 750 ml
Brand: Ilaria Wines
Region: Napa Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
Price: $55.99
Reg: $69.99
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Anne Monticelli, the winemaker and owner of Ilaria Wines has the goal of producing small lot wines that have a sense of place. In sourcing the fruit for her wines, she seeks lots that are expressive of the soil and climate where they are grown, that also are the product of careful viticulture.

Winemaker's Notes:

The exceptional 2007 growing season- a warm dry spring, followed by a mild summer, led up to a heat spike in late August and was followed by more moderate temperatures, allowing for a slow steady harvest- yielded a Cabernet defined by intense and powerful fruit flavors. This dark puple ruby hued wine si full bodied and rich with black fruit tones and spice notes. The first thing to notice is the sweet dark currant and blackberry accented with cocoa. Then there is that hint of toasty oak and elegant fine grained tannins that linger on the finish. Drink it now, but don't be afraid to set it asice until it celebrates its 10th birthday.

Reviews

Robert Parker 93 Points

The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (94% Cabernet Sauvignon and rest Petit Verdot) is a limited production cuvee offering a dense opaque purple color, beautiful black currant, charcoal, and smoky aromas, a gracious, elegant, well-balanced style, medium to full body, beautiful concentration, and an endearing texture and length. There is nothing out of place in this supple, already appealing Cabernet. It should last for 15+ years.

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Buy Wine 2007 GF Going Forward Napa County Cabernet at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

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Category: California
Size: 750 ml
Brand: GF Going Forward
Region: Napa County
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
Price: $17.99
Reg: $24.99
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Going Forward is an ongoing partnership with vintners to create a consistent and quality-minded "GF house style".

Sourced from some of the best vineyards in Napa during the stellar 2007 vintage, this Cabernet is a real crowd-pleaser. Blackberry cordial, plum, and sage on nose are followed by nicely-integrated tannins and a cocoa-inflected finish.

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Buy Wine 2007 Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

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Category: California
Size: 750 ml
Brand: Switchback Ridge Wines
Region: Napa Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
Price: $99.99

Switchback Ridge Wines are sourced exclusively from the Peterson Family Vineyard in Calistoga. The property has been in the Peterson family since 1914 and encompasses nearly 100 acres located at the mouth of Dutch Henry Canyon. For over 75 years the property was primarily maintained as a farm and plum orchard, with vines intermingled amongst the trees. In 1990, the orchards were replanted to vineyard, where there are currently 18 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Sirah vines, in addition to a three acre 50+ year old Petite Sirah block that John Peterson helped plant as a child.

Winemaker's Notes:

A rich, powerful Cab with layers of blackberry, black currant, espresso and anise. The wine has great concentration, density, and youthful, chewy tannins.

Reviews

Robert Parker 92+ Points

Opaque purple with lots of creme de cassis, creosote, charcoal, blackberry, and espresso roast, this wine again has a chocolatey edge, full-bodied flavors, and loads of fruit, depth, and power. Drink it over the next 15+ years.

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Buy Wine 2007 GF Go Figure Napa Valley Cabernet Lot 4 at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

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Category: California
Size: 750 ml
Brand: GF Go Figure
Region: Napa Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
Price: $19.99
Reg: $29.99
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Another enticing release from our friends on the Silverado Trail

Back by popular demand: the GF Go Figure Cabernet that started it all, once again brought in partnership with our friends along the Silverado Trail. Made in a vintage that was ideal all the way around in Napa Valley, this bottling carries aromas and flavors of cassis and ripe red plum, with hints of earth and spice showing up on a smooth finish. Look no further; this is your Cab to stock up on for Friday night dinners for the rest of the year!

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Buy Wine 2007 Angels Landing Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

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Category: California
Size: 750 ml
Brand: Angels Landing
Region: Napa Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
Price: $16.99
Reg: $24.99
ON SALE!


2007 Napa Cab from Calistoga under $20
• Best vintage since 1997 in our opinion
• The Wine Spectator rated the 2007 vintage 94-96 points
• Robert Parker rated the 2007 vintage 96 points

Robert Parker recently said in an e-letter sent to Erobertparker subscribers, "After spending two weeks tasting in California, I can unequivocally state that 2007 is one of the three top vintages of the decade (the other two being 2001 and 2002, with 2005 not far behind). It is a brilliant vintage across the board for all varietals."

This is a brand new arrival from Angels Landing. We sold out of the Stags Leap Cabernet from them in just a couple of months. Don't miss out on this outstanding Cabernet from the great 2007 vintage at a mere 16.99 per bottle!

