The Early Bird Gets the Wine: 2004 Antinori Tenute Marchese Chianti Classico Riserva

2004 Antinori Marchese Chianti Classico Riserva


Every so often, we like to clear the shelves in order to make room for the latest and greatest in wines. So to do that, we're slashing prices starting tomorrow on over 300 wines anywhere from 25-50% off ! But, we're giving our most loyal customers a sneak preview! So, in order to celebrate, we're featuring the 2004 Antinori Marchese Chianti Classico Riserva. Normally priced at $33.99, we've decided to sell it at $23.33! And we're going to throw in free shipping with purchase of a case. A classic chianti with a 91 point score from Wine Advocate, this red is a steal!

Reviews: Wine Advocate, 91 points
Antinori’s flagship Chianti, the 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchesi Antinori, reveals greater depth, vibrancy and freshness. Ripe black cherries, new leather, menthol, smoke and wild herbs flow from this sweet, layered Chianti. The wine is approachable today, but also has the tannic backbone and stuffing to insure another decade or so of very fine drinking. It spent 14 months in small French oak barrels prior to being bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.



Price: $23.33
Reg.: $33.99
ON SALE!!!

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A Cabernet Franc for under $20: 2006 Wilfrid Rousse Chinon les Puys

2006 Wilfrid Rousse Chinon les Puys

When you hear Cabernet, the varietal "Cabernet Sauvignon" immediately comes to mind. Cabernet Franc, however, is definitely forgotten among the varietals of wine. In fact, John Bonne of the San Francisco Chronicle went so far as to call it "the Rodney Dangerfield of the varietals." It never gets any respect. However, Cabernet Franc is known to get scores that rival even the best Cabernet Sauvignon. Those bottles can fetch up to $50 per bottle. At Gary's, we like to find wines that are the best, but don't break the bank.

We came across this Chinon from the Loire and we absolutely loved it. The 2006 Wilfred Rousse is riper than the 2005 vintage, but with a similar structure. In fact, this wine won a gold medal in Paris last year. The best part is you can grab a gold medal winner for just $19.99. Need more convincing? Watch Gary in the tasting video below:




Price: $19.99
Reg.: $24.99
ON SALE!!!

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93 pt 2005 Hesketh Shiraz Ususal Suspects--Free Shipping on a Case!

2005 Hesketh Shiraz Usual Suspects

In keeping with wines that are good for Summer, a Shiraz should be very high on your list. These wines pair great with any kind of barbequed meat, perfect for firing up the grill. Well if it's any country that knows a good Shiraz, it's the Australians. Noted Australian wine critic Tim White gave this Shiraz, the 2005 Hesketh Usual Suspects, 93 points. If you've never heard of Tim White, he's among the more noted wine critics in Australia, right up there with James Halliday. So, a 93 point rating from Tim is certainly a great seal of approval. This Shiraz is definitely worth picking up. Plus, if you get a case, we'll throw in free shipping!

Reviews

Australian Wine Critic, Tim White 93 Points

A bit pongy to begin but blows off quickly to reveal plenty of cassis and spice and some black pepper, which is unusual for McLaren Vale shiraz. Some peach kernel too. Attacks with cassis and plums, and some more candied peach-like stuff. Perfectly balanced dry tannins balance the sweet fruit and there's subtle oak toastiness too. A damn tasty shiraz.

Price: $16.99

Reg.: $21.99

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WA 91 pt 2003 Altair Sideral 33% off

2003 Altair Sideral

When a wine gets consistently high ratings from reputable wine reviewers, that usually means that you have shell out quite a few bucks to get your hands on a bottle, let alone a case. Gary's Wine & Marketplace has the 2003 Altair Sideral for $19.99 per bottle. This Chilean wine got a 91 point rating from Wine Advocate, a 91 point rating from Wine Enthusiast, and a 95 point rating from Wine and Spirit. The critics all agree that this is a great bottle of wine. Read the reviews below to see for yourself. Add to that the $19.99 price tag and you've got yourself a steal.

Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, June 2007, - 91 points
The 2003 Sideral, a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 4% Syrah and 2% Sangiovese, is purple-colored with aromas of toasty black currante, cedar and spice box. This is followed by a smoothly textured wine with ripe red and black fruits, spicy flavours and soft tannins. The wine is forward enough to be enjoyed now but will evolve for several years.




Reviews

95 points - Wine & Spirit, 2005
'Stylish plummy and perfumed nose with notes of toffee. Finely balanced and complex with great concentration'

91 points - Wine Enthusiast (Nov 2005)
'Finely oaked, with lovely cedar scents accenting robust but smooth black cherry and dark plum aromas. Sings a pretty tune in the mouth, with ripe berry fruit, tobacco, toast and a long finish. A significant step up from the first vintage'

Price: $19.99
Reg.: $29.99
ON SALE!!!

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Step By Step Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc now on sale

2008 Step by Step Sauvignon Blanc and 2007 Step by Step Cabernet Sauvignon

Price: $9.59
Reg.: $12.99
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WS 91 PT 2006 Peter Lehmann Shiraz Barossa on sale now!

