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
ON SALE!


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
ON SALE!


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
ON SALE!

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
ON SALE!

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
ON SALE!

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

http://www.garyswine.com/fine_wine/california/11065.html

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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