Last week, we offered the 2006 Ridge Zinfandel York Creek for the insanely low price of $19.99 per bottle, the lowest price in the country. We
knew we were on to something when you demanded more of the Ridge. So, we decided to offer up another zinfandel for you. This time, we have the 2007 Mauritson Zinfandel Dry Creek for $21.99. According to Robert Parker, the source of 40% of the grapes, Rockpile Ridge, is "one of the finest Zinfandel sites in Northern California." This is definitely reflected in the 92 point rating Wine Spectator gave it as well. So not only do we have a great zinfandel at a great price, but we also have free shipping when you purchase a case. So, get it before it goes the way of last week's Zinfandel deal.
Reviews:
Wine Spectator, 92 Points
Rich and beautifully focused, with huckleberry and smoky licorice aromas and ripe, layered and balanced wild berry, sage, and white pepper flavors. Drink now through 2014. 2,257 cases made.
A few months ago, we were talking about the '04 Brunellos and how much we were looking forward to getting them in stock. The Collelceto and the Il Poggione were both on our list. We knew they were going to be huge hits, validated by Wine Advocate's scores of 93 and 95 points respectively. We have about 400 bottles of each, so get your hands on one. Not sure which one to get? Put together a mixed case and get $1 per bottle shipping.
Reviews: 2004 Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino-93 Points, Wine Advocate
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.
2004 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino-95 Points, Wine Advocate
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is awesome. This finessed, regal Brunello flows onto the palate with seamless layers of perfumed fruit framed by silky, finessed tannins. The wine remains extremely primary at this stage, and its full range of aromas and flavors have yet to emerge, but the sheer pedigree of this Brunello is unmistakable. The elegant, refined finish lasts an eternity, and subtle notes of menthol, spices, licorice and leather add final notes of complexity. The estate's 2004 Brunello is a wine to buy and bury in the deepest corner of the cellar. Brunello is never inexpensive, but this is the real deal, and in relative terms, it is one of the world's great values in fine, cellar worthy wine. Incredibly, there are 18,000+ cases of the 2004 Brunello, so it should be fairly easy to source in various markets. The Brunello is made from four vineyards ranging from 250 to 400 meters in altitude, all in Sant'Angelo in Colle. The wines from the various vineyards were aged separately in French oak casks prior to being assembled and bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2034.
2004 Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino Price: $39.99 Reg.: $49.99 ON SALE!!!
2004 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Price: $59.99 Reg.: $79.99 ON SALE!!!
Brunello di Montalcino Mixed Case Price: $599.88 Reg.: $719.88 ON SALE!!!
Timing is everything in life. With a big sale like our Inventory Reduction Sale this weekend, we know we're going to need a big selection. So, we're thanking our lucky stars that the 2007 Delatour Pinot Noir and the 2008 Delatour Chardonnay came back in stock in time for this weekend. Both are normally priced at $13, but this weekend we're selling it at the special price of $6.67! It gets better. Order a case online and we'll throw in free shipping. Hey, we don't call it Inventory Reduction for nothing.
Don't forget to check your inbox this weekend for the complete list of wines on sale for our Inventory Reduction Sale! Remember, the early bird gets the wine.
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.
Ridge is a very big name in the wine business. They are most well-known for producing some of the best California Cabernet and Chardonnay in the world. But of course, to get the best, it's going to cost you, right? Well, not here at Gary's. While most retailers are selling this at anywhere from $25-30 per bottle, we're selling it at a cool $19.99. But that's not all. We're also throwing in free shipping when you purchase a case. Top it off with a 90 point rating from the International Wine Cellar and you've got yourself an amazing deal. Perfect for your next barbeque, this wine won't be in stock for long.
Reviews: Josh Raynolds, IWC 90 Points
Deep ruby with a bright rim. Raspberry, cherry and cinnamon pn the nose. Brighter than the Paso Robles bottling, with nervier red berry flavors and notes of vanilla and bitter chocolate. medium-bodied zinfandel with fully absorbed tannins and impressive finishing lift. Sexy wine, and drinking well right now.
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'
It's no secret that the economy is the top thought on a lot of peoples' minds this Summer. But that doesnt mean we all can't enjoy a good bottle of wine, right? While Sancerres are normally over $20 a bottle, we managed to find one for well under that.
The 2008 Jerome Gueneau Domaine des Grandes Perrieres Sancerre is a great example of a Sancerre that won't break the bank at $17.99. Plus, when you purchase a case, you get 20% off!
