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“I’VE NEVER HAD SO MUCH GREAT
TUSCAN WINE TO OFFER!!!”
-ANDREW MCMURRAY
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
zachys
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WINE AND LIQUOR, INC.
TUSCAN SALE!
September 14, 2009
TO ALL OUR ZACHYS ITALIAN AFICIONADOS,
I am writing this special “Z-Club” offer to you on the heels of last week’s long Labor Day weekend.
For those of you who did not know already, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate Issue #184 was released just prior to the holiday weekend. This issue was certainly one of his largest ever with...
124 Pages of printed reviews, covering 17 different categories and a total of 2,899 wines reviewed!!
Last Sunday night my father-in-law called Jen and I proclaiming he had enough of the Summer party scene in Sag Harbor and
could he come over for a simple grilled steak dinner with a nice glass of wine and time with his grandkids....ABSOLUTELY, what
better way to finish off the holiday weekend.
After all the steak and the wine was consumed he saw this “extra large Wine Advocate” sitting on the kitchen table....”WHOA!”
“How is the average wine consumer going to be able to sort through an issue of that size and make sense of so many wines and
so many reviews?”
To which I proclaimed, “That’s what I am here for!!”
I have been preaching for the last year that the combination of 2006 & 2007 vintages from Tuscany will provide some of the finest back-to-back vintages in the regions history....and this new Wine Advocate backs up all that I have been saying. In doing my
job, let me boil down Italian wine critic Antonio Galloni’s thoughts on these vintages...
OVERALL “TUSCANY 2006 AND 2007: A NEW GOLDEN AGE”
2006 IS THE BOMB!!
• “Readers who enjoy the best Tuscany has to offer will find no shortage of compelling wines at virtually all price points in vintages 2006 and
2007. I continue to be impressed with the consistently stunning 2006s...”
• “...the vintage offers incredible quality from top to bottom in all of the region’s main appellations. Over the coming months many of the
higher-end bottlings will be arriving on retailers’ shelves. The best of these wines offer breathtaking richness in a style that marries ripeness
with structure to a degree that has seldom, if ever, been seen in Tuscany. Although 2006 is very strong across the board, I couldn’t help
notice that Maremma in particular was graced with a number of simply profound wines that readers won’t want to miss...”
• “...The 2006s are big, full-bodied wines loaded with super-ripe fruit, but with plenty of stuffing underneath....”
HERE COMES THE 2007’S!!
• “...Based on what I have tasted so far, 2007 is shaping up to be another potentially outstanding vintage in many parts of Tuscany. ...”
• “...Where producers were diligent, the wines offer an attractive combination of perfumed aromatics and soft, generous fruit in a style that
is more approachable than the firmer 2006s. I tasted a number of entry-level 2007s that are beautiful for the integrity of their fruit. I am
thinking in particular of the 2007 Chiantis, the best of which are especially well-balanced and succulent...”
• “...they should drink beautifully upon release. Readers should buy the 2007s for early to mid-term drinking
and the 2006s to cellar...”
TUSCAN
WHAT’S SALE!
HAPPENING
AND TO SUM IT ALL UP
AT ZACHYS
OCTOBERthat
2004
“...Tuscany offers a huge number of delicious wines in both 2006 and 2007
can be had
for relatively modest sums...”
Fortunately none of what has been said in this issue was a surprise to me, but what it did do was force me to pick up the phone
and squeeze every last drop of some of these collectible wines from our suppliers.
I am thrilled to have been able to boil this issue down for you in this special Z-Club offer. The prices in the pages that follow are
exclusive to this offer and the customers receiving it. The savings offered up to 43% off will not be listed on the web site or in
the store and you must mention receipt of this letter.
It is a VERY exciting time to be drinking (and collecting) Tuscan wines as there is a TON of delicious wines at all price points.
We look forward to hearing back from you.
All my best,
Andrew
P.S. STOP THE PRESS!!!
STOP THE PRESS!!!
As is always the case with Murphy’s Law...when it
rains it pours!! As I was preparing this Tuscan Z-Club
letter based on the new reviews of The Wine Advocate
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our good friends at Wine Spectator chimed in as
well with the September 9th issue of Wine Spectator
Insider dedicated to the very same subject.
