5999 - Brown Derby International Wine Center

The Vineyard • October, 2003
Behrens & Hitchcock
“Did it occur to anyone else that these two seat-of-the-pants winemakers, along with
several dozen other talented producers in California, may well be rewriting the definition
of great wine Think about it. To reiterate, virtually all of these wines are sold via mailing
list.” Robert Parker
Two New Releases
2001 Merlot Las Amigas ..................................................................................39.99
The cool Carneros vineyard source of this wine creates a unique style Merlot. While lighter in body than the Oakville
Merlot, it is a well-structured wine with sound acidity that balances the tannins. Floral notes, blackberry and vanilla are in
the nose followed by raspberry and red fruit flavors. Joe Bob said, “this is a wine ready to drink tonight,” and that’s just
what he did. You’ll love this wine, too. 100% Merlot. 450 cases produced.
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa.......................................................................49.99
The 2000 vintage of this wine was their first venture into a multi-vineyard blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, and it exceeded
all of their expectations. The 2001 offering continues this new tradition. While they consider many of their 2001 wines to
be ageing wines, this offering is very approachable now with soft tannins and fully developed flavors. You will be able to
enjoy the nose of cherry and toasty vanilla with blueberry, lavender and cinnamon flavors. This wine is soft, clean and pure
with a lingering finish that make you want more. Don’t miss out on this great expression of the 2001 vintage.
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc. 400 cases produced.
-ADDITIONAL WINES IN STOCK-
LES BEHRENS, WINEMAKER AND
PARTNER
2000 Merlot (Fortuna Vyd Oakville) ..............................39.99
Robert Parker says “My favorite of the 2000 Merlots…full bodied…tremendous
purity and intensity…large-scaled yet elegant.” 100% Merlot. 345 cases
produced.
2000 Merlot (Las Amigas Vyd) .......................................44.99
Look for aromas of blackberry, chocolate, and a subtle hint of mint, followed by a
fabulous texture and a finish that sails. 100% Merlot. 375 produced.
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa)...................................44.99
Often the best wines come from a myriad of vineyard sources which each provide
a different element, creating a more complex whole. Robert Parker called this wine
“My favorite of the 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated cuvees” and with a
rating of 91-93 points it is a value that is hard to beat. 81% Cabernet Sauvignon,
8% Cab Franc, 8% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot. 650 cases produced. Stock up while
this wine is still available.
2000 Petite Sirah (Barcini Vineyard) ..............................39.99
This is the last release we will offer from the Barcini Vineyard, and we are going out with a
bang! The 2000 Petite Sirah has everything we like from this source - abundant aromatics of
pepper, cassis, bramble and cloves. The palate offers copious quantities of black fruits, strawberries
and earth with a finish that sails. 100% Petite Sirah. 460 cases produced.
2000 Merlot Alder Springs .............................................39.99
The 2000 Merlot has aromas of creamy, spicy, black fruits followed by wonderfully focused
flavors of rich cherries and exotic spice. 87% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon.
340 cases produced.
Rated 90-93/100, Robert Parker
2000 Merlot Napa Valley ................................................39.99
2000 Merlot Napa Valley .......................................mag. 89.99
Our 2000 Napa Merlot is a blend from two different vineyards. These two sites provided a
wonderful contrast to one another resulting in a wine that is very complex and satisfying. Look
for aromas of raspberries, minerals and toast with deep flavors and nice focus through the
lengthy finish. 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. 520 cases produced
and 35 cases of magnums.
1999 Merlot (Fortuna Vyd Oakville) ..................................37.99
1999 Merlot (Oakville) ....................................................44.99
“The ‘99 Oakville Merlot follows in the footsteps of many popular vintages of this wine and
just may surpass them in quality. Look for aromas of black licorice, plums and chocolate with
great focus and delineation in the mouth. It is heady, full and rich, and we just can’t get
enough. 490 cases produced.” Behren’s & Hitchcock.
Rated 90-92/100, Robert Parker
1998 Merlot (Mendocino) ................................................29.99
1998 Merlot (Napa) .........................................................34.99
1999 Petite Sirah ............................................................39.99
Fantastic, to say the least. 615 cases of this 95% Petite Sirah and 5% Viognier were produced.
Rated 89-91/100, Robert Parker
Rated 88-90/100, Steve Tanzer
Bollinger
1996
Grande Année
Rated 95/100, Wine Spectator
A glorious ‘96, full-bodied and powerful.
Complex nose of grains, ginger and baking bread
turn to honey, citrus and nuts on the palate as it
unfolds. Very firmly structured and intense, followed
by a long nutty aftertaste. A champagne
for food. Superb. Best from 2005 through 2020.
1,700 cases imported.
SUGGESTED RETAIL
$
90 00 per bottle
OUR PRICE
$
69 99
per bottle
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