I got this from the usually "high-priced" local shop today:
The second installment of our customer appreciation!! Again, this offer is only valid until Noon tomorrow. So please act fast!
18 bot 1996 Gaja Sperss (375ml) $54.99/bot net (was $74.99)
"The spectacular 1996 Barolo Sperss boasts an opaque ruby/purple color in addition to enormously ripe black cherries, tar, flowers, and white truffles. Extremely full-bodied, with compelling intensity and purity, this is a large-scaled, massive Barolo with plenty of tannin, and 2-3 decades of ageability." 94-96 RP
10 bot 1997 Gaja Sperss $169.99/bot net (was $234.99)
12 bot 1997 Gaja Sperss (375ml) $87.99/bot net (was $124.99)
"A virtually perfect effort..." 99 RP
5 bot 1996 Giacosa Barolo Villero $82.99/bot net (was $119.99)
"Full-bodied and marvelously concentrated with exquisite harmony, this appears to be a fabulously young Barolo that will age effortlessly for three decades.." 92-95 RP
6 bot 1994 Groth Cabernet Reserve $109.99/bot net (was $150.00)
"Enormously complex..." 96 WS
5 bot 1995 Groth Cabernet Reserve $109.99/bot net (was $149.99)
"A classic California Cab from a great vintage" 95 WS
4 bot 1996 Groth Cabernet Reserve $99.99/bot net (was $149.99)
"Smooth and polished up front..." 89 WS
7 bot 1985 Heitz Bella Oaks $99.99/bot net (was $139.99)
"Powerful and complex, with lots of ripe cherry, currant and spice aromas and flavors, hinting at chocolate and toast on the long, long finish." 92 WS
15 bot 1986 Heitz Martha's Vineyard $119.99/bot net (was $169.99)
"Incredibly concentrated, rich and powerful, but still smooth and plush...absolutely full of flavor and beautifully structured, harmonious and complex." 95 WS
6 bot 1996 Jaboulet La Chapelle (1.5L) $134.99/bot net (was $199.99)
"...a massive effort with extraordinary concentration" 92 RP
15 bot 1998 Jaboulet La Chapelle $89.99/bot net (was $129.99)
"What a great wine. Full-bodied, with crushed berry, smoke and grilled aromas, all presented quite subtly. Stands out for its natural, down-to-earth taste of clean, pure, shining fruit. A pleasure to drink. Tempting now." 96 WS
12 bot 2000 Leonetti Merlot $48.99/bot net (was $69.99)
"...remarkably supple and appealing for its chocolate-scented berry flavors, which pick up intensity on the ultrasmooth finish." 92 WS
12 bot 2000 Leonetti Sangiovese $44.99/bot net (was $64.99)
"exuberant nose of red cherries, spiced oak, jammy blackberries, and a myriad of spices. Medium-bodied, this expansive wine is loaded with dark berry and red currant flavors intermingled with hints of asphalt." 89 RP
20 bot 1990 Leoville Barton (375ml) $52.99/bot net (was $69.99)
"full-bodied, powerful, and loaded with extract and glycerin." 92 RP
27 bot 1996 Leoville Barton $78.99/bot net (was $109.99)
"This impressive wine is a classic. Although backward, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color in addition to abundant black currant fruit intertwined with spicy oak and truffle-like scents. The wine is brilliantly made, full-bodied, and tightly-structured with plenty of muscle and outstanding concentration and purity." 92 RP
6 bot 1983 Leoville Las Cases $99.99/bot net (was $149.99)
"...excellent definition, outstanding ripeness and concentration, and a spicy, soft, velvety-textured finish." 91 RP
10 bot 1989 Leoville Las Cases $109.99/bot net (was $139.99)
"California-like in its ripe, sweet, black cherry fruit, nicely-integrated, toasty new oak, and clean, pure winemaking style." 91 RP
16 bot 1990 Leoville Las Cases $179.99/bot net (was $249.99)
"a dense, dark purple color, followed by a sweet, pure nose of black fruits, minerals, lead pencil, and vanillin. Broad, expansive flavors come across as rich, pure, and concentrated, but never heavy or coarse." 96 RP
12 bot 1998 Mondavi Cabernet Res $69.99/bot net (was $99.99)
"medium-bodied, with excellent fruit on the attack, some real charm and roundness" 89 RP
23 bot 1989 Mouton $169.99/bot net (was $225.00)
1 bot 1989 Mouton (6.0L) $1500.00/bot net (was $1999.99)
"Black color. Toasted oak, mint and very ripe berry and cherry. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and lovely, ripe fruit. Cassis finish. Always a classic." 98 WS
19 bot 1996 Mouton $229.99/bot net (was $299.99)
"Gorgeous aromas of spices, berries, chocolate and raspberries introduce this pedigreed bottling. A glorious young wine that gets better and better as you taste it, it's full-bodied and incredibly silky, with super-integrated tannins and a long, long aftertaste." 94pts WS (P.S. 94pts RP as well!)
All prices net per bottle (750ml unless otherwise noted), no further discounts apply. All wines in stock now.
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