SO, HOW COULD I RESIST THE OPPORTUNITY
TO PASS THESE DEALS ALONG TO YOU!
P.P.S. LOOK FOR THE SPECIAL CASE DEALS I HAVE THROWN IN HERE!!!
Due to the special nature of this offer it is important when calling in an order or placing via the website to mention that you are ordering from the September Italian ZClub
(on-line please enter ITSEPT09 in the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS section for pricing to be manually adjusted by our processing department once your order is submitted or email
your order to [email protected]). ZClub Prices good thru 09/30/09 or while supplies last. Not responsible for typographical errors. Prices subject to change without notice.
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Guado Al Tasso (Antinori) 2006 (91WA) {#159297} ................. 125.00
90.00
“Antinori’s 2006 Guado al Tasso is a dark, sensual beauty imbued with the
essence of black pepper, earthiness and dark fruit. Today the wine remains
quite fresh and in need of further bottle age...91” WA 09/09
Tignanello (Antinori) 2006 (92WA) {#161938} ...................... 110.00
79.00
“The 2006 Tignanello is especially opulent in this vintage. Masses of dark red
fruit, scorched earth and sweet oak emerge as this richly-textured Tignanello
flows from the glass. The wine possesses superb density; all it needs is
another few years to come together. This is a remarkably vibrant and primary
Tignanello...92.” WA 9/09
*Brancaia (Il Blu) 2006 (95WA) {#326854} .............................. 75.00
58.00
“The 2006 Il Blu (50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) is a
striking wine loaded with vibrant dark cherries, violets, sweet spices and
French oak in a powerful, structured style....possess a touch more freshness
and finesse, attributes which will allow the wine to age gracefully over the
coming years. Once again, Brancaia has produced a gem in the Blu. Anticipated
maturity: 2016-2026...95” WA 09/09
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Fattoria del Cerro)
2006 (90WA) {#326856} ................................................... 26.99
“The 2006 Poggio Valente (Sangiovese, Alicante) is a beautiful version of this
wine. Well-articulated aromatics lead to layers of vibrant dark fruit, minerals,
licorice, French oak and new leather. Medium to full in body, the 2006 Poggio
Valente possesses considerable energy and precision in a powerful, brooding
style that needs a few more years of bottle age to fully emerge. This is a wonderful effort from Elisabetta Geppetti...92.” WA 09/09
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*Saffredi (Le Pupille) 2006 (96WA) {#326800} ....................... 127.00
89.00
“Geppetti has produced another gem in her 2006 Saffredi, a French-oak aged
blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Alicante. This textured, explosive
wine boasts considerable depth and richness in its dark fruit, flowers, minerals
and graphite. The wine remains extremely primary and in need of considerable
bottle age in order to offer its best drinking but it is unquestionably formidable. The style combines elements of power and elegance, achieving a level
rarely seen in these parts. Simply put, this is stunning juice...This is another
strong set of wines from proprietor Elisabetta Geppetti, capped off by a marvelous 2006 Saffredi...96” WA 09/09
Chianti Classico (Felsina) 2007 (89WA) {#165490} ................ 24.99
19.99
“The 2007 Chianti Classico is a sweet, super-ripe wine with an enticing core of
fruit. The heat of the vintage has filled out the wine nicely...readers will have
a hard time keeping their hands off this gem. In 2007 the Chianti Classico is a
selection of fruit from eleven different vineyards harvested between the end
of September and early October...89” WA 09/09
Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia (Felsina) 2006 (95WA)
750ml {#165518} ............................................................... 49.99
37.99
*1.5L {#326858} ................................................................. 120.00
95.00
“The 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is a vibrant, focused wine that
flows with the essence of dark fruit, minerals and flowers. The wine possesses
gorgeous length and proportion, all of which is framed by powerful yet wellintegrated tannins. Simply put, this is a superb Chianti that also happens to be
one of the best relative values in fine, age worthy wine...95” WA 09/09
Fontalloro (Felsina) 2006 (94WA) {#326857} .......................... 60.00
48.00
“...Enticing, expressive aromatics lead to an expansive core of fruit. Round,
finessed tannins give the wine an additional level of polish...There is superb
purity to the fruit and wonderful overall balance. Tar, smoke, licorice, and
grilled herbs come to life on the finish. Fontalloro is made from vineyards in
both the Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi appellations. Simply put,