Also to celebrate this Fourth of July, we're having a tasting of all American wines on Saturday, July 4. A perfect way to sample some wines for any celebration. We'll be tasting:
Malbecs are great wines for summer grilling. With their dark fruit flavors and smooth tannins, they are the perfect complement to steak. Malbecs are also great values for the price. There is no better example of a great Malbec than the 2008 Lexicon. You can get your hands on a bottle for $12.99! Plus get free shipping when you purchase a case. This wine already has Robert Parker singing its praises on Mark Squire's Bulletin Board at erobertparker.com. You can read his comment below as well as watch Gary taste this fantastic wine.
"Terrific plum, blackberry and forest floor aromas. Medium body with silky tannins and a finish and flavor intensity of a wine 2-3x the price. Drink it over the next 1-2 years-an amazing value! 90% aged in tank, 10% aged in oak for three months, a malbec fruit bomb!"
Price-$12.99
--20% discount every day with purchase of a case--
Summer is officially here. That means it's time to break out the sunscreen and fire up the grill. Of course, good food can't be had without good wine. So in order to help you pick your next wine, not to mention officially kick off the first days of Summer, Gary's is bringing you the Shades Of Summer Sale. We've picked several wines that are the perfect complement to anything you're looking to grill up.
This is just a taste of the wines we have picked for this summer. For more information, head over to our special GarysWine.com Shades of Summer page or you can download the ads here and here. Here's to a great Summer!
There is a huge selection of Pinot Noir out there. With so much to taste and so little time, where do you start? If only there was a way to sample some great Pinot in one package. Thanks to Gary's Wine & Marketplace, it's possible. We've put together a great sampler of Pinot Noirs from different regions of California. We have two to choose from: Our six pack and our twelve pack. For $99.99, you can get two of each of the following bottles:
For $199.99, you can purchase the twelve pack. We up the ante to FOUR of the bottles listed plus free shipping! It's all 35% off the regular price! A perfect choice for your next party or the Pinot fan that you know.
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
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.
There truly is nothing like a good Chardonnay from California. While there are those who like theirs from oak, there is a rising trend. Unoaked chardonnays are becoming more popular thanks to their clean citrus fruit flavors. Gary's has this great example of an unoaked Chardonnay for $12.99! In fact, this bottle is so good that Robert Parker gave it a 90 point rating. Check out his review below:
Robert Parker 90 Points
These unoaked chardonnays represent terrific value. Even better is the gorgeous 2007 chardonnay, which possesses more of everything. Fuller bodied with more fruit, body, freshness and depth, it, like its older sibling, is best drunk during its first 2-3 years of life.
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
It's a well-known fact that age plays a huge role in how a particular wine tastes. This is no exception when it comes to the 2005 Bodegas Aalto Ribera del Duero. Bodegas Aalto's fist vintage of this wine was nine years ago. Just like this wine, their craft has gotten better with age. Check out what The Wine Advocate had to say in its 95 point review:
The 2005 Bodegas Aalto is produced from 100% Tinto Fino grapes that have an average vine age of 60 years(some as old as 90 years). After 23 months in oak barrels, the final result is a big, thick, voluptuous wine loaded with crushed blackberry, blueberry, and cinnamon spice.
Normally a wine of this caliber would sell for at least $75 a bottle. However, Gary's Wine & Marketplace is selling it for $37.99. This is the lowest price in the entire country. But that's not all. We're sweetening the deal by throwing in free shipping when you purchase six bottles or more! We can't think of a better way for you to get your hands on some great wine.
Price: $37.99 Reg.: $56.99 ON SALE!!!
--Free shipping with purchase of six bottles or more--
It's a wonderful thing when we here at Gary's can honestly say we've been looking forward to receiving a shipment of a particular wine. This can easily be said of the 2007 Chalone Vineyards Pinot Noir Monterey. Since we sampled this Pinot from the barrel, we can easily say this is the best vintage since 2004. It could even be better.
James Laub from Wine Spectator had much praise to say about the 2007 California Pinot Noir, including "I've really enjoyed many of the 2007s. They are ripe, fleshy, balanced and consistently very good to outstanding". He also said "the 2007 vintage is shaping up as one of the best years ever for California Pinot Noir".
So not only is this Pinot from one of the best vintages in recent memory, it's also ON SALE! Normally $19.99, Gary's is selling this beauty for $12.09. That's 40% off the original price. But that's not all. You also get free shipping with the purchase of a case. It all adds up to another great deal from Gary's Wine and Marketplace.
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.
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.
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."
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) ON SALE!!
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