Summer Exclusives Juicy NEW Spanish Star
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World-Class Rosé Is This Su Top Picks for Summer p. 2
SAVE over 40% on a new Spanish red
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Fresh rosé – get it while you can!
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Best of Italy showcase
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Pinot Noir – the ultimate summer red
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Favorite grape collections
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New Italian Pinot Grigio – under $10
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BBQ reds – just $8.99 a bottle
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New Moscato and Aussie fizz
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SAVE over 40% Special launch price on a Spanish star Vicente Garcia is famously creative, challenge-loving and stubborn as a bull – hence his decision to plant vineyards with hard-to-grow Bobal. While others typically blend it with more famous Tempranillo and Garnacha, Vicente had a hunch that Bobal could make its own great wines. We think you’ll be glad that he stuck to his guns! Soft and full of ripe, juicy berry, Cabeza de Toro (‘head of the bull’) is as tasty as the label is colorful. Today, a trio is only $19.50 (normally $32.97). Add to any 12 bottles at no extra shipping. Beat the rush and enjoy this juicy summer red for only $6.50 a bottle.
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Cabeza de Toro 2012 Utiel-Requena JUST $6.50 3 bottles $32.97 Today only $19.50 code J01288 a bottle Limited to three bottles per household at this special price.
his Summer’s Coolest Wine FRESH
2013 Vintage
Enjoy 12 fresh pinks from Provence, Tuscany, California and beyond Judging by recent sales (and stock outs), rosé is enjoying a serious boom in popularity. This shouldn’t really come as a surprise. Quality’s at an all-time high and the finest (dry) pinks combine the refreshment factor of a white with a juicy, berry character that delights red fans.
classic. Head to Tuscany for Paolo Masi’s succulent Sangiovese (back by very popular demand). Stop in Spain for a crisp Rioja rosado.
There’s nothing better on a hot summer’s day than a cool glass of freshly bottled, new-vintage rosé.
In California’s cool Edna Valley, we found you Baileyana’s exquisite Pinot Noir. And, facing off across the Andes, you have top-estate, Chilean Shiraz-Cab (the boldest of the bunch) versus vibrant Argentine Malbec.
Today’s case (all 2013s) gives you the best variety of the year so far. Start in Provence (for many, home to the finest) with an elegant
Hurry to enjoy them all at today’s mouthwatering price. When they’re gone, they’re gone.
Perfect Summer Rosé 12 btls (2 of each) only $139.99 code M01170
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A Feast of Italian Flavor
Taste Your Way Around Italy – SAVE 20% Top finds from the cool north to the sunny south – Barolo, Chianti and more
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Age-Worthy NEW Barolo
Gold-Medal Chianti Riserva
Silky ‘Super Puglian’
‘The Wine of Kings, the King of Wines,’ from trophy winner Bruno Cordero and the excellent 2009 vintage. Brimming with complex, truffly red fruit and delicious now, or to 2024.
Oak-aged 18 months, Marco Barbanera’s mature champion (Berliner Wein Trophy) is “full of fruit” and “easy to like” (Jancis Robinson). Sip with hearty fare like osso bucco.
Three-time Vinitaly Winemaker of the Year Angelo Maci’s southern spin on a classic ‘Super Tuscan’: ancient-vine Primitivo plus cassis-charged Cabernet. Perfect for pasta.
Cordone 2009, Barolo •
Duca di Cardino Riserva 2008, Chianti •
Tenuta Albrizzi 2011, Puglia ••
Elegant Soave Classico
Mountain-Fresh Pinot Grigio
Fashionable Falanghina
Maurizio Biscardo’s citrusy old-vine gem, from top-notch Classico vineyards in the Verona region that’s behind “some of Italy’s finest white wines” (WS ). Look for delicate nutty notes.
In the mountain-ringed vineyards of Friuli, Alessandro Gallici crafts pure, invigorating whites. This refreshing, peach-filled aperitivo is a must-have for any summer soirée.