this is a great, majestic Fontalloro...94” WA 09/09
Chianti Classico (Fontodi) 2006 (91WA) {#157336} ................ 36.00
24.99
“It is a big, super- ripe Chianti that captures all the best qualities of the vitnage in its super- ripe fruit and beautifully defined aromatics. This is a serious,
structured Chianti that can be enjoyed now, but that also has the stuffing to
age gracefully for years...91.” WA 9/09
*Gagliole Rosso (Gagliole) 2006 (92WA) {#326852} ................ 85.00
17.99
“The 2006 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is an explosive wine packed with
dark fruit. This medium to full-bodied red offers notable intensity and a
long, harmonious finish. Sweet notes of tobacco and minerals linger on the
polished finish. It is a terrific effort in this vintage, and an equally compelling
value...90” WA 09/09
*Morellino di Scansano Poggio Valente (Le Pupille)
2006 (92WA) {#326799} ................................................... 60.00
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La Massa (IGT) 2007 (91WA) {#326807} ................................. 28.99
44.99
60.00
“The 2006 Rosso (90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) is simply gorgeous
in its compelling inner perfume of blackberry jam, violets, minerals and road
tar. The wine reveals superb focus and energy, with outstanding balance and
a long, harmonious finish. I also tasted the 2005 and 2004 and found both vintages holding up well, with the 2004 in particular showing lovely complexity
and richness. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014...92” WA 09/09.
“The 2007 La Massa reveals unusual harmony and grace. This expansive,
generous La Massa offers plenty of perfumed red fruit, licorice, new leather
and spices in a seamless, opulent style. The wine’s balance and sheer class are
impeccable. In 2007 La Massa is 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet
Sauvignon that spent 12 months in oak, 10% new. La Massa remains one of the
top relative values in Tuscany. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2017...91” WA 09/09
* Wines designated with an asterisk are Future Arrivals
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*Montevertine 2006 (93WA) {#326851} .................................... 46.99
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37.50
Giorgio Primo (La Massa) 2006 (94WA) {#326847} ................ 65.00
52.00
13.99
“... powerful, rich and intense wine loaded with dark fruit, earthiness, tobacco, tar
and smoke, all of which come to life on a structured frame. Despite its size, the
wine reveals tons of clarity and precision, all it needs is a few years to come together. In 2006 Giorgio Primo is 30% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
and 10% Petit Verdot...94” WA 09/09
“Grace, elegance, poise. These are just some of the descriptors that come to mind
as the sublime 2006 Montevertine... This ethereal, mid-weight wine possesses
striking inner perfume of sweet red fruit, flowers and licorice...93” WA 9/09.
Bellamarsilia Morellino di Scansano (Poggio Argentiera)
2007 {#165974} ................................................................ 19.99
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“... quite fragrant in this vintage. This medium-bodied offering lacks some of the
stuffing of the finest vintages, but the wine offers a soft core of perfumed red fruits
that flows from the glass in a harmonious and well-balanced style....” WA 9/09
Special Case Pricing ....................................................$150.00
(That’s $12.50 per bottle and a savings of 37%!!!)
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*Le Pergole Torte (Montevertine) 2006 (96WA) {#326848} .... 105.00
84.00
“What a pleasure it is to taste... reveals superior density and richness in an especially generous style for this wine... it is impossible not to admire the 2006 Pergole
Torte for its superb purity. The heat of the vintage has given the fruit in these high
altitude vineyards a level of ripeness and depth that is unusual, all while maintaining the classic sense of structure that defines the best Pergole Tortes... breathtaking
juice no one who loves Italian wine will want to be without...96” WA 09/09.
JOE & MARIO DO IT AGAIN!!!
World renowned restaurateurs Joe Bastianich & Mario Batali
have knocked it out of the ballpark again!!
The La Mozza estate which is owned by Mario, Joe and Joe’s mother
(Lidia Bastianich) produced one of the top selling under $20 red wines
at Zachys last year in the 2006 Morellino di Scansano I Perazzi (Sadly,
we have been sold out for quite some time now) with HUNDREDS of
cases flying out the door.
Well, as we were creating our purchase order for the new release
(THE 2007 VINTAGE!), we came across this nice little review in Robert
M Parker Jr.’s The Wine Advocate (Issue #184) as reviewed by Italian
critic Antonio Galloni...