2006 Peter Lehmann Shiraz Barossa


Every year, The Wine Spectator releases a list of the Top 100 wines of the year. The 2006 Peter Lehmann Shiraz Barossa has a real shot at making that list this year. In fact, it has already been named on Wine Spectator's Top 25 Value Reds from Australia. So, this wine is a definite hit. At Gary's, we're all about having the best selection at the best prices. That's why we're selling this 91 point Shiraz for $12.99!

Wine Spectator 91 Points

Ripe and round, this is generous with its smoky cherry and black currant flavors, persisting against mildly grippy tannins to create a long, layered finish. Best from 2010 through 2016. 26,400 cases imported. –HS


Price: $12.99
Reg: $16.99
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WS 91 PT 2006 Clos du Mont Olivet Chateauneuf du Pape--Free Shipping on a case!!

2006 Clos du Mont Olivet Chateauneuf du Pape

The 2006 Chateauneufs are very classic and smooth tasting. They will fit just about any occasion. Of course, Gary's has only the best when it comes to Chateauneufs du Pape. The 2006 Clos du Mont Olivet Chateauneuf du Pape scored a 91 point rating from Wine Spectator. This particular bottle has been seen retailing at $40 a bottle. Gary's Wine and Marketplace is selling it at $26.99. That's 35% OFF the regular price. That's not all. When you purchase a case, we're going to give you free shipping as well! 35% off and free shipping on a case? It doesn't get any better than that.


Wine Spectator 91 points

Silky, but with solid grip in the background, holding the fig, currant and blackberry fruit at bay, while roasted sage, tobacco and spice notes flitter throughout. Has a very silky, pure finish. Drink now through 2026.

Price: $26.99
Reg.: $34.99
ON SALE!!!


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WA 92 pt rated 2007 Fabre Montmayou Malbec Gran Reserva Mendoza--now 20% off

2007 Fabre Montmayou Malbec Gran Reserva Mendoza


Wines from Argentina are great buys nowadays. Over the last seven years, the number of wines from there has tripled. Led by Malbec, these wines offer a lot of bang for your buck. They are also fruit-driven but not overly complex. The 2007 Fabre Montmayou Malbec Gran Reserva Mendoza is no exception. In fact, the Wine Advocate chose this Malbec as its 2007 top choice Malbec under $20. Gary's Wine and Marketplace has this choice bottle on sale for $19.99!

Wine Advocate 92 points:

"The 2007 Malbec Gran Reserva was sourced from 60+-year-old vineyards in Vistalba. It was aged in French oak for 10 months. Opaque purple-colored, it delivers an expressive perfume of pain grille, mineral, scorched earth, violets, and black cherry. On the palate it is medium to full-bodied with layers of savory dark fruit, ripe tannin, excellent balance, and an elegant personality. Give this outstanding effort 2-3 years in the cellar and enjoy it from 2011 to 2023.

Gary's Wine and Marketplace has this great bottle on sale for $19.99. That's 20% off it's original price

Price: $19.99
Reg.: $24.99
ON SALE!!


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WS 90 points and best selling Chianti under $20!

2006 Viticcio Chianti Classico

A 90 point Chianti for under $20? Yes, it's true. This combined with a price that cannot be beat has made this one of our top-sellers here at Gary's. Don't miss out on this truly spectacular deal.


Wine Spectator 90 points:
Exhibits lots of blackberry and vanilla character on the nose, with hints of flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, crisp finish. A beautiful wine. Best after 2011.

Price: $14.99
Reg: 19.99
ON SALE!!




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Great price on 90pt Pinot Noir from Domaine Serene --Free Shipping on Six Bottles or More--

2006 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Yamhill Cuvee Willamette Valley

There has to be something special about a wine that wine critics can actually agree on. With two 90 point ratings from both Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate, the 2006 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir is one of those wines. Proving that critics can be right, Cellar Tracker has also given an average of 90.3 points from those who have tasted this Pinot. Gary's is selling this sweet wine for $31.99. On top of that, when you purchase six bottles, Gary's will throw in free shipping. All this adds up to another great deal!

Wine Spectator 90 points:
Supple, ripe and generous with its plum, blueberry and crème brûlée flavors, nicely draped with refined tannins, which persist on the focused finish. Drink now through 2014. 7,200 cases made.

Wine Advocate 90 points:
The entry level 2006 Pinot Noir Yamhill Cuvee delivers an expressive nose of rose petal, red cherry and raspberry that leaps from the glass. This leads to a velvety-textured, medium-bodied Pinot with ample sweet fruit, good depth, and a fruit-filled finish. It lacks only complexity. Drink this pleasurable wine over the next 4-5 years. Domaine Serene has turned out its most successful set of Pinot Noirs in several vintages.

Price: $31.99
Reg: $42.99
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RP 96 and ST 94 2006 Dominus Estate Red Wine from Napa Valley

2006 Dominus Napa Valley Proprietary Red PreSale

It's June, and that means Summer is just around the corner. That means sun and barbecues. This Meritage is perfectly suited for times like those. With a 96 point rating from Robert Parker and a 94 point rating from Stephen Tanzer, it's a surefire winner for that dinner party. Arrival is expected in July, just in time for the best days of Summer.