This southern variety is all the rage right now. From the volcanic soils of Vesuvius, this erupts with apricot and pear and has a long, clean finish. Ideal for grilled calamari, shrimp and more.
Borgo San Lorenzo Classico 2012, Soave ••
Vina Baccana 2012, Venezie ••
Vesuvium 2012, Beneventano •
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A Feast of Italian Flavor
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Aristocratic Tuscan Morellino A cherry-filled taste of 2011’s “forward, fruitdriven reds” (Antonio Galloni), from the masterful Franco Bernabei and the 1,000-year-old Strozzi estate. Great for pizza night. Principe Strozzi 2011, Morellino di Scansano ••
Best of Italy Showcase 12 bottles (as shown) normally $202.99 Today only
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Vibrant Northern Chardonnay Super-fresh, seafood-ready find from cool Alto Adige and the renowned Giuseppe Secchi. ‘Sur lie’ aging adds a hint of creamy vanilla to the ripe stone fruit flavors.
Best of Italy Reds 12 btls only $179.99
Best of Italy Whites 12 btls only $159.99
code M01325 ( 3 btls of each red)
code M01088 ( 3 btls of each white)
Il Pino 2013, Alto Adige •
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Summer Pinot Noir
Perfect Pinot Noir – France to California 6
Made for warm-weather sipping – and under $15 a bottle Smooth, fruit-filled and refreshingly light, Pinot Noir is a great aperitif, famously food-friendly and really comes into its own in summer. Take a tour of some of the world’s top Pinot regions and save a cool $71. The critics are heaping praise on California’s 2012 Pinots – and with good reason. We’ve lined up an opulent Russian River Valley release from Parker-rated Reed Renaudin; a silky Sonoma exclusive sent by 12-time Wine & Spirits Winery of the Year DeLoach; and the talented Eric Hickey’s small-batch Arroyo Grande beauty.
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Summer Pinot Noir
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Burgundy is home to the most coveted (and priciest) Pinot in the world. But many top producers have headed to the sunny south to craft juicy reds at far friendlier prices. You’ll enjoy historic Burgundy house Morin Père & Fils’ soft, elegant cuvée and a fragrant, cherry-packed 2012 courtesy of trophy-winning Jean-Marc Sauboua. Your other fine Pinots include a pure-fruited gem from Chile’s premium Colchagua Valley, Aussie Pinot star Tom Carson’s doublesilver-medalist and a seriously lush take from the Schroeder family’s acclaimed boutique in Argentina’s breathtaking Patagonia region.
Very few cases of these classy Pinots are available with today’s 29% savings. Hurry.
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World Pinot Stars 12 bottles $240.99 Today only $169.99 code M01174
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Best-Selling Grapes
Cabernet, Malbec & Merlot Crowd-Pleasing CABERNET These richly flavored, great-value Cabs prove that this ever-popular grape can flourish around the world. Your tour begins with a black currant-filled star from Chile’s acclaimed Luis Felipe Edwards and a new, red-fruited Sicilian. “Brilliant” (Parker) Charles Smith’s smallbatch Washington cuvée is sure to impress – as is Spanish talent Marcelo Morales’ smooth IWC silver medalist. 6 btls $94.94 only
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Barbecue-Ready MALBEC There’s no better red for burgers, steaks and ribs served right off the grill. And this new showcase is full of exciting exclusives. First stop Argentina, for the Chakana boutique’s black-fruited release. Then a juicy Spanish favorite from Rioja’s famed Bujanda family. You’ll also have a deep, dark stunner from France (Malbec’s home) – plus a spicy number courtesy of lauded Washington winemaker Charles Smith. 6 btls $81.94 only
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12 btls (3 of each) $175.99
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6 btls: 2 x Chakana & Venta Vieja; 1 x Pont du Diable & Charles Smith
World-Class MERLOT Merlot is another great choice for summer entertaining – and these standouts are all packed with silky, plummy goodness. Kick off with a sunshine-in-your-glass favorite from southern France (that won silver at Concours de Vin 2013), a super-rich Puglian charmer and Oscar Salas’ pure-fruited Chilean classic. And if you think Charles Smith is good with Cab and Malbec, you have to taste his Merlot.