“The just-bottled 2007 Morellino di Scansano I Perazzi is fresh, fragrant and vinous. This is an especially ripe, open vintage for this wine
perfect for near-term enjoyment. Some of the verve of the superb
2006 is missing, but the 2007 compensates with a personality that
is a touch more approachable. At under $20 retail, I Perazzi is one of
the finest values in Italian wine today...” WA 9/09
Can you think of a better weeknight wine than this? You can bet that
this will be flowing by the glass and the quartino in all of the
Bastianich restaurants this Fall.
So why not bring a little of the restaurant feel into your home???!!!
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I Perazzi Morellino di Scansano (La Mozza)
2007 (89WA) {#326853} .................................................... 17.99
13.99
“The just-bottled 2007 Morellino di Scansano I Perazzi is fresh, fragrant and
vinous. This is an especially ripe, open vintage for this wine perfect for nearterm enjoyment. Some of the verve of the superb 2006 is missing, but the 2007
compensates with a personality that is a touch more approachable. At under $20
retail, I Perazzi is one of the finest values in Italian wine today...89.” WA 09/09
Special Case Pricing ....................................................$144.00
(That’s $12.00 per bottle and a savings of 33%!!!
Aragone La Mozza 2006 (91WA) {#326891} ............................. 41.99
32.99
“The 2006 Aragone is a dark, brooding offering endowed with masses of iron,
minerals, black cherries, earthiness and smoke. The wine gains volume and
depth in the glass, revealing tons of fruit and considerable structure. For the
moment, the 2006 Aragone remains somewhat monolithic and in need of
a year or two of bottle age. The wine should be splendid when it awakens.
Aragone is Sangiovese, Alicante, Syrah and Carignan. Anticipated maturity:
2011-2018...91” WA 09/09
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Galatrona (Petrolo) 2006 (95WA) {#159212} ........................ 160.00
120.00
“The estate’s 2006 Galatrona (100% Merlot) is especially large-scaled in this vintage,
with tons of super-ripe dark fruit, spices and minerals. The Galatrona presents an
intriguing combination of soft-textured, generous fruit wedded to sheer power in a
sumptuous, full-bodied style. The tannins are present, but the wine’s sheer density
creates an impression of seamless opulence... immensely rewarding... 95.” WA 9/09
*Camartina (Querciabella) 2006 (95WA) {#326816} .............. 125.00
99.00
“The estate’s 2006 Camartina (70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Sangiovese) is
awesome in the way it marries considerable ripeness with a firm, classic sense
of structure. Black cherries, minerals, menthol, tar and subtle French oak are
some of the nuances that emerge from the 2006 Camartina. This is a decidedly
big, powerful Camartina that will require some patience, but all of the ingredients are there for this to be one of the finest versions of this wine
ever made...95.” WA 9/09
Crognolo (Sette Ponti) 2007 (90WA) {#165731} ..................... 35.99
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“The 2007 Crognolo is an opulent wine packed with ripe red fruit, sweet toasted oak, spices and flowers. There is lovely richness and generosity in the glass,
along with rising, perfumed aromatics that reappear on the close, framing the
wine nicely... it more than makes up for that with its great balance and superb
drinkability...90.” WA 09/09
* Wines designated with an asterisk are Future Arrivals
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OUR LITTLE SECRET IS NOW ON THE RADAR!
Tenuta San Guido’s (aka Sassicaia) relatively unknown entry level wine Le Difese is now on the big stage!
Zachys Has “...one of the finest values in Tuscany...”!!!
It is certainly no mistake that since this wine first arrived back in April
this year that we have sold close to 800 CASES!!!
And that was BEFORE it was ever reviewed.
Tenuta San Guido, one of Bolgheri’s most famous estates...actually
one of Italy’s most famous estates, and come to think of it, they produce one of the most sought after wines in the world...SASSICAIA. Suffice it to say, the wines of Tenuta San Guido come from great breeding.
When we opened our first bottle of the entry-level red this Spring (LE
DIFESE) we absolutely FLIPPED. Now I must admit this was not a total
shock to us as we carried this wine for the very first time last year with
the 2006 vintage and sold a BOAT LOAD of this wine.
