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Brilliant Winery, Brilliant Vintage, Brilliant Sale: Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape Les Safres 2009 ($79.95) $44 vinopolflash special Case-12 Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape Les Safres 2009 $499 vinopolflash special ($41.59 / bottle) Josh Raynolds 91 points “Bright … Continue reading →

This week:  Conterno, Canalicchio, & Radikon   Aldo Conterno Barbera d’Alba Conca Tre Pile 2007 ($44.95) $24 vinopolflash special Antonio Galloni 91 points ‘The 2007 Barbera d’Alba Conca Tre Pile is simply wonderful. Layers of ripe fruit, flowers, spices and … Continue reading →

 this week’s winning trifecta:  Solaria Rosso di Montalcino 2007 ($24.95) $11.90 vinopolflash special Stephen Tanzer 89 points “Good bright, deep red. Wonderfully scented nose of red cherry, pomegranate and marzipan is lifted by hints of lemon and tangerine. Lush and … Continue reading →

Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro-Gold 2005 ($44.95) $19.90 vinopolflash special Wine Enthusiast 91 points There’s a very plush and velvety quality to this wine that is enhanced by aromas of red berry, pipe tobacco, natural rubber and exotic spice. … Continue reading →

   Charly Thevenet Regnie Grain et Granit 2009 ($34.95) $17.70 vinopolflash special sorry now sold out Josh Reynolds 92 points “Bright ruby.  Complex aromas of dark berries, violet and minerals, with slow-mounting smokiness.  Very suave and velvety on entry, then … Continue reading →

doin’ what her big sister done: Zanzibar Cellars ‘Casima’  Columbia Valley 2006 ($49.95) $17 vinopolflash special Wine Spectator 91 points “Smooth and velvety. A supple style that lets the tobacco- and black olive-tinged cherry and spice flavors emerge easily, lingering … Continue reading →