From Calistoga fruit, an area made famous by Chateau Montelena. This is a deeply colored Cab with loads of blackberry, currant, and lots of mocha. Very good structure but the tannins are very ripe. This will be a real crowd pleaser for any occasion. It's worth every penny if you're looking for a delicious Napa Cab that won't put a dent in the wallet. An amazing value at $16.99!

Jon Visser, Wine Buyer 4 stars -- Juicy Cali Cab! An amazing value!

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Buy Wine 2008 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

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Category: South Africa
Size: 750 ml
Brand: Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Region: Hemel en Aarde
Varietal: Chardonnay
Style: White Wine
Price: $23.99
Reg: $29.99
ON SALE!

• Tanzer 92 point Chardonnay under $25
• "hypothetical blend of Chassagne and Meursault"!

The review from Stephen Tanzer intrigued us. He is generally a more conservative critic when it comes to scores and reviews. So, when he rated this Chardonnay under $30 from South Africa 92 points and called it a "hypothetical blend of Chassagne and Meursault," we had to check out exactly what he was talking about.

We did some research on Tanzer's reviews of Chardonnays that retail under $30. He has reviewed over 1400 Chardonnays from all over the world in this price range and have rated only 38 of them 92 points or higher which included 4 different vintages of the Hamilton Russell Chardonnay including the 2008!

Long story short. We bought everything we could find on the 2008 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay. Buy a bottle so you can be blown away by this amazing South African Chardonnay that drinks more like a cross between a fine White Burgundy and a rich, explosive California chardonnay and at a reasonable price tag of $23.99!

Stephen Tanzer 92 points

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Reviews

Wine Spectator 90 Points

Ripe and stylish, with melon, ginger, yellow apple and pear flavors that glide over well-embedded acidity. There's a lingering whiff of grilled hazelnut on the rich finish. Not quite as dense as the 2007, but still outstanding. Drink now through 2010. 4,880 cases made.–JM

International Wine Cellar 92 Points

Bright yellow with a golden tinge; much lighter than the 2007. Sexy, highly nuanced nose combines white peach, pineapple, iodiney minerality, musky ginger and leesy nuances, all lifted by a floral topnote; like a hypothetical blend of Meursault and Chassagne. Densely packed, brisk and deep, with lovely racy acidity and a rocky element giving a light touch and impressive energy to the flavors of citrus and stone fruits, nutmeg and minerals. Finishes very subtle and very long, with excellent grip. This has all the elements to please the Burgundy lover-and all in an understated way.

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Buy Wine 2009 Ketu Bay Sauvignon Blanc at Gary's Wine NJ Wine Store

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Category: New Zealand
Size: 750 ml
Brand: Ketu Bay Wines
Region: Marlborough
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Style: White Wine

Price: $12.99

Winemaker's Notes

Our vineyards, sheltered within the Waihopai and Wairau Valleys and with soils old and semi infertile, produce Sauvignon Blanc wines with distinctively pungent passionfruit/grapefruit to gooseberry/cutgrass characters. But always with richness on the palate and a firm fresh acidity

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Buy Wine 2008 Montes Sauvignon Blanc Limited Selection at Gary's Wine NJ Wine Store

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2008 Montes Sauvignon Blanc Limited Selection Leyda
A Must-Have Wine Advocate 90pt Chilean SUMMER WHITE!
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The weather is getting warmer so we're offering you a great, must-have deal on this perfect white for the hot weather! Montes Sauvignon Blanc Limited Selection 2008, on sale now for just $9.98!

Sourced entirely from Montes' vineyard in Chile's Leyda Valley, a new appellation designate only ten kilometers from the Pacific Ocean, this is a significant step up in quality from the regular Montes bottling, with laser-like acidity and citrusy freshness.

Perfect for a hot summer day. Stock up now while you can; this wine won't last because of the great quality and price and it's going to be a long summer!

Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate 90 points

The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Limited Selection is from cool-climate Leyda. Grass, fresh herbs, gooseberry, and grapefruit make up the enticing aromatics. With greater depth and concentration than its less expensive cousin, it is worth the extra premium in price.

Wine Spectator 90 Points

A very crisp and minerally style, with a prominent chalky edge that carries the flint, chive and fleur de sel notes. Very lengthy. From Chile. Drink now. 23,000 cases made.

Sale Price: $9.98
Reg: $14.99
ON SALE!

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Buy Wine 2005 Chateau Lucas Cotes de Castillon On Sale at Gary's Wine NJ Wine Store

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The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux yielded an amazing number of great value wines from chateaux you may never have heard of before. The 2005 vintage was one of those vintages where the quality was outstanding from the petit chateau up to the elite. Our search for value 2005 Bordeaux began back in 2006 and has continued to this day. And we continue to find amazing wines for the money from the vintage.