In reading through the newest reviews on Tuscany in Wine Advocate
#184 (August 31, 2009) we were pleased (and a bit disappointed),
that one of Zachys’ best “Little Secrets” from Tenuta San Guido received a great review. The reason we say disappointed is that the minute you shine a spotlight on a value like this it always has a tendency
to disappear quickly!
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Le Difese (Tenuta San Guido) 2007 (90WA) {#161907} ........... 34.99
24.00
“The entry-level 2007 Le Difese is one of the finest values in Tuscany.
I can’t think of too many wines that deliver this level of quality for
the money. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese, the wine
reveals gorgeous purity in its sweet, perfumed fruit. This is an especially opulent, generous Le Difese that is simply delicious. I suppose the tannins could use
a touch more polish, but that is splitting hairs at this level. The wine delivers
incredible pleasure and even better, happens to be a great
value...This is a superb set of releases from Tenuta San
Guido, the estate that put Maremma on the map as a
terroir for world-class wine...90” WA 09/09
Sale Items In This ZClub Are Drastically Reduced Net
Prices. No Additional Discounts Can Be Applied.
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TUA RITA
Sometimes with the SUPER HOT deals you need to react QUICKLY
and the offer I got out of Italy is a perfect example of that.
As many of you saw from the “Move Over Tignanello” offer, the new
Wine Spectator Insider released 9/9/09 is going to put MAJOR
focus on 2006 and 2007 Tuscan wines.
“INSIDER SPECIAL REPORT: TUSCANY This week’s Wine Spectator
Insider features three dozen exceptional red wines from Tuscany, and
James Suckling bestows classic ratings on an amazing 17 of them.
They are mostly from the 2006 and 2007 vintages, both outstanding in
quality...” WS Insider 9/9/09
Tua Rita
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*Toscana Giusto di Notri 2007 (95WS) {#326893} .................. 110.00
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“..Fabulous aromas of currant and blackberry, with hints of mint and sandalwood.
Full-bodied, with ultrasilky tannins and a long, beautiful finish. This has wonderful
harmony. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc...— J.S...95.” WS 9/09
Special Six Pack Pricing ......................... $390.00
(That’s $65.00 per bottle and a savings of 40%!!!)
One of the wines that received a GREAT score yesterday I need to
scoop up an allocation out of Italy by the end of the day tomorrow!!
I figured the best way to gage the interest and figure how much to buy
would be to send a six pack offer out and give 40% OFF to see how
many smart people jump in!!! To get the deal below wine must be ordered in 6 bottle minimums. Wine will be arriving by the end of 2009.
GUIDALBERTO
LEGENDARY SASSICAIA
“...Everything is in the right place in
this magical Sassicaia. This is one for
the ages. In a word: Awesome....”
“...these bottles are likely to be long gone by the
time ageability becomes an issue. Readers will
have a very hard time keeping their hands off this
irresistible, sensual, opulent wine. The 2007 is
another blockbuster Guidalberto!..”
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750ml {#159644} ............................................................... 60.00
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41.00
*375ml {#159903} ............................................................. 105.00
80.00
1.5L {#165729} ................................................................. 140.00
80.00
750ml {#159640} ............................................................. 215.00
145.00
3L {#165730} .................................................................... 400.00
250.00
*1.5L {#159641} ................................................................. 500.00
375.00
*6L {#165941} .................................................................... 600.00
425.00
*3L {#159642} .................................................................. 1400.00
900.00
Guidalberto (Tenuta San Guido) 2007 (92WA)
“... 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, with most of the fruit coming from a
property adjacent to the vineyards used for Sassicaia. About 20% of the wine consists
of declassified barrels of Sassicaia... another sexy, ripe offering from Tenuta San Guido.
The wine reveals gorgeous inner perfume and endless layers of fruit that coat the
palate all the way through to the long finish.... 92.” WA 9/09
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) 2006 (97WA)
“The 2006 Sassicaia may very well go down as one of the all-time great recent
vintages for this Tuscan thoroughbred... The wine is simply glorious, that’s all
there is to it. Layers of dark fruit meld into smoke, leather, violets, menthol,
earthiness and tar as this profound wine opens up in the glass. The creamy,
silky finish lasts an eternity...97” WA 09/09
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90pts and Under $10!