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6 btls: 2 x Tarantella & Patriots; 1 x Joseph Castan & Charles Smith
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Freshly Landed Pinot Grigio
NEW Italian Pinot Grigio Exclusive summer offer – under $10 a bottle
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The world has gone crazy for the pure flavors and thrilling refreshment of Pinot Grigio. With its cool alpine breezes and abundant sunshine, northern Italy’s Veneto region is where the revolution began. It’s the grape’s original heartland and still the source of the most crowdpleasing, breezy Pinot Grigio on the planet – as you’ll taste. On the trail of the freshest Pinot Grigio Sentiero dei Pini is named after a spectacular and precious vineyard (shown above). It’s approached via a spiralling path lined with pine trees (the wine’s name means ‘trail of the pines’) and was a great vantage point for advancing Roman legions. Today it’s occupied by Pinot Grigio vines that yield a wine that’s as fresh as an alpine stream. This is classic northern Italian Pinot Grigio, brimming with sliced lemon and green apple flavors. Minerally, zingy and delicious on its own or alongside seafood linguine. Served today with a fresh $50 savings.
Sentiero dei Pini 2013, Venezie 6 btls $83.94 $63.49 code B1905513 12 btls $166.99
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Party Add-On Special
Juicy BBQ Reds, JUST $8.99 a Bottle Grab your glass, fire up the grill and SAVE over 23%* As you finalize your order, make sure to add on these smooth, ripe-fruited reds – they’re the perfect foil for summer BBQs. Start in Spain with acclaimed, plum-packed Merlot and a juicy treat crafted with the very rare (and very delicious) Parraleta grape. Your Italian riches include cherry-laced Sangiovese and silky Cabernet – both from top-notch estates. It only gets better, with a spicy, gold-medal Portuguese exclusive and a NEW Malbec discovery from Chile’s premium Colchagua Valley. ONLY $8.99 each when added to any other 12 bottles.
Summer BBQ Add-On Dozen 12 bottles $141.88 Today only $107.88 code M01214 * Price applies when you also order 12 or more other bottles of wine.
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These silky, great-value reds will be perfect with steaks, burgers (meat or veggie) and ribs this summer.
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New Moscato & Aussie Fizz
Sweet Deal on NEW Moscato “The wine of the moment – well, the past few years, actually – has been Moscato. And its rise has been astronomical.” That’s from an NPR feature last summer and clearly, this is one white whose popularity is by no means going flat. Taste why when you crack open this fresh NEW arrival, poolside. Mar Azur hails from Spain’s sunny Castilla region, and delivers fragrant jasmine and rose petal aromas, plus ripe yellow peach and apricot flavors. Like many top Moscatos, it’s lusciously sweet and refreshing. It’s also perfect with spicy summer fare. Our pick: grilled mahi-mahi with jalapeño-mango salsa. Only a few hundred cases imported – so today’s sweet deal won’t last long. Hurry!
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6 btls $54.99 code B1880712
12 btls $118.99
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A BIG Blockbuster – in Bubbly Sparkling reds are a unique Aussie specialty – and you can expect the same FULL, berry-rich flavors in this bubbly take on Andrew McPherson’s wildly popular Full Fifteen. Sip chilled and make summer more fun for only $7.98 a bottle, when you add a trio to any 12-bottle case. No additional shipping.
The Full Fifteen Sparkling Red NV 3 bottles $35.97 Today only $23.94 code J01220
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40-year veteran Andrew McPherson is famed for his big-personality wines.
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THE 2014 SUMMER LIST
Fresh Vintage Rosé
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