Our most recent discovery is Chateau Lucas from Cotes de Castillon. Cotes de Castillon is one of the hottest regions in all of Bordeaux mainly because the wines way over-deliver for the price they are sold for now. The region is situated right next to St. Emilion and many of the wines resemble that region.

Some of the labels that have become household names in Cote de Castillon are D'Aiguilhe, Clos les Lunelles, Gigault Cuvee Viva, and Clos l'Eglise. They, of course, all sell for $25 or more now. Chateau Lucas is still under the radar at just $15.99 per bottle.

Jon Visser, French Wine Buyer Tasting Note -- Dark fruit, earth, and minerals on the nose. Lush and round fruit on the palate with plum and blackberry flavors. Some oak flavors that are well-integrated and a long finish with structure and ripe tannins.

Sale Price: $15.99
Reg: $19.99
ON SALE!

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Buy Wine 2006 Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico On Sale at Gary's Wine NJ Wine Store

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This Is An Amazing Opportunity To Attain A Highly Sought After Wine!
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The 2006 was the Wine Spectator's highest rated vintage since 1997 for Chianti Classico and Castello di Brolio was the highest rated Chianti Classico from 2006 being rated # 5 wine in their Top 100 list of 2009!

The grapes for Barone Ricasoli's Castello di Brolio come from the best part of Brolio in Chianti. The vineyards are situated at anywhere from 1150-1300 feet of elevation with a south-southwest exposure. It is produced from primarily Sangiovese with a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blended in. Aged 18 months in barrique barrels. The resulting wine is extraordinarily balanced, concentrated, complex, and beautifully textured.

This is truly an exceptional bottle of wine. One of the benchmark wines from Chianti Classico. The Wine Spectator obviously thinks that's the case with the 2006. It was their highest rated Chianti Classico from 2006, the best vintage in their eyes since the 1997 for the region. They also made this wine the highest ranked Italian wine in their Top 100 list for 2009 at # 5!.

Order now ... this wine will sell out!

Wine Spectator 96 points & # 5 in WS Top 100 of 2009: Shows amazing aromas of blackberry, with hints of vanilla and flowers, along with black licorice and crushed berries. Full-bodied, with wonderfully caressing, ultrafine tannins. Very balanced and long.

Sale Price: $49.98
Reg: $64.99
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It's 2009 Bordeaux Futures Season at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store

The vintage of 2009 in Bordeaux was characterized by near perfect weather conditions in the spring and summer that led to concentrated ripe grapes with all the components to make great wine.

We traveled to Bordeaux for the annual "en primeur" tastings, and after sampling some 500+ barrel samples we feel confident in saying that there are many great wines. While there are some wines which didn't rise up to quality we expect, there are lots of tremendous wines in every appellation and price level. Our selections are based on what we tasted, choosing only the best in every region and price range to offer our customers.

We have started getting the first offers on the marvelous 2009 Bordeaux. You bought futures from us in the '05, '06, or '08 vintage, and we want you to be the first to receive the latest offerings that we have available. Listed here are some of our favorites from the early releases, there will be many more to come.

2009 Chateau de l'Estang Cotes de Castillon

Size: 750 ml
Ratings: RP 87-90
Review: Another sleeper of the vintage, the opaque ruby/purple-tinged 2009 l'Estang exhibits lots of sweet black currant and black cherry fruit intermixed with a hint of vanillin. Medium to full-bodied, with surprisingly pure, concentrated, lengthy flavors, it should drink well for 5-6 years.
Sale Price: $9.99
Reg: $12.99
ON SALE!

2009 Chateau Lilian Ladouys St Estephe

Size: 750 ml
Ratings: WS 92-95
Review: Dark color, with a spiced nose of cloves and cardamom. Tar too. Full-bodied, with round and velvety tannins and a rich, fruity aftertaste. Gorgeous young wine. -J.S.
Sale Price: $19.99
Reg: $24.99
ON SALE!



2009 Chateau Villars Fronsac

Size: 750 ml
Ratings: RP 90-92+
Review: A solid effort, and possibly the best wine ever made at Villars, the 2009 exhibits a deep ruby/purple color as well as notes of forest floor, crushed rocks, blueberries, and raspberries, a superb texture, admirable purity, and a long, full-bodied finish. It should drink well for 15-20 years.
Sale Price: $15.99
Reg: $19.99
ON SALE!


2009 Chateau La Tour de Mons Margaux

Size: 750 ml
Ratings: WS 92-95
Review: Bright blackberry and sweet currant aromas follow through to a full body, silky and refined, with an excellent density and a long, long finish. Soild and polished. Best ever from here?
Sale Price: $20.99
Reg: $26.99
ON SALE!