And the final validation came in The Wine Spectator Advance for
the 10/31/09 issue released...
BEST VALUES
Tuesday night, September 8th, I was out to dinner with my whole
sales staff tasting through 30+ new arrivals to the store and around
8:30 I started getting repeated texts from Empson USA
90 POINTS
• “Did you see it?!”
• “I can’t believe it!!”
• “I knew it was coming”
• “It seems to be good to be true!!”
To which I quickly replied “What? What are you talking about???!!!”
“Today’s review on Monte Antico in The Wine Spectator Advance!!!”
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*Monte Antico 2006 (90WS) {#163103} .................................... 11.99
Special Case Pricing ....................................................$105.00
(That’s $8.75 per bottle and a savings of 25%!!!)
Earlier this Spring James Suckling blogged on the 2006 Monte
Antico and tipped his cap on how he felt about this very special
value wine...
“I came across an incredible value in my office in Tuscany today.
Tasting a range of wines from $10 to $25 with Neil and Maria
Empson of Empson & Co., I found some excellent wines. But
what was the most impressive for the money was the Monte
Antico 2006. Its suggested retail is $11...Of course, the
quality of the 2006 vintage in Tuscany shined through on this
wine. This is a superb Sangiovese year. The aromatic quality of
Sangiovese is mind-blowing for most wines from Tuscany.
The 2006 Monte Antico has beautiful plums, berries
and fresh acidity. Fantastico! And
for $11!...” WS 3/09
ONE OF ANDREW’S SOLID CASE SPECIALS
PRICE AVAILABLE ON SOLID CASE PURCHASES ONLY!
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“Bright plum, dried cherry and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine
tanins and refined berry and cherry flavors. Drink now.—J.S.” WS 10/31/09
MOVE OVER TIGNANELLO!!!...
XXX
Hot off the press from The Wine Spectator Insider which we
just received...
In scanning over the scores two reviews listed side by side
SMACKED me in the face!!!
“INSIDER SPECIAL REPORT: TUSCANY This week’s Wine Spectator
Insider features three dozen exceptional red wines from Tuscany,
and James Suckling bestows classic ratings on an amazing 17 of
them. They are mostly from the 2006 and 2007 vintages, both
outstanding in quality...” WS Insider 9/9/09
Of course everybody knows Tignanello as it is one of Italy’s most
famous Super-Tuscan’s.
GOOD BYE
TIGNANELLO
AND
HELLO
MONILE!!
While nobody is denying the quality of this wine produced by the
Antinori family the price is getting a bit out of reach for the times.
It’s time for a “New Tignanello”!!
We just placed our order for the 2006 Monile which should be
here late next month and I wanted to jump start the sales of this
GREAT value even before it gets here.
So, today’s offer is exclusive to this offer and will not be listed on
our web site as the pricing I am offering out is way TOO LOW.
In order to get the pricing below wine must be ordered in
6 bottle minimums.
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*Monile (Viticcio) 2006 (94WS) {#162328} .............................. 55.00
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Special Six Pack Pricing ............................................$234.00
(That’s $39.00 per bottle and a savings of 30%!!!)
*375ml {#326928} .......................................................................35.99
26.00
*1.5L {#326929} ....................................................................... 120.00
89.00
*3L {#326930} .......................................................................... 250.00
185.00
*5L {#326931} .......................................................................... 375.00
279.00
Antinori
Toscana Tignanello 2006
93 points | $95 | 29,165 cases made | Red
Intense aromas of ripe blackberries and flowers, with hints of rosmary and coffee. Fullbodied, with chewy yet polished tannins. Excellent fruit concentration and a flavorful
aftertaste. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc—J.S. - WS Insider
Viticcio
Toscana Monile 2006
94 points | $55 | 300 cases imported | Red
Currants, berries, lightly toasted oak and light coffee. Full-bodied, with lots of ripe
fruit, soft, silky tannins and a rich finish. Ripe and beautiful. Lovely texture too.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best after 2012.—J.S. - WS Insider
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TUSCAN SALE!
I GREPPI
“I GREPPI IS AN EXCELLENT SOURCE
FOR WINES THAT DELIVER TONS
OF MAREMMA AND BOLGHERI
CHARACTER AT REASONABLE PRICES...”