Robert Parker 96 points:

"There are 6,500 cases of the superb 2006 Dominus (91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot). Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by aromas and flavors of truffles, forest floor, black cherries, black currants, and Asian spices. One of the finest wines of the vintage, it is complete, full-bodied, and seamlessly built with beautiful ripe tannins, low acidity, and a luscious, layered mouthfeel. The aromatics are even more evolved and complex than the 2005's. The 2006 should drink well for 20-25 years."

Stephen Tanzer 94 points:
Bright red-ruby. Lovely floral lift contributes precision to the aromas of raspberry, rose petal and licorice. Sweet, high-pitched and sharply delineated; velvety but not thick. There's a juicy quality to the ripe red fruit, mineral and graphite flavors, not to mention a firm underlying spine, that promises a long and positive evolution in bottle. Quite young but not austere, finishing with building tannins and lovely lift. The lingering perfume of red fruits, pepper, flowers and licorice is unusually complex. A really superb 2006, seemingly every bit as good as the sensational 2005.

Price: $95.99
Reg: $134.99
ON SALE!




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RP 92-94pt 2007 Domaine la Milliere Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes Pre-Arrival Offering--Free Shipping with 6 Bottles!

2007 Domaine la Milliere Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes

2007 has proved to be an exceptional vintage according to critics. This 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Vielles Vignes has proved this. With arrivals expected in October, this Rhone blend should prove to be a great wine for the Fall season. Gary's Wine and Marketplace is offering free shipping with the purchase of a Six Pack!

Robert Parker 92-94 points:

"The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes reveals gorgeous aromas of spring flowers, crushed black cherries, ink, lavender, and spice. The wine is dense ruby/purple-hued, deep, and full-bodied with terrific concentration, a layered texture, and a stunningly long finish. It should drink beautifully young, yet age for 15 or more years."


Price-$31.99
Reg. Price:$42.99
ON SALE!

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--Arrival expected in October--

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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
ON SALE!

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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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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Rare WS 95 pointer under $40 - 2005 Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge

2005 Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge

$37.99 $49.99 ON SALE! Qty

Wine Spectator 95 points
A sure bet for a high ranking in the Top 100 of 2009
GARY'S PRICE - $37.99

The Wine Spectator has rated only one other Bandol higher than the 95 points it awarded Chateau de Pibarnon. The only one rated higher with 96 points was the Domaine Tempier Bandol Cabassaou 2004. The Tempier sells for $80 a bottle though. Our price on the Chateau de Pibarnon is just 37.99!

Reviews

Wine Spectator 95 Points

An intense and focused red, with concentrated mineral, plum and dark cherry that are flanked by tobacco box notes. Lithe yet powerful, with a long, elegant and finely chiseled finish of slate and white pepper. Drink now through 2015. –KM

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Wine Spectator 93Pts 2007 Barnett Pinot Noir Viento Valle Anderson Valley

$44.99 $59.99 ON SALE! Qty

- Small production, single vineyard Pinot Noir
- Similar quantity produced to a Grand Cru Burgundy
- WS 93 points
- Among Wine Spectator's highest rated 07 Pinot Noirs

"Why have so many elite Napa and Sonoma Pinot Noir producers-Williams Selyem, Copain and Adrian Fog, to name just a few-begun buying grapes from the vineyards of Mendocino, California's obscure Anderson Valley? In fact, interest from outsiders has inspired growers to plant Pinot at a furious rate. In just the past 10 years, Anderson Valley Pinot Noir acreage has more than tripled: from 350 acres to about 1,200....the Anderson Valley may be one of the best places in California to grow Pinot Noir. " -- Food & Wine Magazine

As rare as a Grand Cru Burgundy!

Reviews

Wine Spectator 93 points

Rich and full-bodied, with complex, concentrated wild berry and blackberry fruit that's focused, with hints of sage and espresso, ending with ripe, integrated tannins and a long finish. Drink now through 2014. 479 cases made.

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3-Day Special Price on 94pt 05 St Emilion from Bordeaux

2005 Clos des Jacobins St Emilion

Price: $45.99 Reg: $70.99 ON SALE! Qty

$25 a bottle off a 2005 St Emilion from Bordeaux!
Wine Spectator 94 points
It's regular price is $70.99 GARY'S PRICE FOR THIS WEEKEND ONLY - $45.99

We tasted the Clos des Jacobins at our Bordeaux tasting back in September and the wine showed beautifully. Our Bordeaux buyer liked the wine so much that he didn't think we should offer such a low price for a wine of this quality. But, we convinced him to budge on the price since we still have 15 cases in stock. And we need to move some Bordeaux to make room for more 05 and 06 Bordeaux that will be arriving soon.

A great offer on a highly rated 2005 Bordeaux!

Wine Spectator 94 points
Dark in color, almost black. Aromas of raisin, spices and blackberry follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a long, powerful finish. Has loads of fruit and toasty oak. This is exciting. A new 1947? Best after 2016. 2,415 cases made.

Get it now at http://www.garyswine.com/fine_wine/france/05511.html