2009 Chateau Godeau St Emilion

Size: 750 ml
Ratings: WS 93-96
Review: Fab nose. Licorice and dark cherries. What a palate. Full body, with super silky tannins and a long, long finish. Seductive juice, polished and gorgeous. This is next to Tertre Roteboeuf. 95 Merlot, 5 percent Cabernet Franc. -J.S.
Sale Price: $26.99
Reg: $34.99
ON SALE!


2009 Chateau Lucia St Emilion

Size: 750 ml
Ratings: WS 94-97
Review: Violets and dark berries, with loads of aromas. Full-bodied, with a gorgeous core of sweet and ripe fruit. Long and dense, yet stylish. 10 acres. Next to Clos Fortet. 90 percent Merlot and 10 percent Cabernet Franc. -J.S.
Sale Price: $44.99
Reg: $56.99
ON SALE!




To see all of our current offers, and wines we anticipate buying, with extensive review copy on every wine, go to our 2009 Bordeaux Futures page and browse the selections. Happy Shopping!

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Buy Wine 2007 Losada Bierzo On Sale at Gary's Wine NJ Wine Store

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2007 Losada Bierzo -- Free Shipping on a 6-pack

The region of Bierzo produces high quality wines that show a great balance between purity of fruit and terroir.

Bierzo is situated in the northwestern portion of Spain in the mountains between Castilla y Leon and Galicia. The prominent grape in Bierzo is Mencia, which has similar aromatics and mouth-feel to that of Pinot Noir - though wines from Bierzo will be a bit more full-bodied than most Pinot Noir that sell in the same price range.

This wine is a great find and we highly recommend it - see reviews below.

Jay Miller Wine Advocate 90 Points -- Losada is produced from 50- to 80-year-old hillside vines in Bierzo and aged for nine months in new French oak. Purple in color with a nose of mineral, roasted herbs, game, and floral aromas, this extracted, rich,full-flavored wine over-delivers in a big way. It should evolve for 1-2 years and drink well through 2015 but it can be enjoyed now.

International Wine Cellar 90 Points -- Deep, vivid ruby. Aromas of blackberry, cola and spicy dark chocolate. Tactile, dense and sweet but with a light touch, showing good energy to its dark berry, spice and licorice flavors. The finish features livelier red berry character and leaves notes of candied licorice and cola behind.

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1308 Route 23 North • Wayne, NJ 07470 • 973-633-3900
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Buy Wine 2004 Brunello di Montalcino On Sale at Gary's Wine NJ Wine Store

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Just arrived to our special temperature controlled room -- 93 points Wine Advocate and lowest price in the country at $39.99!

When we tasted Brunellos in preparation for our buy earlier this year, one that really caught our attention was the 2004 Collelceto Brunello.

We thought the 2004 Collelceto best displayed the balance of fruit and tannins that is one of the best qualities of the vintage. Needless to say, we stocked up, purchasing every case we could get our hands on. And when the scores came out, our intuition proved right. The Collelceto came away with a 93 point score from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate.

From Family Farm to First Rank Winery

Collelceto was a traditionally run farm operation just a few years ago, but has now been taken over by the dynamic Elia Palazzesi, who with the help of enologist Lorenzo Landi, has realized this small farms full potential in the form of a full fledged winery. After only few years of bottling under their own label the Palazzesi family today already belongs to the exclusive club of respected and reliable winemakers of Montalcino.

Collelcto is located in the southwestern part of Montalcino, producing a Brunello with plenty of chocolate driven tannins and age worthiness. Full-bodied and spicy wines are produced from their 15 acres of perfectly exposed vineyards. Collelceto Brunello is designed for long cellaring, making one of the finest expressions of Sangiovese crafted today from what used to be a simple family farm.

Reviews

Wine Advocate 93 Points

The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals superior clarity and delineation in its black cherries, violets, licorice, spices and new leather in a style that artfully balances a very ripe expression of fruit with firm structure. This vibrant Brunello offers terrific length and compelling inner perfume that never trails off. The tannins build on the finish, so a few additional years of bottle age seem prudent. This is a superb effort from proprietor Elia Palazzesi and may very well be his finest wine yet. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024.

Wine Spectator 91 Points

Aromas of mushrooms, plums and berries follow through to a full body, with soft, yet chewy tannins and a ripe fruit aftertaste. A juicy wine. Some more bottle age will chill this out. Best after 2010. 800 cases made. -JS

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Gary's Wine & Marketplace - Madison | Bernardsville | Wayne
1308 Route 23 North • Wayne, NJ 07470 • 973-633-3900
E-mail: info@garyswine.com • Toll Free: 1-888-99-GARYS
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