WINE ADVOCATE 9/09
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*Amore (I Greppi) 2007 {#326879} ........................................... 19.99
14.99
“The 2007 Amore (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon) is a bold, juicy wine loaded with dark fruit,
grilled herbs and spices. This entry-level red offers notable
depth and intensity for the money. Simply put, the
2007 Amore is a joyous glass of wine.” WA 9/09
Greppicante (I Greppi) 2007 (90WA) {#162344} ..................... 27.99
19.00
“The estate’s 2007 Greppicante (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) is a much
more serious wine, yet it too offers terrific value. A fragrant, seamless wine,
the 2007 Greppicante captures the essence of Bolgheri in its dark fruit, spices,
minerals and herbs, showing outstanding balance and tons of style. The finish
is long, sweet and harmonious. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012...I Greppi is an
excellent source for wines that deliver tons of Maremma and Bolgheri character at reasonable prices...90.” WA 9/09
ORNELLAIA—THE BEST VINTAGE EVER?!?!?
“...This set of new 2006s from Tenuta dell’Ornellaia leaves me
looking for words that can adequately capture the pure magic
and sheer profoundness the property has achieved in this important, hallmark vintage. I will try with one word: Monumental.
The Ornellaia team led by Oenologist Axel Heinz and Agronomist/General Manager Leonardo Raspini has done a fabulous
job with these wines, which have never failed to literally send
shivers down my spine on the multiple occasions I have tasted
them....” WA 9/09
Le Volte de Ornellaia 2007 (90WA) {#326860} ........................ 24.99
18.50
“The 2007 Le Volte, Ornellaia’s entry-level wine, is especially opulent in this vintage.
A soft, generous red, the wine offers terrific richness and depth in its ripe, perfumed
fruit. Sweet scents of French oak linger on the long finish. This generous, seductive
wine should continue to drink well over the next few years..90.” WA
Le Serre Nuove (Ornellaia) 2006 (94WA) {#161906} ............... 70.00
52.00
“...The 2006 Le Serre Nuove, the estate’s second wine from Ornellaia, will challenge many of the top bottlings in this vintage for years to come. The 2006 is a
rich, sumptuous wine bursting with ripe dark fruit, smoke, tobacco, grilled herbs,
new leather, minerals and tar. The wine possesses superb density and explosive,
utterly irresistible personality. At roughly one-third the price of its big sibling
Ornellaia, the 2006 Le Serre Nuove is a must-purchase wine...94.” WA 9/09
Ornellaia 2006 (97WA) {#161986} ......................................... 250.00
“...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....97.” WA 9/09
Sale Items In This ZClub Are Drastically Reduced Net Prices. No Additional Discounts Can Be Applied.
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Chianti Classico Riserva (Viticcio) 2006 (90WA/93WS)
750ml {#162330} ............................................................... 32.99
22.99
375ml {#165928} ............................................................... 22.00
14.50
“Fabulous aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and flowers follow through to a
full-bodied palate, with supersilky tannins and amazing richness and subtlety.
Goes on for minutes on the palate...93” WS 9/09
Other Great Viticcio Gems!
Chianti Classico (Viticcio) 2007 {#162327} ............................. 21.99
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“Viticcio’s 2007 Chianti Classico is a soft, joyous wine that captures the essence
of this vintage in its generous dark fruit and accessible personality. Ideally the
wine is best enjoyed on the young side, while the fruit is still plump. Anticipated
maturity: 2009-2012...” WA 09/09
Chianti Classico Riserva Lucius (Viticcio)
2006 (90WA/91WS) {#162329} ....................................... 40.00
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“The 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva Lucius (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot) reveals an additional layer of depth and richness in its dark fruit, grilled
herbs, minerals and French oak. The international varieties are felt in both the
darker flavor profile as well as the greater weight of the wine versus the straight
Riserva. The Lucius needs at least another year or two for its elements to come
together and for some of the tannins to melt away, but it too is a promising
wine...90.” WA 09/09
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Zachys Wine & Liquor Inc., one of the United States’ largest fine wine retail operations, will be hosting its fifth annual premier tasting event
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The Fall 2009 Food & Wine Extravaganza will be the fifth year that this grand tasting has been hosted by Zachys and the Hemophilia Association of New York. In
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