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MAISON ARNOUX & FILS VIEUX
CLOCHER JEAN-MARIE ARNOUX
VACQUEYRAS 2007
AC
TASTING NOTE: (two-thirds grenache and onethird
syrah) Deep red. Complex, exotically
perfumed nose offers fresh red berries, cherrycola,
apricot and spices. Then suave and pliant
in the mouth, with deep, sweet dark berry and
floral character and a velvety texture. Finishes with
fine-grained tannins and very good persistence.
This sexy wine offers immediate drinkability.
Score: 91 (Josh Raynolds, International Wine
Cellar, Jan. 2010)
172668 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2
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FRANCE – ROSÉ WINE
PROVENCE
DOMAINE HOUCHART ROSÉ 2009
AC Côtes de Provence
(Domaines Quiot)
Perfect for alfresco dining, this charming apple-,
cherry-, cranberry- and strawberry-scented rosé
is dry and fruity with a nice racy acidity bringing
balance. Chill it down and try it with a warm
chicken salad.
118653 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 1
GABRIEL MEFFRE L’AIGUIÈRE
ROSÉ 2009
AC Côtes de Provence
Provençal rosés are best enjoyed within two to
three years of vintage. Made with Grenache, Syrah
and Cinsault, this 2009 rosé has a fine nose of
raspberry, citrus, garrigue and mineral. Dry and
very zippy, this is an excellent palate-refresher on
the back patio after a hard afternoon of yardwork,
or relax and enjoy it with grilled chicken breasts
or freshwater fish.
167577 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 1
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DOMAINE MABY LA FORCADIÈRE
ROSÉ TAVEL 2009
AC
TASTING NOTE: (Translated from the French)
Luminous coppery pink color of medium intensity.
Lovely, fresh and elegant nose, with cherry,
mineral, and balsamic notes. Beautiful, round
and harmonious palate. (Marco Bertossi,
www.sommeliers-languedoc.com, March 24, 2010)
701318 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 1
GERMANY – WHITE WINE
RHEINGAU
KLOSTER EBERBACH
RIESLING SPÄTLESE 2005
QmP, Steinberger
Steinberger, a monopole of Kloster Eberbach, is
one of the most revered vineyard sites in all of
Germany.
TASTING NOTE: The Steinberger Spätlese has
golden aromas in the nose. In the mouth, the wine
is almost Auslese sweet with elegance, finesse, and
outstanding length. This should be an outstanding
wine with further aging. Score: 92+ (Claude Kolm,
The Fine Wine Review, 2007)
160887 (M) 750 mL $21.95 2
RHEINHESSEN
HEYL ZU HERRNSHEIM BARON HEYL
ESTATE RIESLING 2008
QbA Rheinhessen
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of ripe apple, peach
and pear vault from the glass, along with a touch
of ginger root. Off-dry, with ripe fruit flavours held
in check by a vibrant ribbon of balancing acidity.
Lip-smacking and tasty, with a lingering, sweettinged
finish. Enjoy it with mildly spiced Thai
chicken salad, or semi-soft cheeses such as Bel
Paese. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2009)
089573 (MD) 750 mL $17.95 2
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