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September 2003 Wine Picks

 

“Sparkling”

Charles de Fere Brut .. Here is a sparkling that ‘stands up’ to any Champagne !

It has received an 85 rating from the Wine Spectator as a Best Buy

Having friends over or toasting a special occasion … This is it !

 

·        Any sparkling (champagne) that is not produced in the Champagne District of France

but using the same grape and ‘methode champenoise’ of production is called ‘sparkling’ .. this by the Treaty of Versailles’ after the 1^st. World War
 

$93.28 / case ($7.77 / bottle) or $52.64 / ½ case ($8.77 / bottle)

* May be Purchased in ‘3’ bottle lots of $27.75 ($9.25 bottle)

 

“White”

Beringer Johannisberg Riesling 2001-2002 .. From the famous Beringer Vineyards in California’s Napa Vally. This slightly sweet wine is best served chilled for your late summer

gatherings – goes very well with hors d’oeuvres.

$93.28 / case ($7.77 / bottle) or $52.64 / ½ case ($8.77 / bottle)

 

Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc .. 2002 This lovely wine was produced by a partnership between Robert Mondavi and the Chadwick Family of Santiago, Chile.

$88.00/case ($7.33 / bottle) or $48.00/ ½ case ($8.00/ bottle)

 

 

“Red”

Carta Vieja Merlot .. 2002  This is the ‘house red’ when you go to the Sazerac House in Greenwich Village, NYC on Hudson Street. Smooth and soft with ripe berry flavors, this wine represents the experience and tradition of more than 170 years of family ownership in the Maule Valley of Chile S. A.  Wine Spectator – Best Buy, 87 Rating

$79.50 / case ($6.62/ bottle) or $43.50 / ½ case ($7.25 / bottle)

 

Lindeman’s Shiraz Bin 50 2002 .. From the NY times and Garnet Wines Australian

Selections. This Shiraz from South Eastern Australia is big, bold and spicy with tones of eucalyptus. The best shiraz is dense, intense and mouth filling – This is it !

$84.80 / case ($7.06 / bottle) or $48.00 / ½ case ($8.00 / bottle)

 

Maison Nicolas Merlot – Reserve 2001 .. This beautifully hand crafted French Merlot is known for it’s softness and wonderful juicy flavors of black cherries, chocolate and dill.

Violet red in color, showing herbs, berries and slight pepper flavor. On the palate, this wine has soft tannins and medium body that is rounded and harmonic with a very smooth finish.

$73.75 / case ($6.15 / bottle) or $43.50 ½ case ($7.25 / bottle)

·        Option for Maison Nicolas “Full Case Orders Only” …

For $20.00 Extra you may have your case order in a Wooden Box directly from the

Vineyard. These collectable wood cases are sold by all wine catalogs starting at

$60.00 each

 

Terms :  You may order by e-mail (gwilson@eclipse.net)  Telephone : 908-453-2322

AMEX – VISA – MASTERCARD – PHONE #  Required at time of Order

“You will be notified when delivered to Roaring Rock Restaurant for Pick – Up

NOTE :  Tax is included in all Pricing