Taste and Super Value

Hi Sports Fans,

Taste and value is now going to introduce you to some different wines that are normally neglected by the elite aficionados.

• Malbec
• Riesling
• Chianti
• Bordeaux (cab sug)

2009 Chateau la Papeterie St Emilion

Elegant, with black cherry earthy medium body. Blackberry and spices that linger on the nose, velvety tannin's and a long finish. Classic Bordeaux at one fouth the price of grand cru wines.

Retail: $16.50 Total Wine
Wine Spectator: 92 (classic)
Wine Enthusiast: 94
Robert Parker: 93 barrel taste 2008

2008 Chateau Tanunda Shiraz Grand Barossa

Dense and juicy fruitcake with cherry finish; classic for a wine under $50.00

Retail: $19.00 Total Wine
Wine Spectator: 92
Wine Enthusiast: 93
Robert Parker: 93
Wine and Spirits: 95

2007 La Castellina Chianti Classico Tommaso Bojola

Super Tuscan with sweet berries and flora notes, with velvet endings. This is a super buy for less then 20% the cost of most great Tuscan Chiantis.

Retail: $21 Total Wine and Costco
Wine Spectator: 91
Wine Enthusiast: 92
Robert Parker: 90
Wine and Spirits for the industry: 93

2011 Dr Heidemanns Bernkastel Kabinett

Off dry apricot medium body Riesling. Wow, a big Riesling with baked peach and dried figs, a wonderful aperitif or finish.

Retail: $15 Total Wine
Wine Spectator: 92
Wine Enthusiast: 91
Robert Parker: 92

2009 Catena Malbec

Argentinian Malbec that is absolutely outstanding, with layers of red ripe fruit and olive paste to flowers to finish, no bite just flowers. Wine spectators "Top wines of 2011 top 100.******

Retail: $14 Total Wine
Wine Spectator: 91
Wine Enthusiast: 91
Robert Parker: 9o

2010 Charles Smith Kung Fu Riesling

Crisp peach citrus light bodied. This is a juicy Winesap apple with apricot, and flowers on end. A perfect summer wine for the gang. At a mere $8.99, this is A GREAT VALUE!

Retail: $8.99 Total Wine
Wine Spectator: 90
Wine Enthusiast: 90
Robert Parker: 91

2009 Viticcio Bere Toscana

Fresh cherry and raspberry, medium bodied. Brings out the tomato flavors in pasta sauce that will drive home the flavor of Italian cooking. Wow factor!

Retail: $12 Total Wine
Wine Spectator: 90
Wine Enthusiast: N/A
Robert Parker: 91
Wine and Spirits: 92

2009 Vecchia Cantina Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Intense blackberry cassis herbs, not your typical sangiovese grapes. A gigantic tannin wine that holds its grip on your tongue. This is one of the better Tuscany wines for under $20

Retail: $17.99 Total Wine and Some Costcos
Wine Spectator: N/A
Wine Enthusiast: N/A
Robert Parker: N/A

2007 Viticcio Chianti Classico Riserva

Chianti at its best and a classic for under $50...this is unheard of. Wine spectator list of 100 top wines of 2010. This is serious Chianti worth cellaring or drinking. James laube of wine spectator called it one of the best wines in 2010.
Try this for a special occasion with pasta!

Retail: $29.99 Total Wine
Wine Spectator: 93
Wine Enthusiast: 95
Robert Parker: 96

2008 Leone D'Oro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

This is a very elegant wine and should be savored, great with spicy tomato based dishes.
Whooa Nellie, this is special sangiovese.

Retail: $19.99 Total Wine
Wine Spectator: 92
Wine Enthusiast: 90
Robert Parker: 94
Wine and Spirits for the industry: 95

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